The Best Films New to Every Major Streaming Platform in February 2021

Netflix may get most of the attention, but it’s hardly a one-stop shop for cinephiles looking to stream essential classic and contemporary films. Each of the prominent streaming platforms caters to its own niche of film obsessives.

From the outre fare of OVID.tv to the boundless wonders of the Criterion Channel and the new frontiers of streaming offered by the likes of Apple TV+ and HBO Max, IndieWire’s monthly guide highlights the best of what’s coming to every major streamer, with an eye towards exclusive titles that may help readers decide which of these services is right for them.

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