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Wondering what your favorite streaming services are adding to their offerings each month? Decider’s got you covered. Stay tuned for our reports on everything coming to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, HBO, Showtime, STARZ, Sundance Now, Shudder, Acorn TV, BritBox, Walter Presents, and Tribeca Shortlist, plus a look at the top titles from all of them.
With a new year here and plenty to stream, we understand that things can get a little overwhelming when it comes to deciding what to watch. That’s where we come in. You deserve the best of the best, but sometimes, it can be difficult to know where to even find the top titles out there – and that’s why we’ve taken the time to hand-pick some of the best movies and shows hitting Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO this month.
If you’re feeling a little lost about where to start, we’re here to help. Action lovers will be thrilled to see hits like Wonder Woman and Kill Bill come to their favorite platforms, while sci-fi fans are bound to swoon over Altered Carbon, Mute, and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. Feeling the love in the air? Not to worry – rom-coms like 50 First Dates, It Happened in L.A., and Sabrina are all ready to jump into your queue, too. Whether you’re looking to laugh, cry, or cover your eyes, your favorite platforms have you covered. Here’s the best of what’s coming to streaming this month.
NETFLIX
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
If Uma Thurman‘s masterful controlled red carpet rage got you wishing you could watch her do that for several hours, prepare to be totally blown away by both Kill Bill movies. The first installment of Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill series sees The Bride (Thurman) awake from a four-year coma to find that the child she carried is gone. Hellbent on getting revenge on the five people who killed her baby and ruined her life, The Bride sets out to settle the score and the saga begins.
[Stream Kill Bill: Vol. 1 on Netflix]
Altered Carbon: Season 1 *Netflix Original
In a future where consciousness is digitized and stored and death is evaded by implanting them into new bodies, an “Envoy” soldier named Takeshi Kovacs (Joel Kinnaman) is downloaded into the body of a disgraced police officer and employed to help solve the murder of an upstanding aristocrat (James Purefoy). What ensues is a fascinating murder mystery armed with rich visuals and top-notch performances, so stock up your queue now.
[Stream Altered Carbon: Season 1 on Netflix February 2]
Queer Eye: Season 1 *Netflix Original
This reboot of the Emmy-winning Bravo series may have you skeptical, but it breaks new ground and manages to be a simultaneously emotional, funny, and human viewing experience. Our own Brett White says “You will cry watching this show, but it’s the kind of cry that will leave you wanting more.” So what are you waiting for?! Prepare yourself for the delightful Fab Five, arriving on Netflix February 7.
[Stream Queer Eye: Season 1 on Netflix February 7]
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman: George Clooney *Netflix Original
If you’ve had a David Letterman-shaped hole in your heart since the iconic host left The Late Show, you’ll be delighted to know that he now has a somewhat-regular gig on Netflix. If you missed the first installment (featuring former President Barack Obama!), get on that stat – because 40 minutes of uninterrupted conversation is just too good to skip. The next installment of Letterman’s show sees him sit down with George Clooney, and it’s sure to be a talk filled with all kinds of gems, both entertaining and political.
[Stream My Next Guest… on Netflix February 9]
Mute *Netflix Original
If you loved Moon, the stunning sci-fi film starring Sam Rockwell, then you better get excited for Duncan Jones’ spiritual sequel, Mute, a futuristic sci-fi mystery film starring Alexander Skarsgard. Set in Berlin 40 years from now, Mute follows Leo Beiler, a mute bartender who embarks on a search for his missing partner with the help of two American surgeons (Paul Rudd and Justin Theroux).
[Stream Mute on Netflix February 23]
HULU
One Tree Hill: Complete Series
This classic series may have left Netflix, but lucky for us, Hulu has given it a new home. The soapy teen drama follows half-brothers Nathan and Lucas Scott (James Lafferty and Chad Michael Murray), their friendships, relationships, and general existence in Tree Hill, North Carolina, over the course of nine seasons. In the process, One Tree Hill easily stole the hearts of teens and adults alike and cemented Murray as something of a permanent teen idol – and now you can stream every single episode.
[Stream One Tree Hill on Hulu]
Sabrina (1995)
Despite the inevitable comparisons with its Audrey Hepburn-starring predecessor, this 1995 remake really holds up. Julia Ormond is Sabrina Fairchild, the mousy daughter of the Larrabee family chauffeur – and she’s been in love with David Larrabee (an ultra-dreamy Greg Kinnear) her entire life. After she goes to Paris and returns a whole new lady, she winds up in the center of a Larrabee love triangle, as David’s older brother Linus (Harrison Ford at prime 90s babe-dom) has been tasked by the family to drive her and David apart to protect a family business deal. Classically romantic, unexpectedly funny, and armed with a gorgeous score by John Williams, this modern-day fairytale is the perfect companion for gal pals and a glass (or bottle) of wine.
It Happened in L.A.
Does the perfect relationship exist? That’s what a handful of hapless thirtysomethings living in Los Angeles and working in the arts explore in It Happened in L.A., a whip-smart social comedy written and directed by its star, newcomer Michelle Morgan. Also starring Jorma Taccone, Dree Hemingway, Margarita Levieva, and Tate Donovan, this social comedy explores the facets of fulfillment both in relationships and in careers. This talented ensemble manages to deliver a film that’s smart, sexy, and uproariously funny, all while cementing Morgan as one of our most promising up-and-coming voices.
[Stream It Happened in L.A. on Hulu February 12]
Parenthood: Complete Series
Loosely based on the 1989 film of the same name, this drama series ran for 6 seasons and made us laugh, cry, and everything in between in the process. Parenthood follows the three generations of the Braverman clan through life, death, love, and more, and now you can stream every single episode on Hulu.
[Stream Parenthood on Hulu February 15]
Detroit (2017)
If you fell in love with John Boyega after Star Wars: The Force Awakens, then you’ll be thrilled to see him take on darker material in Kathryn Bigelow’s Detroit. Set during the 1967 Detroit riots, the film chronicles the events as corrupt police officers respond to a complaint with unnecessarily brutality and leave three black men dead. Chilling and beautifully-performed, Detroit will make you furious that these kinds of injustices have been allowed to happen.
[Stream Detroit on Hulu February 23]
AMAZON PRIME VIDEO
50 First Dates
What better time to indulge in a quality rom-com than the most romantic month of the year? Grab a friend or a lover and enjoy this thoroughly delightful Drew Barrymore/Adam Sandler reunion that sees Henry (Sandler) fall for Lucy (Barrymore), a young woman with short-term memory loss. Not one to suffer defeat easily, Henry resolves to sweep her off her feet every single day, and the results make for rom-com gold.
[Stream 50 First Dates on Prime Video]
Good Time
If you still aren’t taking Robert Pattinson seriously, Good Time may very well do the trick. This crime thriller sees Pattinson star as Connie, a desperate, bold fledgeling criminal who involves his intellectually disabled brother Nick (Bennie Safdie) in a heist that goes terribly wrong and winds up putting them both in a nightmarish situation. Desperate to save Nick from being sent to Riker’s Island prison, Connie spends the night trying to free him every way he knows how.
[Stream Good Time on Prime Video February 11]
Logan Lucky
Perhaps one of the most underrated gems to hit theaters in the last year, Steven Soderbergh’s “redneck Ocean’s Eleven” follows two brothers (Channing Tatum and Adam Driver) on a mission to reverse a family curse and pull off an elaborate robbery during the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race. A consistently fun, fresh take on the heist premise that features a shockingly hilarious turn from Driver, Logan Lucky should be at the top of all your lists this month.
[Stream Logan Lucky on Prime Video February 16]
Mozart in the Jungle: Season 4 *Prime Original
This award-winning, half-hour dramedy from Amazon Studios is back for a fourth season and bound to be more musical than ever. This installment sees harmonious existences shaken as Rodrigo (Gael García Bernal) and Hailey (Lola Kirke) take their relationship public and try to thrive in their artistic endeavors at the same time.
[Stream Mozart in the Jungle: Season 4 on Prime Video February 16]
The Tick: Season 1B *Prime Original
If the first half of Amazon’s reboot of The Tick left you wanting more, you’ll be happy to know that the second half of the series’ first season is soon to be at your streaming fingertips. Starring Peter Serafinowicz in the title role, The Tick depicts a world where superheroes have been an established presence for decades. When a powerless accountant realizes his city is owned by a super-villain, he joins forces with the strange Tick to uncover this big, bizarre secret and save their city – but with the cliffhanger we were left on in episode 6, will good triumph?! Find out on February 23.
[Stream The Tick on Prime Video February 23]
HBO
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Steven Spielberg‘s beloved family film tells the tale of a troubled boy enduring his parents’ divorce who befriends a stranded alien and resolves to help him return to his home planet. A perfect balance of whimsical and serious, this touching film will awaken every nostalgic bone in your body. (Plus, THAT SCORE!) There’s a reason it’s a classic.
[Stream E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial on HBO]
2 Dope Queens
If you love Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams’ 2 Dope Queens podcast, you’re gonna ADORE the small-screen adaptation. Over four hour-long specials, the hilarious, brilliant duo explore kinds of issues with fearless honesty, including sex, New York life, dating white men, and more.
[Stream 2 Dope Queens on HBO February 2]
Gifted (2017)
You may be used to seeing Chris Evans as Captain America, but here, he’ll charm you with his bare bones performance so easily you might find yourself wondering where he’s been hiding this guy-next-door persona all along. Gifted tells the story of Frank, a single man raising his delightful, child prodigy niece Mary. When her abilities become apparent to Frank’s mother, the two engage in a contentious custody battle that leaves no one emotionally unscathed. An inspiring, gripping film for all ages, Gifted will surprise you in more ways than one.
[Stream Gifted on HBO February 3]
Wonder Woman (2017)
That’s right, folks. One of the biggest films of 2017 is heading to HBO, and you can stream it as many times as you want. Starring Gal Gadot as Diana, AKA Wonder Woman, the film finds this Amazonian warrior fighting in World War I alongside the dreamy Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) as she discovers the true power that lies within her and faces a formidable foe. Thrilling, emotional, and totally badass, Wonder Woman is an all-around crowdpleaser.
[Stream Wonder Woman on HBO February 10]
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Season 5
Did you miss him? Us too. John Oliver is back with a fifth season of his award-winning satirical series that takes a look at the week’s news and hot button issues with a fresh perspective, and we couldn’t be more excited. Season 5 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver premieres February 19, and there’s bound to be plenty more extreme, entertaining antics from Oliver and his team with this new installment.
