Streaming has truly taken over the entertainment landscape, with Netflix endlessly churning out top-quality movies and TV shows to keep us preoccupied over lockdown.
As the calendar rolls over to yet another month in 2021, there’s a lot of spring TV to look forward to, and we have you covered with some of the biggest and best titles expected to arrive on the streamer over the course of April.
From older musical classics like A Star Is Born and Rocketman to brand-new Netflix Originals such as Thunder Force and Stowaway, Netflix has something for everyone lined up this month.
If you’re looking for something more family-oriented then both Shrek and Shrek 2 are joining the streaming service, or Jamie Foxx will be starring in his very own sitcom Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!
Read on for our pick of the April list – and if you’re after March’s Netflix releases, we can help with that, too.
Thursday 1st April
Alleycats (2016) Poldark’s Eleanor Tomlinson swaps late-18th-century Cornwall for contemporary London in a racy urban thriller about killing, political cover-up and illegal street cycle racing
American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success Feel-good family film
Arrival (2016) Amy Adams stars as a linguist recruited by the US army to find a way to communicate with aliens
Atonement (2007) Romantic period drama, based on Ian McEwan’s novel, starring Keira Knightley and James McAvoy
Baarìa (2009) Sicilian drama
Beethoven (1992) Comedy about a St Bernard dog named Beethoven and the effect he has on an American family
Beethoven’s 2nd (1993) Cosy sequel
Beneath (2013) Horror film about some high-schoolers who take a trip out on a lake in a leaky boat and are plagued by a huge fish
The Big Lebowski (1998) Coen brothers’ comedy, starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, David Huddleston, Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Turturro
The Borrowers (2011) TV adaptation of the classic English fantasy novel starring Stephen Fry and Christopher Eccleston
The Boy (2016) Horror starring The Walking Dead’s Lauren Cohan as a nanny employed to look after a doll
Cast Away (2000) Classic drama starring Tom Hanks as a FedEx executive who is left stranded on a deserted island after surviving a plane crash
Collateral (2004) Tom Cruise plays a cold-blooded hitman in this edgy thriller from director Michael Mann
Curve (2015) Julianne Hough stars as a bride-to-be who crashes her car to escape a psychopathic hitchhiker
Daylight (1996) Tale about a group of motorists who become trapped in a New York tunnel under the Hudson River following a freak accident. Sylvester Stallone stars
Death Becomes Her (1992) Black comedy starring Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn as rivals who drink an immortality potion
Do the Right Thing (1989) Racial tensions erupt in a Brooklyn neighbourhood on the hottest day of the summer in this drama directed by and starring Spike Lee
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) Comedy, adapted by Terry Gilliam from Hunter S Thompson’s book, starring Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Ellen Barkin, Christina Ricci and Tobey Maguire
Fences (2016) Adaptation of the August Wilson play about a working-class African-American dad trying to raise his family in the 1950s, directed by and starring Denzel Washington
The Final Girls (2015) Comedy horror, starring Taissa Farmiga and Malin Akerman
The Flintstones (1994) Live-action version of the cartoon comedy, starring John Goodman, Rick Moranis, Rosie O’Donnell, Halle Berry and Elizabeth Taylor
47 Ronin (2012) Keanu Reeves stars as Kai, an outcast who fronts a band of masterless samurai, called ronin, in a bid to avenge their dead lord and to free Kai’s love from a forced marriage
The Game (1997) Stylish thriller from Se7en director David Fincher starring Michael Douglas
The Hitcher (2007) Remake of the 1986 cult thriller
Hot Fuzz (2007) Gleeful pastiche of American action movies from Simon Pegg and Nick Frost
In the Name of the Father (1993) Oscar-winning biopic about a man wrongfully sentenced for an IRA bombing
Irul (2021) Indian psychological thriller
Jane Eyre (2011) Period drama based on Charlotte Bronte’s novel, starring Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell and Judi Dench
Jarhead (2005) A fresh-faced Marine’s boot-camp training turns into a real tour of duty when he is sent to fight in the Gulf War in 1991. Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Foxx star
Jarhead 2: Field of Fire (2014) A battle-scarred corporal leads a Marine unit on a deadly mission across a war-torn Afghan province
Kidulthood (2005) Film about British teenagers on that cusp between irresponsible adolescence and responsible adulthood, written by and starring Noel Clarke
The Land before Time II: the Great Valley Adventure (1994) Sequel to the classic animation featuring Littlefoot and friends
Liar Liar (1997) Jim Carrey plays ruthless lawyer and compulsive liar Fletcher Reede, who misses his son’s birthday party and is “cursed” to tell the truth for 24 hours
Love Story (1970) Ill-starred romance between two high-school students played by Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal
Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie (2014) Mrs Brown faces fights to save her fruit and veg stall in this spin-off film from the popular sitcom
Murder on the Home Front Crime drama set during the Blitz
My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997) Romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz and Rupert Everett
Outcast (2015) Historical action adventure, starring Nicolas Cage and Hayden Christensen
Out of Time (2003) Crime thriller, starring Denzel Washington, Eva Mendes, Dean Cain and Sanaa Lathan
Patch Adams (1998) Robin Williams plays a talented student doctor who turns the medical community upside down with his offbeat views about the healing power of laughter
People Places Things (2016) Comedy drama in which a newly single graphic novelist balances parenting, teaching and navigating the rich complexities of new love
Prank Encounters season 2 Stranger Things’ Gaten Matarazzo returns for a second season of his hidden-camera prank show
Raw Deal (1986) Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as an ex-FBI agent who goes under cover to nail a Chicago mobster (Sam Wanamaker)
Red Heat (1988) Buddy cop action comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Belushi
RL Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls Spooky kids’ film from the Goosebumps creator
Roald Dahl’s Esio Trot Dustin Hoffman and Judi Dench feature in this family adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic
Schindler’s List (1993) Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning drama, starring Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley and Ralph Fiennes
Sherpa Documentary about the challenges faced climbing Mount Everest
Shrek (2001) Classic animated adventure in which ogre Shrek sets out to save Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded castle along with talking sidekick Donkey
Shrek 2 (2004) Hit sequel in which Shrek turns himself into a human after clashing with Fiona’s parents in Far Far Away
Shrek the Musical (2013) Theatre adaptation of the classic family comedy, starring the original Broadway cast
Sixty Six (2006) A boy’s bar mitzvah in 1966 is overshadowed because England are set to play in the World Cup final
Sleepers (1996) Drama starring Brad Pitt, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Kevin Bacon, Jason Patric and Minnie Driver
Stardust (2007) Fantasy adventure based on Neil Gaiman’s novel, with Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro, Mark Strong, Sienna Miller and narrated by Ian McKellen
They Live (1988) John Carpenter’s satirical sci-fi adventure, starring Roddy Piper, Keith David and Meg Foster
The Time Traveller’s Wife (2009) Eric Bana stars as a man attempting to have a relationship despite a genetic disorder that causes him to involuntarily travel in time
Twister (1996) Speed director Jan De Bont’s salute to the daredevil meteorologists who chase the tornados that plague America’s Midwest
White House Down (2013) Action thriller, with Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Woods
Wild Bill (2011) Family drama meets crime thriller on the streets of East London in this directorial debut by actor Dexter Fletcher
Worn Stories season 1 From the creator of Orange Is the New Black, this adaptation of Emily Spivack’s bestselling book examines the funny and heartfelt stories behind people’s most meaningful pieces of clothing
The Worricker Trilogy (Page Eight, Turks & Caicos and Salting the Battlefield) David Hare’s spy trilogy starring Bill Nighy
Friday 2nd April
Bitter Daisies / O sabor das margaridas (Season 2) Spanish crime thriller following the disappearance of a teenage girl in a Galician town.
Concrete Cowboy (2021) A teenage boy moves to Philadelphia to live with his estranged father and learns of the world of urban horseback riding.
You don't have to get out to grow up.
— NetflixFilm (@NetflixFilm) March 16, 2021
CONCRETE COWBOY stars Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin in a moving father-son drama. Coming to Netflix April 2. pic.twitter.com/vzGWt2deoi
Just Say Yes (2021) Dutch comedy about a woman whose dream wedding is ruined just as her sister gets engaged
Madame Claude (2021) French biopic about the famous 60s brothel owner
Run (2020) A homeschooled girl starts to believe her mother is hiding dark secrets. Starring Sarah Paulson
Sky High (2021) Spanish action thriller following a mechanic who gets involved in the world of heists
Monday 5th April
Coded Bias (2020) Investigative documentary examining the flaws in facial recognition technology
Family Reunion part 3 More from the sitcom featuring the McKellan family
Tuesday 6th April
The Last Kids on Earth: Happy Apocalypse to You Interactive kids’ adventure
Wednesday 7th April
The Big Day collection 2 Indian reality series looking at the country’s multi-billion dollar wedding industry
Dolly Parton: a MusiCares Tribute (2021) Iconic performers celebrate country artist Dolly Parton as MusiCares person of the year
Dolly Parton is an icon, she is a legend, and she is every moment.
— Netflix (@netflix) March 22, 2021
On April 7, watch Miley Cyrus, Kacey Musgraves, Shawn Mendes, Katy Perry, Jennifer Nettles, Brandi Carlile, Yolanda Adams, and so many more pay tribute to the living legend in Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute. pic.twitter.com/gFhDq5lKEu
Snabba Cash season 1 Swedish crime drama following the intertwining lives of an ambitious businesswoman, a charming gang enforcer and a troubled teen
This Is a Robbery: the World’s Biggest Art Heist Limited docuseries of a multi-million dollar art heist that occurred in the 1990s
The Wedding Coach season 1 Comedian Jamie Lee shares her tips for wedding planning
Thursday 8th April
The Way of the Househusband season 1 Japanese anime
Friday 9th April
Have You Ever Seen Fireflies? (2021) Turkish comedy following the life of wunderkind Gülseren amid political turmoil and social change
Heaven Official’s Blessing season 1 Chinese animation
Night in Paradise (2021) South Korean drama following a former mobster who meets a terminally ill woman who has given up on life.
Thunder Force (2021) Superhero comedy starring Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer as childhood friends reuniting after one of them develops a treatment that imbues superhero powers.
Sunday 11th April
A Star Is Born (2018) Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper star in this remake of the romantic musical classic
Wednesday 14th April
The Circle USA season 2 American reality series based on the Channel 4 show of the same name
The Oscar nominated LOVE AND MONSTERS comes to Netflix UK/IE on 14 April. pic.twitter.com/aqnehZPriC
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) March 17, 2021
Love and Monsters (2021) Dylan O’Brien stars as a man who journeys across a post-apocalyptic world to find his girlfriend
Friday 16th April
Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021) Animated musical following alligator Arlo who heads to New York to find his father
Dad Stop Embarrassing Me season 1 Jamie Foxx himself stars in this family sitcom as a cosmetics brand owner learning how to become a full-time father when his daughter moves in with him
Jamie Foxx is BACK 🤩#DadStopEmbarrassingMe! starring @iamjamiefoxx premieres April 14!pic.twitter.com/uwRGGa2Mbt
— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) March 18, 2021
Fast & Furious: Spy Racers season 4 Fourth season of this animated spin-off that sees teenage street racers infiltrate a highly dangerous criminal gang
Into the Beat – Dein Herz tanzt (2020) German teen musical following a girl discovering a love for hip hop
Why Are You Like This season 1 Australian comedy series following best friends Penny and Mia as they navigate early adulthod in Melbourne
Thursday 22nd April
Searching for Sheela (2021) Documentary following former Rajneesh commune’s spokesperson Ma Anand Sheela return to India
Stowaway (2021) Sci-fi thriller starring Anna Kendrick and Toni Collette, following the crew of a Mars mission who discover an accidental stowaway
Millions of miles from home, survival comes with sacrifice. Stowaway streams April 22nd. pic.twitter.com/1JzgjQ9eLZ
— NX (@NXOnNetflix) March 24, 2021
Friday 23rd April
Shadow and Bone season 1 Based on the bestselling Grishaverse novels, Shadow and Bone follows orphan mapmaker Alina Starkov whose magical powers make her a target in a war-torn world
ⁿᵒᵗʰⁱⁿᵍ ᵗᵒ ˢᵉᵉ ʰᵉʳᵉ ʲᵘˢᵗ THE SHADOW AND BONE TRAILER!!!!! pic.twitter.com/J1pHGKcugD
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) March 30, 2021
Thursday 29th April
Things Heard and Seen (2021) Horror thriller starring Amanda Seyfried and Natalia Dyer, following a young woman who discovers both her husband and new small-town home hide secrets
Friday 30th April
The Innocent Based on the novel by Harlan Coben, this Spanish crime drama series follows a man who became an accidental murderer after interceding in a fight nine years ago
The Mitchells vs the Machines Animated family film
Rocketman (2019) Musical biographical drama following the breakthrough years of iconic singer Elton John
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