A selection of significant films, including award-winning dramas and major franchise entries, have been added to Netflix's catalogue for March. The new arrivals span genres from epic crime sagas to psychological horror, offering subscribers a range of high-calibre viewing options.
The update includes Martin Scorsese's 1995 crime epic "Casino," starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone. The film chronicles the rise and fall of mob-controlled Las Vegas through the story of gambler Sam "Ace" Rothstein.
Notable Additions and Returning Favourites
The entire "Fifty Shades" film trilogy, based on the novels by E.L. James and starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, is now available. This follows the addition of the first film, "Fifty Shades of Grey," to the service.
In the thriller genre, Denis Villeneuve's critically acclaimed "Sicario" (2015) joins the platform. The film, starring Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, and Josh Brolin, follows an FBI agent's dangerous involvement in the war on drugs along the US-Mexico border.
Horror, Crime, and Family Fare
The psychological horror classic "Misery" (1990), directed by Rob Reiner and based on Stephen King's novel, is now streaming. Kathy Bates won an Academy Award for her performance as the unhinged fan Annie Wilkes, who holds her favourite author (James Caan) captive.
James Wan's original "Saw" (2004), which launched a long-running horror franchise, is also available. Several sequels, including 2017's "Jigsaw" and 2023's "Saw X," are accessible on the platform.
For family viewing, "Minions: The Rise of Gru" (2022) offers the origin story of the aspiring supervillain Gru, voiced by Steve Carell, with the help of his Minions.
Feature Film Continuations and Cult Classics
"Peaky Blinders: The Redemption" sees Cillian Murphy reprise his role as Tommy Shelby in a feature film continuation of the hit BBC series. The cast includes Stephen Graham, Tim Roth, and Barry Keoghan.
The action sequel "Nobody 2" brings back Bob Odenkirk as the retired assassin Hutch, with Sharon Stone featuring as the villain.
Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring" (2013), based on the true story of teenagers who robbed celebrities' homes in Los Angeles, rounds out the major additions, capturing a specific cultural moment of the mid-2000s.