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These are all the best films and TV shows coming to Netflix in March

What will you be watching next month?

These are all the best films and TV shows coming to Netflix in March
21 February 2018

Netflix always has a strong batch of TV and films heading to its streaming service each month - but this time, there’s some particularly interesting stuff on offer. There’s everything from classic Oscar-winning thrillers like Misery to Ricky Gervais’ latest stand-up.

So take a gander at the list below and find something to devour this March…

1. Misery (1990)

The Stephen King thriller that bagged Kathy Bates an Oscar. Mind your ankles! 

When’s it coming? 1 March 

2. Downfall (2004)

This historical war drama about Hitler’s final days launched a million memes. It was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

When’s it coming? 1 March 

3. Milk (2008)

This Oscar-winning film charts the fascinating life of gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk.

When’s it coming? 1 March 

4. The Jungle Book (2016)

This is the hugely successful live action remake of the 1967 Disney classic, starring Bill Murray, Idris Elba and Scarlett Johansson.

When’s it coming? 10 March

5. Annihilation (Netflix Original)

When her husband vanishes during a secret mission, biologist Lena (Natalie Portman) joins an expedition into a mysterious region sealed off by the U.S. government.

When’s it coming? 12 March

6. Ricky Gervais: Humanity

Ricky Gervais returns to the stage in London with a scathing special that touches on aging, becoming spoiled, his perspective on having kids and more.

When’s it coming? 13 March 

7. The Witch (2015)

This stunning horror about a Puritan family living on an isolated farm in 1600s New England is truly frightening – and yet still totally compelling.

When’s it coming? 18 March

8. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

Guardians of the Galaxy stole all our hearts with its incredible soundtrack, its space-age swashbuckling and – of course – Groot.

When’s it coming? 20 March

9. The Defiant Ones (2017)

Director Allen Hughes traces the rise of music moguls Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine and chronicles their groundbreaking partnership.

When’s it coming? 23 March

10. Prisoners (2013)

This chilling thriller from Arrival director Denis Villeneuve still gives me the creeps just thinking about it.

When’s it coming? 27 March

11. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) & Captain America: Civil War (2016)

If you’re in the mood for some blockbuster superhero carnage, these films are for you.

When are they coming? 30 March

12. A Series of Unfortunate Events: Season 2 (Netflix Original) 

Even more perilous predicaments, dastardly villains and brilliant inventions. The siblings return for a second season based on the series by Lemony Snicket.

When’s it coming? March 30

13. Step Brothers (2008)

The hilarious Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly star in this funny, light-hearted film.

When’s it coming? 31 March

14. Labyrinth (1986)

This Jim Henson film starring David Bowie is still one of the weirdest films ever made.

When’s it coming? 31 March

15. Whiplash (2014)

This film is all about an ambitious jazz student (Miles Teller) and an abusive instructor (J. K. Simmons).

When’s it coming? 31 March

16. The Fifth Estate (2013)

This film about WikiLeaks and Julian Assange got a mixed reception from critics – but I for one really enjoyed it.

When’s it coming? 31 March

17. The Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017)

This movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson is good for some casual, non-taxing fun.

When’s it coming? 31 March

18. Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)

This Luc Besson film was something of a flop at the box office – but give it a go if only for the incredible special effects.

When’s it coming? 31 March 

19. God’s Own Country (2017)

This movie about two gay farmers falling in love on a harsh Yorkshire landscape is so special and so moving – we even named it as one of our movies of the year.

When’s it coming? 31 March 

(Images: REX)