This February, television dominates the upcoming Netflix slate. After Back in Action found a home in the Netflix top 10 last month, the streamer turns its attention toward TV in the next few weeks. Before she plays Abby in The Last of Us season 2, Kaitlyn Dever headlines the brand-new series Apple Cider Vinegar. Elsewhere, the final season of Cobra Kai arrives on February 13, while Robert De Niro’s Zero Day streams on February 20.
While TV might be the focus this month, Netflix continues to have one of the best vaults on the streaming market. With the addition of Warner Bros. and Paramount movies, the Netflix library is packed with underrated gems that need attention. Our movie picks for February include an emotional music documentary, a delightful rom-com, and a charming kids’ adventure.
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Avicii – I’m Tim (2024)
Tim Bergling was a shy kid from Sweden who eventually became one of the world’s biggest DJs. You probably know him better by his stage name, Avicii. After entering the music space as a teenager, Avicii strapped himself on a rocket to superstardom with 2011’s Levels. After that song, Avicii’s life changed, for better or for worse.
Avicii — I’m Tim goes behind the scenes into the life of Tim first and foremost. From his humble beginnings to his tragic death, Avicii became one of the defining artists of his generation. The emotional documentary features interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, as they try to answer one question: Who was Tim Bergling?
Stream Avicii — I’m Tim on Netflix.
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
Considering how much his career has relied on Dominic Toretto, Vin Diesel turning down $25 million to star in 2 Fast 2 Furious is downright stunning. Diesel’s running mate in The Fast and the Furious, Paul Walker, did return as Brian O’Connor for the 2003 sequel. Brian received a new partner, Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson), his former childhood friend.
After escaping the cops in Los Angeles, Brian is captured by Miami authorities. In exchange for a clean record, Brian agrees to go undercover and aid in the arrest of crime lord Carter Verone (Carter Verone). With the help of Roman and undercover agent Monica Fuentes (Eva Mendes), Brian infiltrates Carter’s inner circle as a driver. He’ll need to stay one step ahead of Verone and the cops to make it out alive.
Stream 2 Fast 2 Furious on Netflix.
Definitely, Maybe (2008)
Believe it or not, Ryan Reynolds was a rom-com staple before putting on the leather suit as Deadpool. 2008’s Definitely, Maybe is certainly, absolutely his best romantic role. New York City advertising executive Will Hayes (Ryan Reynolds) is in the middle of a divorce from his wife Sarah. Will’s 10-year-old daughter Maya (Abigail) asks how he met her mother. Will turns his story into a game. He speaks about romances with three women to see if Abigail can guess her mother’s identity. Will makes the game harder by changing each woman’s name.
Starting in 1992, Will introduces the three candidates: Emily Jones (Elizabeth Banks), April Hoffman (Isla Fisher), and Summer Hartley (Rachel Weisz). Each woman played a crucial role in Will’s romantic upbringing, but only one won his heart. Definitely, Maybe is the kind of movie Reynolds should make when he needs a break from Wade Wilson.
Stream Definitely, Maybe on Netflix.
Richie Rich (1994)
Contrary to popular belief, Macaulay Culkin starred in movies outside the Home Alone franchise. The child actor played the world’s wealthiest boy in 1994’s Richie Rich. Richie (Culkin) has it all in terms of material items. Richie owns every toy and gadget you can think of. Richie lives in a mansion in Chicago with his billionaire parents, Richard Sr. (Edward Herrmann) and Regina (Christine Ebersole).
The only thing Richie needs is friendship. In an effort to branch out of the mansion, Richie befriends some local kids at a sandlot. The plan works, as Richie genuinely connects with the other kids. Right when Richie makes friends, his parents go missing after a plane crash. Richie believes the menacing CFO of Rich Enterprises, Laurence Van Dough (John Larroquette), is behind his parents’ disappearance. Good thing Richie knows some kids who might be able to help save his family.
Stream Richie Rich on Netflix.
When We First Met (2018)
Adam DeVine: rom-com lead. The Workaholics actor plays a convincing romantic interest in When We First Met. Noah Ashby (DeVine) is in the worst place a guy can be: the friend zone. Noah has been in love with Avery (Alexandra Daddario) since he met her three years ago on Halloween. However, Avery loves Noah as a friend, not a lover. She even meets her fiancé, Ethan (Robbie Amell), the night after Halloween.
Fast forward to the present day. Noah is still hung up on Avery at her engagement party. A dejected Noah gets drunk and stumbles into a photo booth. The next morning, Noah is magically transported to the day he meets Avery. With the magic photo booth, Noah can continue reliving the day he met Avery until she becomes his girlfriend. As any time travel movie has taught us, past decisions affect future actions. Is Noah willing to risk his future to be with Avery?
Stream When We First Met on Netflix.