The 7 Best New Movies Streaming on Netflix in March 2024

After making it through the barren wasteland of January and February new releases, March is often the month when cinephiles start itching for something fresh. The Academy Awards mark the official end of last year’s movie season, and it will soon become time to permanently stop talking about 2023 and look ahead to the culture that will shape 2024. This weekend sees the first true cinematic event of the year, Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” hitting theaters, offering hope that the summer movie season is just around the corner.

In the meantime, there are plenty of new additions to the Netflix film library to tide you over until more new releases start flowing. This month’s slate is heavy on classic films from the second half of the 20th century, from landmark works of New Hollywood cinema to classic indie films. Keep reading for our seven favorite movies that begin streaming on Netflix this month.

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