Movies I Watched in February 2026

Welcome to the most recent "Movies I Watched This Month" post, highlighting the movies I watched, profiled, and reviewed during the month. Whether it’s revisiting older classics, discovering movies for the first time, or catching up on titles I’ve long meant to see, this monthly recap highlights everything I watched over the past few weeks. In February, I watched, reviewed, and profiled 6 movies. 

Below you’ll find the full list of films I watched in February, along with my ratings and brief thoughts on each one. Some were great discoveries, others were a bit more mixed, but all of them were part of this month’s movie journey.

The Ugly Dachshund premiered on February 4, 1966. Generally released theatrically on February 16, 1966. Produced by Walt Disney Productions and distributed by Buena Vista Distribution. The animated featurette Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree was released along with the film. Based on the 1938 novel "The Ugly Dachshund" by Gladys Bronwyn Stern.

The film perfectly represents Disney’s 1960s live-action approach: suburban settings, family-friendly humor, animal stars, and a gentle moral lesson. This is a light, charming animal comedy that leans more on heart and physical humor than plot complexity. If you like 1960s Disney, trained animal performances, and gentle family storytelling, it’s an easy and pleasant watch.

DMFE Rating: ★★★¼☆ (3.25 out of 5 stars)

Read the full Movie and Film Profile for The Ugly Dachshund HERE.

No Deposit, No Return was generally released theatrically on February 11, 1976. Produced by Walt Disney Productions and distributed by Buena Vista Distribution. Inspired by the 1903 short story “A Retrieved Reformation” and the 1907 short story “The Ransom of Red Chief” by William Sydney Porter, better known by his pen name O. Henry. It was accompanied in theaters by a reissue of the animated feature film Dumbo.

If you like 1970s Disney charm, some gentle slapstick, some family-friendly mischief, and lighthearted chaos, then No Deposit, No Return is right up your alley. The acting performances by Don Knotts and Darren McGavin were entertaining enough to keep me interested. The movie did run long at 112 minutes; I think around the 90-minute mark would have been perfect, and the middle of the film seemed to drag on a little too much. 

DMFE Rating: ★★½☆☆ (2.50 out of 5 stars)

Read the full Movie and Film Profile for No Deposit, No Return HERE.

Recess: School's Out premiered on February 10, 2001. Generally released theatrically on February 16, 2001. Produced by Walt Disney Television Animation in association with Paul and Joe Productions and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. Based on the animated television series Recess, which ran from September 13, 1997, through November 5, 2001.

If you grew up watching the Recess television series (I watched my kids grow up watching it), then I recommend Recess: School's Out. It was faithful to the television series, capturing its humor, characters, and playground politics that made it so popular. At the end of the day, it's a story about the importance of play and childhood freedom, and not taking any of that for granted. The animation was exactly like the television series and lacked the polish of Disney's animated feature films, but maybe that is what they were going for?

DMFE Rating: ★★★½☆ (3.50 out of 5 Stars)

Read the full Movie and Film Profile for Recess: School's Out HERE.

Muppet Treasure Island was generally released theatrically on February 16, 1996. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures in association with Jim Henson Productions and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1883 novel, Treasure Island. 

Muppet Treasure Island is a lively and clever adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. It blends the classic pirate adventure with the signature Muppet humor. Tim Curry’s standout performance and the musical numbers elevate the film above the typical family film with humor for both adults and children. 

DMFE Rating: ★★★¾☆ (3.75 out of 5 stars)

Read the full Movie and Film Profile for Muppet Treasure Island HERE.

Eight Below was generally released theatrically on February 17, 2006. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures in association with Spyglass Entertainment, Mandeville Films, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, and Vertigo Entertainment, and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. Based on the 1983 Japanese film Nankyoku Monogatari (Antarctica), directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara, which was based on an ill-fated Japanese scientific expedition to the South Pole in 1958. This film is “Dedicated to the Antarctic explorers and their dogs, whose courage and spirit inspired this film.”

Eight Below is an emotional, inspiring adventure built around loyalty and perseverance. If you enjoy heartfelt animal-centered films or wilderness survival stories, this one delivers both tension and genuine heart. The sled dogs are the true stars, and their fight to survive makes for a gripping and often tear-jerking experience. Some scenes are intense and emotionally heavy, particularly for younger or sensitive viewers.

DMFE Rating: ★★★½☆ (3.50 out of 5 stars)

Read the full Movie and Film Profile for Eight Below HERE.

Flora & Ulysses was released on Disney+ on February 19, 2021. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures in association with Netter Productions and distributed by Disney+. Based on the 2013 children’s novel “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures” by Kate DiCamillo. The film was removed from Disney+ on May 26, 2023, but was later re-released digitally on September 26, 2023, on other platforms such as Amazon Prime and YouTube.

Flora & Ulysses is a sweet, optimistic adventure that is great for families with kids, fans of whimsical storytelling, or anyone who enjoys gentle humor mixed with emotional themes about hope and healing. Several scenes had me laughing out loud! The story was a bit predictable, but it can be overlooked when you consider the heartfelt messages, family-friendly appeal, and the charming premise of the story. It’s a shame Disney decided to remove this movie from Disney+!

DMFE Rating: ★★★½☆ (3.50 out of 5 stars)

Read the full Movie and Film Profile for Flora & Ulysses HERE.

See you next month!