Arguably the best streaming service out there, given its price point, Peacock has a solid batch of films arriving on the platform in February. With one original film tucked in the mix, each movie offers something completely different given their perspective genres. As such, there’s surely something for any movie lover to enjoy. However, everyone will likely be watching one movie in particular that’s headed to the streaming platform next month.

Fans of British period pieces and those who loved comic book adaptations before they were all the rage will be in for a treat. The platform’s original film, Bosco, will likely tug at the heartstrings of viewers while simultaneously making them question the prison system. Additionally, audiences who want a lighthearted romantic comedy with a classic duo will be in luck. Finally, for viewers who want to watch one of the biggest movies of 2023, Oppenheimer is a must-see.

Pride and Prejudice
Stream Feb. 1

Pride and Prejudice stars Keira Knightly in the adaptation of the beloved 1813 novel of the same name by Jane Austen. One of five sisters in the Bennet family, Elizabeth (Kiera Knightly), lived on her family’s estate in rural England during the late 18th century. As the oldest, she faces continued pressure, particularly from her mother, to marry someone of means despite her wishes to do so for love.

After she meets the brooding and wealthy Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), sparks between the two reluctantly ignite. However, Elizabeth’s social status and Mr. Darcy’s naturally reserved nature threaten to interfere with the potential romance neither wants to admit is brewing. An excellent romantic drama, the film is a refreshing, updated adaptation of the famed novel.

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The Dark Knight
Stream Feb. 1

Arguably the best superhero movie of all time, The Dark Knight follows Bruce Wayne/Batman (Christian Bale) as he walks a fine line between being a hero and being a vigilante when the Joker (Heath Ledger) begins to invoke chaos throughout Gotham. As Bruce struggles to understand the motives of his new nemesis, the lives of the ones he loves most hang in the balance.

Released in 2008, the film won Ledger a posthumous Best Supporting Actor Award at the Oscars shortly over a year after his death. Garnered as one of the best performances in all of film history, his portrayal of the Joker brought a new level of complexity and depth to comic book villains. Although it is a movie about Batman, the Joker ultimately steals the show.

Bosco
Stream on Feb. 2

A Peacock original, Bosco follows Quawntay “Bosco” Adams (Aubrey Joseph), who’s sentenced to 35 years in prison for attempted possession of marijuana. Wanting to see the birth of his first child, Bosco orchestrates a plan to escape with the help of a woman named Tammy (Nikki Blonsky), whom he meets through a lonely-hearts advertisement. Although under 24-hour surveillance, Bosco somehow miraculously escapes from the maximum-security prison. However, his past inevitably catches up with him, forcing him to face the consequences. Based on a true story, the film also stars Thomas Jane, Theo Rossi, and Vivica A. Fox.

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Ticket to Paradise
Stream on Feb. 9

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Ticket to Paradise stars Julia Roberts and George Clooney as Georgia and David, a former married couple who hate each other but call a truce and decide to work together to prevent their daughter from getting married. Wanting to shield her from the same mistake they feel they made 25 years prior, the duo travel to Bali, Indonesia, to get the job done. While attempting to sabotage the wedding, the continuously squabbling pair begin to reignite the old feelings they once had for one another. Fans of Roberts or Clooney should add Ticket to Paradise to their watchlist.

Oppenheimer
Stream on Feb. 16
Oppenheimer Release Date July 21, 2023 Cast Cillian Murphy , Matt Damon , Robert Downey Jr. , Emily Blunt , Florence Pugh , Gary Oldman , Josh Hartnett , Jack Quaid , Kenneth Branagh , Rami Malek , Alex Wolff , Matthew Modine

One of the biggest and best movies of 2023, Oppenheimer stars the incomparable Cillian Murphy as theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, whose scientific work with America’s Manhattan Project during World War II ultimately led to the creation of the atomic bomb.

The film, directed by Christopher Nolan, secured 13 Oscar nominations, including Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Picture. Unfolding over two timelines simultaneously, the movie is an expertly crafted look at one of the most astonishing developments in human history. Brimming with outstanding performances from the likes of Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, and Florence Pugh, Oppenheimer is an unparalleled achievement in filmmaking, both critically and commercially.

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