David Farnor | On 20, Feb 2018

February is a trick month, placed in our calendars by the gods to trick us into thinking we have more time on this mortal earth than really do. That’s more apparent than ever when it comes to Netflix, as March sneaks up and threatens to throw away all the things in your watchlist you’ve been waiting to see. From magical family fun to Guillermo del Toro horror, this is your last chance to stream the following on Netflix UK:

Merlin – 22nd February

In a land of myth and a time of magic… This charming BBC fantasy series takes a Smallville-style look at the legends of King Arthur, and introduced the world to the brilliant Colin Morgan and Katie McGrath.

Blade II – 23rd February

Guillermo del Toro takes the helm in this underrated horror / superhero sequel, as Wesley Snipes’ Blade forms an uneasy alliance with the vampire council in order to combat the Reapers, who are feeding on vampires.

Oh! What a Lovely War – 25th February

Richard Attenborough’s directorial debut gives World War I the musical treatment in what has become a satirical classic.

Captain Phillips – 1st March

We’ve never been held captive on a boat by pirates, but after watching Captain Phillips, we can say with confidence that it isn’t very nice. In fact, it’s downright nerve-shredding. But if you’re going to experience the horrific tension of guerilla soldiers invading your freight ship, Paul Greengrass’ thriller is probably the most enjoyable way to do it.

The Walk (2015) – 1st March

Joseph Gordon-Levitt brings to life the true story of Philippe Petit, a wire-walker who famously crossed the gap between the Twin Towers. It’s not a patch on Man on Wire, but what is?

Coherence – 1st March

A mind-bending, mostly-improvised indie sci-fi that sees a dinner party give way to unexpected events.

Groundhog Day – 1st March

This classic comedy starring Bill Murray gets better every time you watch it.

Mistress America – 7th March

Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach team up once again for this superb comedy about hip New York urbanite Brooke, who takes her wide-eyed future stepsister (Mozart in the Jungle’s Lola Kirke) under her wing. Witty, warm and quietly satirical, this is a hilarious, endearingly scathing look at life, identity and success in the modern world.

127 Hours – 9th March

James Franco delivers a heart-stopping, arm-wrenching performance in this gripping true life thriller about Aron Ralston, who becomes trapped by a boulder in an isolated canyon.

Into the Wild – 10th March

Emile Hirsch delivered a starmaking turn in Sean Penn’s powerful, moving drama about Christopher McCandless, the son of wealthy parents who graduated as a top student and athlete, but then decided to give his money to charity and live alone in the Alaskan wilderness.

Straight Outta Compton – 11th March

This Oscar-nominated drama charts the rise and fallouts of controversial legendary hip hop group N.W.A, who burst out of LA’s Compton gangland in the 1980s. Future Jack Bauer successor Corey Hawkins is on stellar form as Dr Dre.

Love Actually – 14th March

For all its cliches, it’s hard to resist Richard Curtis going full Richard Curtis in this rambling, uneven seasonal anthology. Shrewdly commercial yet annoyingly charming, the cast alone make it worth watching, from Emma Thompson’s bittersweet romance to Bill Nighy’s snorting drunkard. And did we mention Hugh Grant as everyone’s dream Prime Minister?

Mystery Science Theater 3000 – 15th March

Netflix’s Mystery Science Theater reboot isn’t going anywhere, but don’t miss your chance to enjoy the charming original episodes of everyone’s favourite sarcastic comment-a-long series, featuring some of the worst films ever made.

Henning Mankell’s Wallander – 20th March

Liked Kenneth Branagh’s take on Mankell’s detective? Try these original TV adaptations for size.

 

Other titles leaving Netflix UK in February and March 2018:

20th February
Divergent
Rudderless
Dirty Grandpa

21st February
Surfwise

23rd February
Louis C.K. – Live at the Beacon Theater
Vessel

25th February
Battle of Britain
Company of Heroes
The D Train
Death Wish 3
Five Card Stud
Flying Tigers
Friends (1971)
King David
National Lampoon’s Barely Legal
Snow White (1987)

26th February
The Concubine
Enemies In-Law
Eungyo
The Exclusive: Beat the Devil’s Tattoo
Hope
Man on High heels
The Silenced

28th February
Code 1 Extreme
Jail: Las Vegas
Las Vegas Jailhouse
Vegas Strip

1st March
30 Minutes or Less
Alfie
Amal
Baby Boom
Bigger, Stronger, Faster
Blue Streak
Brian Posehn: The Fartist
The Culture High
Cybercrimes with Ben Hammersley
Deadliest Tornadoes: Nova
Dirt Every Day
The Edge of Love
Epic Drives
Falling Skies
Fantastic Four
Fat Man Little Boy
Gored
Head 2 Head
Hot Rod Unlimited
Housebound
Ignition
Innocent Moves
Meet the Firm: Revenge in Rio
Men in Black II
Mouk
Nova: Building Pharoah’s Chariot
Nova: Cold Case JFK
Nova: Ground Zero Supertower
Nova: Killer Landslides
Nova: Manhunt – Boston Bombers
Nova: Megastorm Aftermath
Nova: Mind of a Rampage Killer
Nova: Who Killed Lindberg’s Baby
Pants on Fire
Piranha
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
Queen of Carthage
Radio Rebel
Roadkill (2014)
Ruby’s Studio
Serpico
Skinwalkers: The Navajo Mysteries
Splanglish
Speed 2: Cruise Control
Where the Day Takes You
Why Sharks Attack
Z for Zachariah

2nd March
LeapFrog: Phonics Farm
Manhole
Meltdown
Queen of the Night
Tazza: The Hidden Card
Terminator Genisys

5th March
Hell and Back

7th March
What About Me?

8th March
Autumn in New York
Jumbo Wild
S.W.A.T.

10th March
Paper Towns

11th March
The Conspiracy
The Divergent Series: Allegiant – Part 1
Siblings

12th March
The Wipers Time

13th March

The Accidental Husband
Bowling for Columbine
Brooklyn’s Finest
City of God: 10 Years Later
Disaster Movie
Dorian Gray
Hannibal Rising
House at the End of the Street
I Capture the Castle (2003)
Igor
Just Friends
Justice
Justin and the Knights of Valor
The Men Who Stare at Goats
Northmen – A Viking Saga
Penelope
Quartet
Recoil
The Right Kind of Wrong
The Rise and Fall of a White Collar Hooligan
Shame
Toast
Vampire Academy
Your Highness
Youth in Revolt

15th March
9 Seconds: Eternal Time
Compete to Eat
Odd Mom Out
Space Racers

19th March
The Undertaker

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