Guide to Movies Releasing in Theaters in February 2024

Guide to Movies Releasing in Theaters in February 2024

Prepare for an exciting February 2024, as a plethora of new films are set to hit the big screens across the USA. The month’s lineup promises a diverse range of genres, from adrenaline-fueled thrillers and touching dramas to animated escapades, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Let’s delve into the most eagerly awaited films premiering in theaters this February 2024 that are sure to captivate audiences. 

Argylle (February 2, 2024)

Genre: Spy Action Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 139 minutes

Cast: The film features an ensemble cast that includes Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Henry Cavill, Sofia Boutella, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose, John Cena, and Samuel L. Jackson.

Director: Matthew Vaughn

Synopsis: The plot centers on a reclusive author who is drawn into the world of spies and espionage after she realizes that a new spy novel she is writing mirrors real-world events. The author, Elly Conway, is saved from an ambush by a spy, Aidan, who explains to her that a devious organization, known as the Division, has targeted her because the novels seemingly predict their future. The story unfolds as Elly, along with Aidan, gets involved in a series of events to stop the Division.

Scrambled (February 2, 2024)

Genre: Comedy

Rating: R (Some Drug Use, Language Throughout, Sexual Content, Nudity)

Runtime: 97 minutes

Cast: The film stars Leah McKendrick, Ego Nwodim, Andrew Santino, Adam Rodriguez, Laura Cerón, Clancy Brown, Yvonne Strahovski, June Diane Raphael, and others.

Director: Leah McKendrick

Synopsis: "Scrambled" is a comedy-drama film that revolves around Nellie Robinson, a broke, single 34-year-old who decides to freeze her eggs after a breakup. The film explores Nellie's journey of self-discovery, which is often hilarious and empowering. It's a story about a woman trying to navigate her life, feeling like everyone else has figured out how to grab the chair of a grown-up life before the music stopped.

Lisa Frankenstein (February 9, 2024)

Genre: Comedy Horror Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes

Cast: The film stars Kathryn Newton, Liza Soberano, Jenna Davis, Trina LaFargue, Cole Sprouse, Joe Chrest, Carla Gugino, and others.

Director: Zelda Williams

Synopsis: "Lisa Frankenstein" is a coming of RAGE love story about a teenager and her crush, who happens to be a corpse. After a set of horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a journey to find love, happiness - and a few missing body parts.

Madame Web (February 14, 2024)

Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes

Cast: The film stars Dakota Johnson in the title role, alongside Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O'Connor, Isabela Merced, and Tahar Rahim.

Director: S. J. Clarkson

Synopsis: "Madame Web" tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing's most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who develops the power to see the future... and realizes she can use that insight to change it. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women bound for powerful destinies...if they can all survive a deadly present.

Bob Marley: One Love (February 14, 2024)

Genre: Biography, Drama, Music

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes

Cast: The film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley, Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley, and James Norton as Chris Blackwell. Other cast members include Michael Gandolfini, Nadine Marshall, Jesse Cilio, Anthony Welsh, Micheal Ward, and Stefan A. D. Wade.

Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green

Synopsis: "Bob Marley: One Love" is a biopic that tells the story of Bob Marley's rise to fame and lasting legacy as a reggae ambassador. The film focuses on pivotal moments in Marley's life, from his early music career with The Wailers to his solo success and political activism. It is based on the life of reggae singer and songwriter Bob Marley, from his rise to fame up until his death in 1981.

Land of Bad (February 16, 2024)

Genre: Action, Thriller

Rating: R

Runtime: 1 hour 50 minutes

Cast: The film stars Liam Hemsworth, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth, Ricky Whittle, and Milo Ventimiglia.

Director: William Eubank

Synopsis: "Land of Bad" follows an elite extraction team who must go behind enemy lines to rescue top-secret equipment and hostages. The film promises to be a thrill-a-minute action extravaganza. The plot revolves around Reaper, a USAF drone pilot, who provides air support to a US Army Delta Force team on the ground in the Philippines. After a mishap, Kinney, a young JTAC officer attached to the Drone team finds himself part of an extraction team relying only on Reaper's remote air support.

Drive-Away Dolls (February 23, 2024)

Genre: Comedy

Rating: R (for crude sexual content, full nudity, language and some violent content)

Runtime: 1 hour 24 minutes

Cast: The film stars Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein, Colman Domingo, Pedro Pascal, Bill Camp, and Matt Damon.

Director: Ethan Coen

Synopsis: This comedy caper follows Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian who desperately needs to loosen up. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way.

Ordinary Angels (February 23, 2024)

Genre: Drama

Rating: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes

Cast: The film stars Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson, Nancy Travis, and Tamala Jones.

Director: Jon Gunn

Synopsis: Inspired by a true story, "Ordinary Angels" is set in 1994 Louisville, Kentucky. The film tells the story of a hairdresser who rallies the community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter after Louisville is hit by a major snowstorm. The screenplay, written by Kelly Fremon Craig and Meg Tilly, is actually inspired by a harrowing incident that took place in a small town in Kentucky during a catastrophic snowstorm in January 1994.

List Of All Limited Release In Theaters For February 2024

February 2, 2024

  1. Calamity Jane - This film tells the story of Calamity Jane, who seeks revenge after Wild Bill is killed in a poker game. Her quest is hindered by Deadwood's Sheriff Mason.
  2. Jungle Bunch: Operation Meltdown - This sequel to the film The Jungle Bunch (2017) follows the adventures of a group of animals as they try to stop a mysterious toxic foam from spreading in the jungle.
  3. A Nashville Wish - This film revolves around a talented young country singer who must choose between his love for a beautiful cheerleader and his dreams of becoming a music star in Nashville.
  4. Fitting In - This coming-of-age drama follows 16-year-old Lindy, who is diagnosed with a rare reproductive condition, MRKH syndrome. The diagnosis disrupts her understanding of womanhood and sexual identity.
  5. Skin Deep - This film explores the life of a young couple who travel to a remote island where they can swap bodies with another couple, offering them a different perspective on life.
  6. The Promised Land - Set in 1755, this historical drama follows Captain Ludvig Kahlen, an impoverished Danish officer who sets out to build a colony on the harsh, uninhabitable Danish heath.
  7. The Monk and the Gun - This film follows an American who travels to Bhutan in search of a treasure and crosses paths with a young monk wandering through the serene mountains.

February 6, 2024

  1. Box: Metaphor - This dystopian journey explores the life of a woman unjustly imprisoned, symbolizing societal conformity and the impact of defiance. The protagonist's struggle against her metaphorical box reflects the resilience of the human spirit.
  2. Daytime Nightmare - This horror film follows Lucy, an aspiring actress suffering from intense migraines. Her life spirals into chaos as she starts experiencing terrifying visions of people around her repeatedly killing her.
  3. Love... Reconsidered - This romantic comedy features Ruby, a New Yorker struggling with her personal and professional life. A chance encounter with a wealthy consignment store owner in Central Park leads her to a new life in the Hamptons.

February 7, 2024

  1. Paprika - This film is a psychedelic sci-fi adventure that revolves around Dr. Atsuko Chiba, a scientist who transforms into a dream warrior named Paprika at night. The plot thickens when a device that can enter people’s dreams, developed by Dr. Chiba and her colleague, is stolen, leading to a series of mind-bending events.

February 9, 2024

  1. Air Force One Down - An action-packed thriller where Agent Miles, a secret service agent, must save the President of the United States after terrorists attempt to hijack Air Force One.
  2. Lola - A drama film that follows Lola James as she works to save up money so that she and her little brother Arlo can run away from their dysfunctional home.
  3. Out of Darkness - A gripping tale of survival set in the Stone Age, where a group of early humans band together in search of a new land while being hunted by a malevolent being.
  4. Float - A romantic drama about Waverly, who falls for a small-town lifeguard, Blake, after nearly drowning at a beach party.
  5. Marmalade - A romantic heist film that follows Baron as he reminisces about his relationship with Marmalade and their ill-fated bank robbery.
  6. Popular Theory - A high school drama that follows Erwin, a 12-year old genius, and Winston, another science guru, as they invent a chemical that changes the high school hierarchy forever.
  7. Double Blind - A thrilling story of seven young test subjects who must face a terrifying side effect when an experimental drug trial goes horribly wrong – if you fall asleep, you die.
  8. The Taste of Things - Set in 1885, this film explores the in-the-kitchen and in-the-bedroom romance between top chef Dodin Bouffant and his personal cook and lover, Eugénie.
  9. Here - A drama film that follows the many people who inhabit a single room over years and years, from the past to the future.
  10. Drift- A drama about Jacqueline, a young refugee, who lands alone and penniless on a Greek island, where she tries first to survive and then to cope with her past.

February 13, 2024

  1. Cellphone - This suspenseful film follows Wynne, a woman grieving the loss of her fiancé. She starts receiving disturbing images about her future on her cellphone. If she doesn't decipher them in time, she will meet a tragic end.
  2. Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive - This documentary tells the story of Gloria Gaynor, a Disco legend who inspired millions with her song "I Will Survive". The film explores her journey of faith, hope, and reinvention, especially after she hit rock bottom at age 65.

February 14, 2024

  1. Adam the First - This drama follows 14-year-old Adam on a cross-country journey to meet a series of men who could potentially be his father. The film explores the different lives of these men and how they could shape Adam's own future.
  2. What About Love - This romantic drama tells the story of a young couple, Tanner and Christian, who spend a summer in Europe making a film about people's attitudes towards love. They soon realize that they're filming their own love story, which ultimately saves Christian's life after a tragedy.

February 16, 2024

  1. Monolith - This high-concept science fiction film follows a disgraced journalist who uncovers a strange artifact that she believes is evidence of an alien conspiracy.
  2. Altered Reality - This action thriller tells the story of a drifting ex-soldier who turns underground fighter with the help of a just-released ex-con, pitting them both against corrupt cops and hired killers.
  3. Lights Out - This action thriller follows a homeless veteran who becomes an underground fighter after meeting a talkative ex-con. Their involvement in underground fight clubs leads to unwanted attention and danger.
  4. God & Country: The Rise of Christian Nationalism - This documentary looks at the implications of Christian Nationalism and how it distorts not only the constitutional republic, but Christianity itself.
  5. Bleeding Love - This drama follows a young woman who embarks on an impromptu road trip with her estranged father after a drastic incident. The journey challenges their relationship and leads to healing familial wounds.

February 20, 2024

  1. DarkGame - This horror thriller follows a determined detective who is racing against time to stop a twisted game show on the dark web. In this chilling game, captives are forced to compete for their lives.

February 22, 2024

  1. Lovely, Dark, and Deep - This atmospheric horror-thriller follows Lennon, a new back-country ranger, who travels alone through the dangerous wilderness. She is determined to uncover the origins of a tragedy that has haunted her since she was a child. As she adapts to her solitary existence, she becomes aware of a lurking, sinister presence.

February 23, 2024

  1. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Hashira Training - In this movie, the protagonist Tanjiro undergoes rigorous training with the Stone Hashira, Himejima, in his quest to become a Hashira. Meanwhile, Muzan continues to search for Nezuko and Ubuyashiki. The movie offers fans a revisit to the finale of the Swordsmith Village Arc and a sneak peek into the Hashira Training Arc.
  2. Bring Him to Me - A gripping Australian crime thriller that follows a driver who must navigate a world of crime and betrayal when forced back into service by his boss.
  3. Parallel - A thought-provoking science fiction thriller about a woman who finds herself navigating between parallel spaces, leading to a journey of self-discovery.
  4. Red Right Hand - An intense drama about a man named Cash, who is forced back into the service of a ruthless crime boss, leading him to take drastic measures to protect his town and family.
  5. Article 370 - A poignant drama that explores the political and personal implications of the abrogation of Article 370 in India.
  6. The Stolen Valley - A compelling narrative about a Mexican-Navajo mechanic named Lupe who embarks on a journey to save her dying mother, uncovering family secrets and injustices along the way.
  7. Io Capitano-  A heart-wrenching drama that follows the journey of two Senegalese teenagers who leave their hometown to escape poverty and reach Italy.
  8. Stopmotion -  A psychological horror film about a stop-motion animator named Ella Blake, who struggles to maintain her sanity as the characters in her project take on a life of their own.
  9. Golden Years - A touching story about a retired couple who embark on separate journeys of self-discovery during a cruise trip, finding unexpected ways to spend their golden years.
  10. About Dry Grasses - A drama set in the wintry landscape of East Anatolia, Turkey, following an art teacher named Samet who is struggling through his final year at an elementary school.

 

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