Here's What's Leaving Netflix In February 2017, So Make Sure To Say Goodbye To Your Faves

Lest we forget the elephant in the room, that oh-so-troublesome day: Valentine's Day. If you're feeling alone on your own and need someone with high enthusiasm to raise your spirits, get on that Leslie Jones comedy train before it leaves the station. (Feb. 19)

I don't really think I need to explain why observing adorable animals and their unexpected friendships is a great idea. Educate yourself (and have a great time doing it) before it's too late. (Feb. 15)

This classic from the mind of Kevin Smith is one to watch for the lover of comedy, especially kind of dark comedy. You'll get to feel artsy and get a chuckle out of it. I mean it is in black-and-white. Win win. (Feb. 1)

As important as self-care is (via Netflix), so is staying woke to the problems surrounding society and the world. This documentary explores the Midway Atoll, where a vast island of plastic waste has decimated wildlife populations. The content might be tough to watch, but somebody's got to do it. (Feb. 15)

You've only got a short while to tune into this early '00s gem and pick up some sweet dance move ideas. Get your viewing party in before Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas (swoon, right?) shimmy away from Netflix. (Feb. 1)

Feel like a queen for the day by admiring the calculated political movies and intense passion of one of England's most famous royals. Cate Blanchett kills it as Queen Elizabeth kills anyone who attempts to challenge her throne. It's hella inspiring, dudes. (Feb. 1)

I do not think I can express enough how important it is for us all to take a good, hard look at the future of our planet. Do just that with director Davis Guggenheim and his documentary subject, Al Gore. Stay woke, y'all. Stay. Woke. (Feb. 1)

Feeling nostalgic for '90s fashion? That's a rhetorical question. Of course, you are. Get your preppy clothing fix before it's too late with the on-point fashion choices of Cher and her bestie Dionne. (Feb. 28)

I am actually tearing up just thinking about this heartbreaking film. Make sure you have a box of tissues with you as you melt into the story of Amir, an Afghan writer and immigrant to the U.S., who tries to remedy his unending guilt brought on by his betrayal of a dear childhood friend. (Feb. 1)

Sometimes after a long day, all you want to do is sit back with a big bowl of ice cream, a glass of wine, and a sitcom. The world is an unfair and imperfect place, but the world TV characters live in isn't so bad. Get your last few sitcom jollies out from Grounded for Life before it his the dusty trail. (Feb. 12)

If slightly raunchy (and excessively grouchy) blue-collar comedy is your jam, then don't miss comedian Chris Porter's ranting. It's frustrating (come on, dude, don't complain about women talking too much) and hilarious all at the same time. (Feb. 15)

If you're having one of those days where you can't help but feel like your life is cursed, you might need a little reminder that some people have it a lot worse than you. The Plastic People follows three men deported from the United States who end up in cartel-heavy Tijuana, where they are forced to live on the streets. It's a difficult watch, but well worth it for the redemption story. (Feb 15)

I'm not the biggest fan of movies that glorify war, but there are a few classics that must be given the respect they deserve. Black Hawk Down is one of these. I mean, the movie was nominated for four Oscars and won two for Best Sound Mixing and Best Film Editing. That's got to be worth something. (Feb. 1)

Supporting women in the entertainment industry always seems like a great idea, so it would truly be a delight to support Sofia Coppola's fourth feature film about a recently famous actor who is given custody of his young daughter and is forced to accept new responsibilities. (Feb. 16)

Frida Kahlo's art is even more easy to appreciate when you get a little background about the surrealist painter's dramatic life. This biopic, in which Salma Hayek portrays Kahlo, is a must-watch for art history enthusiasts. (Feb. 1)

Honestly, you don't even have to sit through the whole movie. Just skip to the end and watch Daniel Plainview lose his mind while hoisting bowling pins and screaming about milkshakes. (Feb. 1)

I'm not condoning excessive drinking, but I'm just saying it sounds like a marvelous idea to grab a whole bunch of friends and play a drinking game for this backstage look into Bieber's life. Take a light sip every time there's a screaming fan. It's the perfect way to send this documentary off. (Feb. 7)

How is it that Ewan McGregor still manages to look incredibly handsome, even in this movie about heroin addiction? What does that guy eat for breakfast? You may look upon his gorgeous face in this British drama for only a little while longer. (Feb. 1)

One comic in a stand-up special is all well and good, but what about multiple comics in a stand-up special? Prepare to get more comedy bang for your buck with Latino comedians Paul Rodríguez, George Lopez, Joey Medina, and Alex Reymundo with Cheech Marin as the host. For a limited time only. (Feb. 1)

The dedication Christian Bale puts into his role of a paranoid insomniac plagued by guilt makes it worthy of a serious viewing. Maybe schedule some time afterward to watch a happy movie, because The Machinist gets intense. (Feb. 1)

Please raise your hand if you have ever been called a "hipster." Oh, it's all of you? For some reason, just because somebody has skinny jeans and has a weird hobby, they get name-called "hipster," as if it's a dirty word. Share in the pain of your hipster-not-hipster brothers and sisters in this indie flick as members of the San Diego arts community use their art to deal with tragedy. (Feb. 15)

Maybe your guilty pleasure is watching a bunch of guys get involved in dangerous activities you most certainly shouldn't try at home. I don't know your life. Catch some of the R-rated fun on the 'flix before it's too late. (Feb. 1)

There's dancing, there's Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt as teenagers, there's '80s camp ... like, literally what more could you want? (Feb. 1)

More than ever, we need to see true stories of women surpassing great obstacles. After Stephanie Gilmore, the first rookie surfing world champion, was violently attacked outside her home, she was forced to deal with the trauma after the incident and begin to truly understand herself. Her struggle is shown beautifully in this documentary. It's time for some inspiration pre-February. (Feb. 15)

An ensemble cast starring Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis, Kristen Wiig, Ben Affleck, and J.K. Simmons? Sign me up. This comedy from Mike Judge, director of the cult-favorite Office Space is chock-full of twists and turns. (Feb. 1)

In this indie drama, a Ghanaian immigrant named Lucky must take on the responsibility of raising his toddler son while working petty crime jobs to survive. This is a great choice, because you get the bonus of drama and an adorable child actor. (Feb. 15)

OK, so maybe Sahara isn't the best movie (39 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, yikes!), but Matthew McConaughey is always pretty fun to see on a screen... right? Right. Treat yourself to some McConaughey before Sahara departs from its Netflix home. (Feb. 1)

Sure, io9 calls this movie "the film that killed a franchise," but Tom Hardy plays an evil clone of Captain Picard, so to me, it's a no-brainer to hate-watch this hated Star Trek film. (Feb. 1)

More like Mission Possible: III, am I right? If you're in the need of a victory, watching Tom Cruise beat the bad guys is definitely a great choice for you. Ethan Hunt consistently goes up against impossible odds but he always gets that (mostly) happy ending. Sometimes a happy ending is all a bad day needs. (Feb. 1)

Do you have a friend named Sara or Sara, who enjoys the comedic stylings of Matthew Perry, Amy Adams, and Elizabeth Hurley? Grab all the Sara(h)s you love and hold dear, and get your Netflix on. (Feb. 1)

If you knew you only had a short while to live, what would you do? When Georgia finds out she has a condition that will kill in her a few weeks, she goes on an expensive vacation and falls in love. Not a bad plan. This movie is the perfect amount of goofy fun your January needs. (Feb. 1)

I have a strong belief that holidays movies are a delight when viewed anytime, even if it's right after Christmas. A Christmas movie which features kittens delivering toys to good girls and boys? Even better. (Feb. 16)

No "A.C.O.D" doesn't stand for a military unit of some sort or a space exploration. The term describes Carter, an Adult Child Of Divorce, as he navigates his dysfunctional family, relationships, and friendship (?) with the woman he thought was a therapist, but was actually writing a book about him and many other children of divorce. It's goofy fun you should definitely try to catch before February. (Feb. 1)

If you're a fan of both heist films and animated comedies, this film starring Will Arnett as a squirrel named Surly is perfect for you. Surly attempts to rob a nut shop with a team of associates only to find out the shop is a front for shady mafia-esque deals. (Feb. 13)

This intimate look at American soldiers at war in Iraq comes from documentary filmmaker Jake Rademacher. Rademacher follows his brothers' experiences in battle and back home as they and their family deal with the feelings associated with the brothers' dangerous jobs. (Feb. 15)