The 7 most eagerly awaited Netflix releases in February 2025
With winter in full swing, what could be better than wrapping up under a blanket and diving into the new Netflix releases for February 2025? This month, the streaming platform offers a varied and enticing program: Japanese animation, cult thrillers, poignant dramas and captivating series. Here are the 7 must-see films and series not to be missed on Netflix this month.
The Boy and the Heron (February 1)
Released in French cinemas in November 2023, Hayao Miyazaki ‘s latest masterpiece finally arrives on Netflix. The Boy and the Heron is a veritable nugget of animated cinema, adapted from Genzaburō Yoshino‘s novel And You, How Will You Live?
The story follows Mahito, a teenager sent to live with his uncle after the tragic disappearance of his parents. In a world tinged with fantasy and symbolism, he discovers a secret world through a talking heron. Miyazaki explores his favorite themes: ecology, technical progress and the quest for initiation, with a visual meticulousness typical of his entirely hand-drawn style.
Basic Instinct (February 14)
What would Valentine’s Day be without a classic erotic thriller? The sultry Basic Instinct (1992), directed by Paul Verhoeven, is back on Netflix.
This cult film marked a whole generation with Sharon Stone ‘s memorable performance as Catherine Tramell, a manipulative writer suspected of murder. Alongside Michael Douglas, she delivered an unforgettable performance, notably in an interrogation scene that has become legendary.
Valeria – Season 4 (February 14)
Fans of Spanish series will be delighted with the fourth season of Valeria. Based on the novels byElisabet Benavent, the series follows a young writer in search of inspiration, who draws on her own life of love and friendship to write her next novel.
This final season promises a fitting end to the adventures of Valeria and her friends, in a perfect cocktail of romance, humor and twists and turns in sunny Madrid.
Before the flames go out (February 15)
This poignant drama, starring Camélia Jordana, tells the story of a young woman’s quest for justice after the death of her brother in a police raid.
Inspired by real events, this film directed by Mehdi Fikri raises an essential question about police violence and the quest for truth. Profound and committed, it is sure to provoke debate.
A marvellous history of time (February 16)
A moving biopic about Stephen Hawking, A Wonderful Story of Time(The Theory of Everything, 2014) stars Eddie Redmayne in one of his most acclaimed roles.
The film traces the physicist’s exceptional destiny, from his early days at Cambridge to his battle with Charcot’s disease, and highlights his steadfast love affair with Jane Wilde, played by Felicity Jones. An inspiring and moving work, which won Redmayne theOscar for Best Actor.
Junkyard dog (February 19)
Winner of the 2024 César Award, Chien de la casse is one of the most talked-about French films of recent years.
This social drama follows two childhood friends in a village in the south of France, whose friendship is put to the test when a young woman enters their lives. Starring Raphaël Quenard (César male revelation), this film explores youth, friendship and disillusionment, in a raw, authentic atmosphere.
Zero Day (February 20)
It’s the event of the month, and for good reason: Zero Day marks Robert De Niro ‘s return to the small screen.
This political thriller series, imagined by Eric Newman(Narcos) and Noah Oppenheim(Jackie), features a former U.S. president called back to investigate a nationwide cyberattack.
Between disinformation, conspiracy and political stakes, Zero Day promises to be a breathtaking thriller, with a five-star cast including Angela Bassett, Lizzy Caplan and Jesse Plemons.
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