After almost ten years off the big screen, a legendary three-time Oscar winner recently made his long-awaited return. The late-2025 drama was his first movie in eight years, and stirred anticipation for its raw, no-frills storytelling and prestige pedigree. After a theatrical run, the film is now reportedly expected to reach a much bigger crowd when it lands on Netflix.
Anemone starts streaming on Netflix in March
Netflix is expected to add Anemone to its lineup on March 28, 2026, giving the film another moment in the spotlight (via What’s on Netflix). The drama first hit theaters on October 3, 2025, then quietly moved to Peacock on November 28. Now, the Netflix drop gives it a fresh shot at finding viewers who may have skipped it during its theatrical run.
The film marked the long-awaited return of Daniel Day-Lewis, the three-time Oscar winner stepping back into acting after eight years away. He starred as a man who escapes to the remote woods of Northern England, trying to reckon with old wounds. His journey leads him to his estranged brother, now living off the grid, and forces both men to finally confront the past that tore them apart.
The cast around the leads added gravitas to the story. Sean Bean took on the role of the withdrawn brother, while Samantha Morton and Samuel Bottomley filled out the film’s tight-knit lineup.
On the creative side, Anemone is helmed by Ronan Day-Lewis, who marked his first-ever feature as a director. As for the script, it was co-written with his father, Daniel Day-Lewis. The movie was produced by Plan B Entertainment and released in the U.S. by Focus Features, while Universal Pictures handled its international distribution.
Anemone landed to a split response from both critics and viewers. On Rotten Tomatoes, it’s hovering around the low-to-mid 50s. Many praised Daniel Day-Lewis’s performance and the film’s moody visuals, but others felt the pacing dragged and the story didn’t impress. That said, the expected Netflix release could give the film a second wind, helping it find the right crowd.
