As Netflix enters the month of February, a slew of films will be leaving the platform. Many of them are must-watch movies, which means subscribers will definitely want to check them out before it’s too late. While some will be exiting the streaming service mid-month, many will no longer be available as soon as February arrives. That being said, viewers shouldn’t waste any time adding them to their watchlist.
With a variety of movies leaving the platform, no matter what viewers are in the mood for, they’re bound to find at least one film worth watching before its departure. However, subscribers shouldn’t feel too overwhelmed, seeing as there’s still plenty of time to check out what Netflix will have for at least the next few weeks. Nonetheless, if anything below appeals to you, be sure to check it out before it disappears.
‘Dune’ (2021)

Leaving February 1

Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune is a masterful science fiction film that follows the beginnings of Paul Atreides’ (Timothée Chalamet) rise as the resistance leader on the desert planet of Arrakis. Having just arrived on the planet, House Atreides has been tasked with overseeing spice production, which is vital to the operations of the Imperium. Without it, there is no interstellar travel.
When Paul’s family is betrayed by the Emperor and House Harkonnen invades their new home, killing his entire family sans his mother, Paul turns to the local Fremen and ultimately takes up their cause against the Imperium. Released in 2021, the film sets the stage for its epic sequel, Dune: Part Two, which is currently streaming on Netflix. Dune is leaving Netflix on February 1.

Dune

Release Date

October 22, 2021

Runtime

155 minutes

Stream

‘Snowpiercer’ (2013)

Leaving February 1

Directed by Academy Award winner Bong Joon-ho, Snowpiercer is a post-apocalyptic action thriller that follows a group of people on a continuously moving train. After a failed climate-change experiment freezes the planet down to unlivable temperatures, a train known as the Snowpiercer circles the globe with humanity’s only survivors.

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After years traversing the planet, a new class system emerges and those on the train are segregated into various groups. While some live in luxury, others live in complete squalor. However, when those at the back of the train lead a resistance to the front in an effort to spread the wealth, war essentially erupts. The film stars Chris Evans, Jamie Bell, Tilda Swinton, Ed Harris, Octavia Spencer, and Song Kang-ho. Snowpiercer will leave Netflix on February 1.

Snowpiercer

Release Date

July 11, 2014

Runtime

126 Minutes

Stream

‘White House Down’ (2013)

Leaving February 1

Directed by Roland Emmerich, White House Down is a fun political action thriller about a Capitol police officer named John Cale (Channing Tatum) who unexpectedly steps in to protect President James Sawyer (Jamie Foxx). After losing out on his dream job as a Secret Service agent, John doesn’t want to let his daughter down, so he avoids telling her the bad news.
Instead, he takes her on a tour of the White House. However, when a heavily armed paramilitary group overtakes the building and threatens the president while they’re there, it’s up to John to save the day. With the government now in chaos, he must prove that he actually can do what is needed to protect the president, just like he’s always dreamed of doing. White House Down is leaving Netflix on February 1.

‘Plus One’ (2019)

Leaving February 2

Plus One is a delightful romantic comedy about two old college friends, Ben (Jack Quaid) and Alice (Maya Erskine), who agree to accompany one another to every wedding they’ve each been invited to. Tragically single, neither wants to deal with the wedding season alone. In order to forgo all the personal inquiries and steer clear of their friends’ questions, the pair decide to become each other’s “plus one” for the entire summer. However, as the season progresses, they both realize the platonic arrangement they’ve made might be worth solidifying. That being said, one of them remains a hopeless romantic, while the other purportedly doesn’t believe love is real. Nonetheless, they might be perfect for each other. Plus One is leaving Netflix on February 2.

Plus One

Release Date

June 14, 2019

Runtime

98 Minutes

Director

Jeff Chan
, Andrew Rhymer

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‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ (2023)

Leaving February 12

The Pope’s Exorcist is a terrifying supernatural thriller inspired by the real files of Father Gabriele Amorth (Russell Crowe), Chief Exorcist of the Vatican. The film takes place in 1987 and follows the Vatican’s leading exorcist as he investigates a potential demonic possession of an American boy living in Spain.

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However, upon witnessing the situation, it subsequently grows darker than Father Gabriel could have ever imagined. In the process of attending to the boy, he discovers a massive secret the Vatican has attempted to keep buried for centuries. The Pope’s Exorcist is leaving Netflix on February 12.

For a complete list of every movie leaving Netflix, check the list below.
February 1

21 Jump Street (2012)

22 Jump Street (2014)

All Eyez on Me (2017)

Countdown (2019)

Despicable Me (2010)

Despicable Me 2 (2013)

Dune (2021)

How Do You Know (2010)

Not Another Teen Movie (2001)

Project X (2012)

Snowpiercer (2013)

Stealth (2005)

Storks (2016)

Takers (2010)

The Foreigner (2017)

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)

The Next Karate Kid (1994)

The Wave (2015)

Time (2021)

We’re the Millers (2013)

White Chicks (2004)

White House Down (2013)

Zero Dark Thirty (2012)

February 2

Cocaine Cowboys 2 (2008)

On Body and Soul (2017)

Plus One (2019)

Run All Night (2015)

February 8

February 12

The Pope’s Exorcist (2023)

February 2

Sommore: Queen Chandelier (2023)

February 26

Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World (2023)