With the effects of the pandemic still disrupting the world – even as we edge towards a more hopeful future – new Netflix titles have never been more welcome. Luckily, the streaming giant’s roster for the rest of 2021 is jam-packed with awards hopefuls, comforting comedies and compelling dramas that will fuel water cooler conversations as we cautiously return to offices.
Here are just some of the most exciting new releases on Netflix in winter 2021.
1/5 The Power of the Dog (1 December)
Featuring extraordinary performances from Kirsten Dunst, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jane Campion’s atmospheric western is sure to break your heart. Set in 1920s Montana, it follows two wealthy ranchers, a fragile widow and her sensitive teenage son.
2/5 The Hand of God (15 December)
Billed as his most personal film to date, Paolo Sorrentino’s coming-of-age saga centres on rising star Filippo Scotti, who plays a teenager grappling with a family tragedy in 1980s Naples. Expect a sweeping score, ravishing visuals and characteristically surreal touches.