Here to find the best movies on Netflix? Movies are best to watch to have some quality time and to have some chill. During covid, people are mostly staying indoors and getting bored. Thanks to Netflix for catering so many feature films, documentaries, anime, and series that also from different genres like an action thriller, the horror genre, comedy-drama, romance comedy-drama, fictional, supernatural, and a lot more. It is also letting viewers stream several classic movies, that might otherwise have been lost if not again brought up by Netflix.
There are several other streaming platforms but Netflix provides the widest range of films and series and thus is the most loved streaming platform.
It is hard to tell which ones are the best movies on Netflix right now yet we can provide you with a list of popular movies that you can start streaming.
50. The Adam Project
- Director: Shawn Levy
- Writer: Jonathan Tropper, T.S. Nowlin, Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin
- Cast: Ryan Reynolds as Adam Reed, Mark Ruffalo as Louis Reed, Jennifer Garner as Ellie Reed, Catherine Keener as Maya Sorian, Zoe Saldana as Laura, Alex Mallari Jr. as Christos.
- IMDb Ratings: 6.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 69%
This film features an old and young Adam. Yes, it is an amalgamation of the past and present where the old Adam, from a future time, travels and comes to his younger self, young Adam just after the death of his father.
Older Adam wants to save the future and thus has traveled back so that he can stop the destruction but there arises a problem. The duo, that is older and younger Adam is failing to work with one another. Will they be able to cope and be a team?
Watch this intriguing film and know how hard it is to work with yourself. Would you have been able to do it? Do share your views about this film.
49. The Devil All the Time
- Director: Antonio Campos
- Writer: Antonio Campos, Paulo Campos
- Cast: Tom Holland as Arvin Eugene Russell, Bill Skarsgard as Willard Russell, Robert Pattinson as Preston Teagardin, Sebastian Stan as Lee Bodecker, Riley Keough as Sandy Bodecker.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.1/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 64%
The Devil All the Time can be said to be one of those few films where the protagonist can go to the extreme limit just for the sake of their family. The background is Post World war II where the protagonist, Arvin Eugene Russell faces several critical situations for standing off against corruption.
Will he be able to fight or will fall prey to the evil men? Watch it out and know all the answers.
48. Tick tick Boom
- Director: Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Writer: Stevenson Levenson
- Cast: Andrew Garfield as Jonathan Larson, Alexandra Shipp as Susan Wilson, Vanessa Hudgens as Karessa Johnson, Robin de Jesus as Michael.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 88%
Lin-Manuel Miranda acts as the directorial debut in this film which centers around Jon who is aspiring to be a composer but just like any other human has a lot of pressure from his girlfriend as well as a friend. He thinks he might have made the wrong choice.
Will he leave all relationships behind for the sake of his dream or will try to go along with all? Time ticks and Jon questions what is he supposed to do with the time he has?
tick tick Boom has been highly praised for being full of excitement and its well-fabricated plot. It is a popular movie on Netflix so do try to stream it now since it’s available.
47. The Babysitter
- Director: McG
- Writer: Brian Duffield
- Cast: Samara Weaving as Bee, Judah Lewis as Cole, Hana Mae Lee as Sonya, Robbie Amell as Max, Bella Thorne as Allison, Andrew Bachelor as John, Emily Alyn Lind as Melanie.
- IMDb Ratings: 6.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 72%
This is a comedy horror movie that depicts Cole’s struggle to be alive. Cole has a sort of infatuation with his babysitter Bee who is beautiful, hot, and funny. Cole one day gets to know that Bee is a cold-blooded killer. This dangerous twist was a lot to take in and it made the audience thrilled.
Will Bee let him free after he got to know this dark secret or will end Cole’s life? It is a must-watch film streaming on Netflix currently.
46. News of the World
- Director: Paul Greengrass
- Writer: Paul Greengrass, Luke Davis
- Cast: Tom Hanks as Captain Kidd, Helena Zengel as Johanna, Michael Angelo Covino as Almay, Ray McKinnon as Simon Boudlin, Mare Winningham as Doris Bouldin.
- IMDb Ratings: 6.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 88%
News of the World depicts how after five years of the ending of the Civil War, Captain Kidd comes across a young girl of mere 10 years who has been taken by the Kiowa people. She is however promised to be returned to her aunt and uncle by Kidd.
On their journey to her relatives, the duo crosses hundred of miles and seems to be on the quest to find somewhere a place that they can call home.
This is an emotional as well as a well-fabricated story that is sure to delight the audience. You all can witness a great deal of character development in both the protagonist. It is a must-watch film so do not miss it. Currently, it is streaming on Netflix.
45. Sorry to Bother You
- Director: Boots Riley
- Writer: Boots Riley
- Cast: Lakeith Stanfield as Cassius, Tessa Thompson as Detroit, Jermaine Fowler as Salvador, Omari Hardwick, Terry Crews as Sergio Green, Danny Glover as Langston, David Cross.
- IMDb Ratings: 6.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 93%
Sorry to Bother You focus upon the lust or greed of the protagonist Cassius Green. He gets a key that leads him to material glory and he is too reluctant to leave it. He loses vital relations with his friends as well as his girlfriend for being too much after wealth. And he has to choose which one is more precious, relationships or wealth.
It is a brilliantly executed film that must be watched one at a go. You can stream this film on Netflix so what are you waiting for?
44. The Irishman
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Writer: Steven Zaillian
- Cast: Robert De Niro as Frank Sheeran, Al Pacino as Jimmy Hoffa, Joe Pesci as Russell Bufalino, Ray Romano as Bill Bufalino, Bobby Cannavale as Skinny Razor, Anna Paquin as Older Peggy Sheeran.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 95%
This film is a serious one and lets the audience indulge totally in the story that focuses upon Sheeran(Robert De Niro) and his life. He has a lot within himself suppressed. He presently works with the Bufalino crime family and also has some dark past. Sheeran has to do with the missing of Jimmy Hoffa as well so what happened?
Watch the full movie and be sure you will not only get your answers but also have to admit that the plot has been well-executed, especially by Robert de Niro.
You can stream this well-fabricated film on the Netflix streaming platform anytime.
43. There Will be Blood
- Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
- Writer: Paul Thomas Anderson
- Cast: The Paul Thomas Anderson cast includes, Daniel Day-Lewis as Daniel Plainview, Paul Dano as Paul Sunday and Eli Sunday, Kevin J. O’Connor as Henry, and Ciaran Hinds as Fletcher Hamilton.
- IMDb Ratings: 8.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 91%
The movie depicts Daniel Plainview, a silver miner turned oil prospector whose sole aim is to get as much wealth as he can and con people. He and his adopted son betrays the local people of California and pursues them to sell their properties for a pittance.
Eli Sunday however feels something is not right that ultimately leads to bitterness between the two and both their lives seem to be at risk. Daniel Day-Lewis was highly praised for his Oscar-winning performance so stream this movie on Netflix and share your views about it. The drama rating is also high so be sure it will not bore you.
42. The Mitchells vs. the Machines
- Director: Mike Rianda
- Writer: Mike Rianda, Jeff Rowe
- Cast: The fantastic cast includes Abbi Jacobson as Katie Mitchell, Danny McBride as Rick Mitchell, Maya Rudolph as Linda Mitchell, Mike Rianda as Aaron Mitchell, Eric Andre as Dr. Mark Bowman
- IMDb Ratings: 7.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 97%
The Mitchells vs. the Machines is about Humans vs Machines, or to be precise the struggle that arose between The Mitchells and the machines to save each other. One day to have some quality time for themselves, the Mitchells went for a trip with their dog. But gold had some other plan for them. Soon all the electronic devices came to life. Gladly two of them could bond well with Katie and together they resolved to save the planet from the technological revolution.
Who will win this time? Manpower or machine power? Will everything ever get back to normal? Watch this film on Netflix and get all of your answers.
41. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
- Director: Wes Craven
- Writer: Wes Craven
- Cast: Heather Langenkamp as Nancy Thompson, John Saxon as Lt. Donald Don Thompson, Robert Englund as Fred Freddy Krueger, Johnny Depp as Glen Lantz, Ronee Blakley as Marge Thompson.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 95%
A Nightmare on Elm Street is an old movie released almost 40years before yet is considered to be one of the most thrilling horror movies ever produced. This film depicts how a nightmare can cause death in reality. In Wes Craven, many teenagers started to die all of a sudden without any cause. The only link which all these teens had is that they use to have a nightmare where they were killed but that also caused their death in reality.
Upon investigating a lot, Nancy comes to know that a dark secret is most probably causing these deaths. Will she be able to stop it? It has got a high drama rating as well so watch the film and find out what happened in the end. You will be able to stream it on Netflix so what it before it becomes unavailable.
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40. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
- Director: David Fincher
- Writer: Steven Zaillian
- Cast: Daniel Craig as Mikael Blomkvist, Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander, Christopher Plummer as Henrik Vanger, Stellan Skarsgard as Martin Vanger, Steven Berkoff as Dirch Frode.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 86%
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is all about revealing a secret and focusing on the protagonist Mikael Blomkvist. He was a journalist but now has accepted the offer from Henrik Vanger to work for him and write about Vanger’s family. Mikael however is more interested in knowing the truth about Vanger’s niece, who has been missing for the past 40 years. He seeks the help of Lisbeth Salander to find out the truth.
There is a lot of mystery and suspense in this film and you cannot know what is going to happen next which makes the film are more exciting to watch. We assure you that you won’t or cannot leave the movie halfway so stream it and watch it one at a go before it becomes unavailable on Netflix.
39. The Power of the Dog
- Director: Jane Campion
- Writer: Jane Campion
- Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch as Phil Burbank, Kirsten Dunst as Rose Gordon, Jesse Plemons as George Burbank, Kodi Smit-McPhee as Peter Gordon, Thomasin McKenzie as Lola, Genevieve Lemon as Mrs. Lewis.
- IMDb Ratings: 6.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 94%
The story focuses upon a cruel, brutal, and always rude sort of man named Phil Burbank who always torments people around him and lacks any sense of passion or love. He criticizes Rose and her son Peter very badly but later his brother George marries Rose only to be ridiculed more. However, after some time, things change, Phil starts looking after Peter, and somehow, his soft side dominates his rude one.
The film is a classic example of how characters develop over time and spreads the message that anyone in the world can be loved and bears the feeling to love back as well. Love can change anyone. Watch the movie on Netflix and know what led to such a great transformation.
38. The Hateful Eight
- Director: Quentin Tarantino
- Writer: Quentin Tarantino
- Cast: Quentin Tarantino cast includes Samuel L. Jackson as Major Marquis, Kurt Russell as John The Hangman Ruth, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Daisy Domergue, Walton Goggins as Chris Mannix, Demian Bichir as Marco.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 74%
The background of the film, The Hateful Eight is set in post-civil war Wyoming where a bounty hunter and his prisoner run towards the Red Rock. While racing, they come across two people, a bounty hunter, and a sheriff. They all aim to find a shelter along the mountain pass and get welcomed by four more people. There is a storm happening outside and in the cave, eight people await their fate but it is hard to say, who is a friend and who is a foe.
It is an intriguing film where it is hard to predict what is going to happen next. So do try to watch it one at a go on Netflix and share your views on it.
37. The Trial of the Chicago 7
- Director: Aaron Sorkin
- Writer: Aaron Sorkin
- Cast: The ensemble cast is Eddie Redmayne as Tom Hayden, Sacha Baron Cohen as Abbie Hoffman, Alex Sharp as Rennie Davis, Jeremy Strong as Jerry Rubin, John Carroll Lynch as David Dellinger, Noah Robbins as Lee Weiner.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 89%
This film is based on a true story that narrates seven anti-Vietnam War protestors who were held guilty of conspiring and provoking riots by the government, Democratic Party Convention in the 1969 trial. The ensemble cast had been able to portray the roles of these seven people gracefully so do not miss watching such a brilliantly well-executed film.
The best part of the film is that it has incorporated a lot within its fold, history, drama, legal drama, thriller, crime all in one. So what are you waiting for? Star streaming The Trial of the Chicago 7 on Netflix.
36. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
- Director: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Writer: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Cast: Tim Blake Nelson as Buster Scruggs, Willie Watson as The Kid, David Krumholtz as Frenchman In Saloon, Tom Proctor as Cantina Bad Man, Alejandro Patino as Cantina Bartender.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.3/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 89%
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is exciting to watch as it narrates six different stories, about a singing gunslinger, a bank robber, a traveling impresario, an elderly prospector, a wagon train, and a perverse pair of bounty hunters. Each of them comes from different background and has different stories from one another.
It has a well-fabricated plot with excellent execution of the characters’ roles that fit perfectly. It has got a high rating as well and those who watched it simply loved it. Stream this movie on Netflix and comment whether you liked it or not.
35. Tangerine
- Director: Sean Baker
- Writer: Sean Baker, Chris Bergoch
- Cast: Kitana Kiki Rodriguez as Sin-Dee Rella, Mya Taylor as Alexander, James Ransone as Chester, Mickey O’Hagan as Dinah, Karren Karagulian as Razmik, Richard-Lael Lillard as Miss Willy.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.1/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 96%
It narrates the story of Sin-Dee Rella who has just got released from jail and learns that her boyfriend has been cheating on her. Sin goes out and tries to find Chester and his new lover. It focuses on Rella’s revenge and to do that she can go to any limit and no one can stop her, not even her friend Alexander.
Filmmaker Sean Baker’s Tangerine is a popular and one of the most loved movies so do stream it. It might seem all about revenge there is more to wait. Why ruin the suspense? Watch it on Netflix and get to know what happened in the end.
34. The Lost Boys
- Director: Joel Schumacher
- Writer: Janice Fischer, Jeffrey Boam, James Jeremias
- Cast: Jason Patric as Michael Emerson, Corey Haim as Sam Emerson, Kiefer Sutherland as David Powers, Brooke McCarter as Paul, Billy Wirth as Dwayne, Alex Winter as Marko.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 75%
The Lost Boys’ story revolves around two siblings and their mother who have just moved to a small town in California. Sam meets two people who claim to be vampire hunters and his brother Michael gets drawn into the gang of bikers after which he starts showing signs of vampirism. Will Sam be able to save Michael and destroy the chief of the vampires?
The two brothers have the same blood yet are different from one another, or it can be said they are different. One represents good and one evil. Watch the duo and their story on Netflix and get to know who won in the end.
33. Alex Strangelove
- Director: Craig Johnson
- Writer: Craig Johnson
- Cast: Daniel Doheny as Alex Truelove, Antonio Maeziale as Elliot, Madeline Weinstein as Claire, Daniel Zolghadri as Dell, Nik Dodani as Blake, Fred Hechinger as Josh, Annie Q as Sophie Hicks.
- IMDb Ratings: 6.3/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 81%
This is a Netflix original movie that centers around a high school guy who has some identity crisis in the latter half of the movie. Initially, he was quite excited to indulge physically with his girlfriend and lose his virginity but then he meets a gay and gets attached to him. He goes on to think about his sexual identity from then onwards and it is the climax part as well.
The twist is new of a kind that has been executed naturally and thus must be in your list of movies. There are very few movies with such stories or concepts so it is better to stream them on Netflix and watch the very essence of the story.
32. Dick Johnson is Dead
- Director: Kirsten Johnson
- Writer: Nels Bangerter, Kirsten Johnson
- Cast: Kirsten Johnson, Charles Richard Dick Johnson, Michael Hilow, Ira Sachs, Vasthy Mompoint, Ana Hoffman, Kevin Loreque.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 100%
Death is inevitable but the best way to bid goodbye is to make the situation as pleasant as one can. This film narrates how a daughter tries her best to witness her father’s death and does everything just to make themselves both happy.
It is a very emotional film that aired at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and also won the Special Jury Award for Innovation in Non-fictional Storytelling if you ask us, it is worth watching that you can also know from seeing its high ratings. It is available to be streamed on Netflix so stream it now.
31. Over the Moon
- Director: Glen Keane
- Writer: Audrey Wells
- Cast: Cathy Ang as Fei Fei, Robert G. Chiu as Chin, Phillipa Soo as Chang’e, Ken Jeong as the Gobi, John Cho as Ba Ba, Ruthie Ann Miles as Ma Ma, Sandra Oh as Mrs. Zhong.
- IMDb Ratings: 6.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 81%
Over the Moon is an animated film and as the title suggests, has fiction abundant in it. Its focus is on a young girl who constructs a rocket ship and goes on a mission to meet a mythical moon Goddess.
This film is mostly based on the Chinese legend of Chang’e mysterious goddess who consumed a magical potion and by mistake went away from her partner and loved to live on the moon. It is a very popular movie streaming on Netflix now so watch it and know did she accomplish her mission or not.
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30. Don’t Look Up
- Director: Adam McKay
- Writer: Adam McKay
- Cast: Jennifer Lawrence as Kate Dibiasky, Leonardo DiCaprio as Dr. Randall Mindy, Rob Morgan as Dr. Teddy Oglethorpe, Jonah Hill as Jason Orlean, Mark Rylance as Peter Isherwell.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 56%
An astronomy student and her professor come to know that a comet is going to hit the earth soon but no one is serious about it. The two along with Dr. Oglethorpe tries to take the help of the media and warn the citizen but it seems all vague. They even try to warn the President but everyone thinks they have just gone mad. People paid no heed and continued with their jobs irrespective of the fact that the comet can destroy the earth once and for all. Will they be able to save earth from the comet that is about the size of Mt. Everest?
This film is a comedy-drama with science fiction, drama, dark comedy, fantasy, political satire, and a lot more. It is also at times a tense drama and overall it is a good movie to watch. Stream it on Netflix and share your loved it or not.
29. His House
- Director: Remi Weeks
- Writer: Remi Weeks
- Cast: Wunmi Mosaku as Rial, Sope Dirisu as Bol Majur, Matt Smith as Mark, Javier Botet and Cornell John as The Apeth, Emily Taaffe as Dr. Hayes, Gamba Cole as George, and Malaika Abigaba as Nyagak.
- IMDb Ratings: 6.5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 100%
His house has a dark and mature theme revolving around a refugee couple. They somehow succeed to escape the war-affected South Sudan and are looking to have a good life in the future. They settle in an English town but somehow feel that something is wrong. Some evil influence is disturbing them but what is it? There is an abundant mystery in this film that keeps it ongoing.
It is a popular film that has impacted the audience a lot and has been praised as well. Watch the movie, now streaming on Netflix as soon as possible and share with us, how much you liked it.
28. Marriage Story
- Director: Noah Baumbach
- Writer: Noah Baumbach
- Cast: Scarlett Johansson as Nicole Barber, Adam Driver as Charlie Barber, Laura Dern as Nora Fanshaw, Alan Alda as Bert Spitz, Ray Liotta as Jay Marotta, Azhy Robertson as Henry Barber.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 94%
This film is a must-watch. It revolves around the marriage story of Charlie and Nicole who tried their best to be in the relationship but failed. They were once the most popular couple but now are going to get divorced but are somehow failing to lead a good life. For the sake of their son Henry, they are trying to have a friendly relationship but that also is getting messy day by day.
This film is highly relatable and the situations portrayed are extremely natural and obvious. It is a great movie so do try to watch it on Netflix soon.
27. I Am Not Your Negro
- Director: Raoul Peck
- Writer: James Baldwin, Raoul Peck
- Cast: Leander Perez, Dorothy Counts, Joan Crawford, Stepin Fetchit, Willie Best, Mantan Moreland, Clinton Rosemond, J. Edgar Hoover, Kenneth Clark.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 99%
I Am Not Your Negro is a documentary film and has a high documentary rating as well. It showcases James Baldwin’s letter to his agent providing details about his next project named Remember This House. The book was meant to be personal documentation about his three companions, Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr. The book had mere 30 pages and thus it is believed, it is not a complete one.
You will get to know several facts and true events that would have been lost or remained unknown to date if this film has not been fabricated. It is now streaming on Netflix so watch it and share your thoughts about it.
26. My Octopus Teacher
- Director: Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed
- Writer: Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed
- Cast: Craig Foster, Tom Foster, Octopus, Pyjama Shark
- IMDb Ratings: 8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 93%
Take a tour of the underwater with this film and learn how well humans and animals can bond. The story focus on Craig Foster who used to have some quality time for himself and dived daily into the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa. One day he comes across an octopus and kept on tracking its movement and nature. The two become so close that they forgot about any barriers and loved each other’s presence.
This film is an excellent example to show how well animals can bond as well. It is a beautiful movie with a well-fabricated plot so stream it now on Netflix.
25. Raw
- Director: Julia Ducournau
- Writer: Julia Ducournau
- Cast: Garance Marillier as Justine, Ella Rumph as Alexia, Rabah Nait Oufella as Adrien, Laurent Lucas as Father, Joana Preiss as Mother, Bouli Lanners as The driver, Marion Vernoux as The nurse and Jean Louis Sbille as The professor.
- IMDb Ratings: 7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 93%
The film showcase how the situation can change human beings and make them someone different. Its focuses upon Justine who settles in a new place where the environment is merciless and brutal. To cope with the new situation, she tries her best and even consumes raw meat for the first time. She evolves into a new person and faces several consequences during this process.
It is a well-fabricated film and has attracted a lot of attention and got praised as well. Watch it on the Netflix streaming platform and share whether you loved it or not.
24. The Beguiled
- Director: Sofia Coppola
- Writer: Sofia Coppola
- Cast: Nicole Kidman as Miss Martha Farnsworth, Colin Farrell as Corporal John McBurney, Kirsten Dunst as Miss Edwina Morrow, Elle Fanning as Alicia, Oona Laurence as Amy, Angourie Rice as Jane.
- IMDb Ratings: 6.3/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 79%
The story depicts McBurney as a wounded soldier who needs treatment to walk again. He has been fighting in the Civil war and has got several injuries, especially in his leg. He seeks shelter at a school that is meant only for girls and gets all benefits and treatment. The girls are restricted from meeting someone from the outside world and on receiving McBurney, they feel pleased and soon everyone tries their luck out to get his attention.
McBurney also enjoys the company of the women and to stay longer, fakes that his injury has not healed totally. He seduces several women and takes pleasure in being with them. His lust eventually ruins him and eventually causes his death. It is an intriguing film with twists and turns so watch it and share your views.
23. Terminator 2: Judgement Day
- Director: James Cameron
- Writer: James Cameron, William Wisher
- Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger as The Terminator, Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor, Edward Furlong as John Connor, Robert Patrick as T-1000, Earl Boen as Dr. Silberman.
- IMDb Ratings: 8.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 93%
It has been a decade since The Terminator had tried to kill Sarah and John, her son who later becomes the leader to save mankind from machines. In this current era, another enemy comes up which is called Terminator-1000 which is of course more updated and advanced than the previous one. It also wants to kill John. Will the mother-son duo be able to save themselves once again? The film is full of action, drama, and adventure.
This movie is full of action and drama with a high sci-fi rating and not for a second will let you bored. Why wait then? Stream it on Netflix and share your thoughts.
22. A Walk Among the Tombstones
- Director: Scott Frank
- Writer: Scott Frank
- Cast: Liam Neeson as Matthew Scudder, Dan Stevens as Kenny Kristo, Boyd Holbrook as Peter Kristo, Olafur Darri Olafsson as Jonas Loogan, Brian Astro Bradley as TK, Mark Consuelos as Reuben Quintana.
- IMDb Ratings: 6.5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 68%
The story of A Walk Among the Tombstones focuses upon Matt Scudder who is a private investigator and is now given the charge to find out the killers of a drug dealer’s wife. As the story progresses we get to know that even after being given the money, the kidnappers killed the woman but Scudder refuses to admit it.
Scudder goes deeper into this case and finds out a common link. The killer has done this job more than once and all the victims are somehow connected with a drug dealer. He was on the verge of leaving the case but then a girl is kidnapped and he is determined to save the girl by any means.
The film is full of mysteries and excitement and the intriguing nature will never let you feel bored. If you are looking for an action thriller, drama, mystery then this film will be the best choice. Stream it on Netflix now.
21. A Monster Calls
- Director: J. A. Bayona
- Writer: Patrick Ness
- Cast: Lewis MacDougall as Conor O’Malley, Liam Neeson as the Monster, Sigourney Weaver as Mrs. Clayton, Felicity Jones as Elisabeth Lizzie Clayton, Toby Kebbell as Liam O’Malley.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 86%
The film depicts the struggling life of Conor. His mother is ill, his father is settled far from home and he has no such great bond with his grandmother. He is suffering from a serious crisis but one day he comes across Monster in his bedroom at night.
Unlike other monsters, this one is not at all dangerous or wild. He guides Conor on how to be happy and asks him to be confident and have faith in himself which does impact Conor and develop his character.
If you are looking for some films to watch with your child, A Monster Call will be the best choice. It has a charm of its own which is liked by both adults and children so start streaming it on Netflix.
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20. The Lost Daughter
- Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal
- Writer: Maggie Gyllenhaal
- Cast: Olivia Colman as Leda Caruso, Dakota Johnson as Nina, Ed Harris as Lyle, Peter Sarsgaard as Professor Hardy, Dagmara Dominczyk as Callisto, Paul Mescal as Will.
- IMDb Ratings: 6.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 95%
The Lost Daughter is a great film that is sure to delight you. It narrates the story of a college professor who, to have some quality time for herself goes on a vacation to Italy. There she meets a young mother and a daughter duo and becomes obsessed with them. She relates that mother with her past and remembers all her memories of her past life, especially during her early motherhood.
It is a decent movie to have some quality time and that is why it is available to be streamed on Netflix.
19. The Exorcist 1973
- Director: Willaim Friedkin
- Writer: William Peter Blatty
- Cast: Ellen Burstyn as Chris MacNeil, Jason Miller as Father, Linda Blair as Regan MacNeil, Max von Sydow as Father Lankester Merrin, Lee J. Cobb as Lieutenant William F. Kinderman.
- IMDb Ratings: 8.1/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 83%
The Exorcist, a 1973 film is loosely based on true events and was one of the most profitable movies during that time. The story focus on Regan, who started acting weirdly. His family became worried and his mother Chris MacNeil goes to the doctor to treat her daughter.
Things did not improve and a local priest worries that she might have been possessed and seeks to perform an exorcism. He requests the Church for approval and an expert, father Lankester Merrin comes to help them.
18. Dolemite is My Name
- Director: Craig Brewer
- Writer: Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski
- Cast: Eddie Murphy as Rudy Ray Moore, Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Lady Reed, Keegan-Michael Key as Jerry Jones, Mike Epps as Jimmy Lynch, Craig Robinson as Ben Taylor.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.3/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 97%
The story revolves around the protagonist Eddie Murphy, or Rudy Ray Moore who after being turned down several times, finally gets a scope to become famous under the name of Dolemite. He resolves to make a film as well but will it work out?
His struggle is real to be famous once and for all so watch the film on Netflix and see what happened next.
17. Da 5 Bloods
- Director: Spike Lee
- Writer: Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, Kevin Willmott, Spike Lee
- Cast: Delroy Londo as Paul, Jonathan Majors as David, Clarke Peters as Otis, Norm Lewis as Eddie, Isiah Whitlock Jr as Melvin, Johnny Tri Nguyen as Vinh.
- IMDb Ratings: 6.5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 92%
This film depicts the lives of Vietnam war veterans who return to their country and search for the remains of their fallen squad leader as well as some wealth or treasure. It is full of action and drama and is a tribute to those warriors who fought for their country. It has several references to the Black soldiers but is a fictional story.
This movie is a must-watch on the Netflix streaming platform so try to stream it as soon as possible. The drama rating is also quite high so do not miss it.
16. Big Fish (2003)
- Director: Tim Burton
- Writer: John August
- Cast: Ewan McGregor as Edward Bloom, Albert Finney as Edward Bloom, Billy Crudup as Will Bloom, Jessica Lange as Sandra Bloom, Helena Bonham Carter as Jenny, Alison Lohman as Sandra Bloom
- IMDb Ratings: 8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 75%
The movie revolves around the father-son duo, Edward and William. Edward is on the verge of dying and William has come to see him after several years. They had a very estranged relationship as William thought Edwards always exaggerated events and never did tell the truth.
Edward then goes on a mission to know did his father lay or were the incidents true. Watching this film on Netflix and get to know who was right.
15. Crimson Peak
- Director: Guillermo del Toro
- Writer: Guillermo del Toro, Matthew Robbins
- Cast: Mia Wasikowska as Edith Cushing, Jessica Chastain as Lucille Sharpe, Tom Hiddleston as Thomas Sharpe, Charlie Hunnam as Dr. Alan McMichael, Jim Beaver as Carter Cushing.
- IMDb Ratings: 6.5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 72%
Crimson Peak falls under the genre of gothic romance and focuses upon the newlywed couple, Sir Thomas Sharpe and Edith. She moves into his gothic mansion where she comes across Lady Lucille, Thomas’ sister, and also gets to know that some dark secrets are being hidden from her. Edith has a supernatural power, a power to talk with the dead and via which she wants to know all the secrets.
Will Edith be able to find out the mystery or will she end up realizing that monsters there are just like any other human and made of blood and flesh? Stream it on Netflix and know what happened.
14. The Kindergarten Teacher
- Director: Sara Colangelo
- Writer: Sara Colangelo
- Cast: Maggie Gyllenhaal as Lisa Spinelli, Parker Sevak as Jimmy Roy, Michael Chernus as Grant Spinelli, Gael Garcia Bernal as Simon, Anna Baryshnikov as Meghan, Ajay Naidu as Nikhil Roy.
- IMDb Ratings: 6.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 90%
This film is based on the film by Nadav Lapid that has the same name. This film takes you to your childhood. Its focus is on the relationship of a teacher and student where the former is desperate to take every measure just to let her student prosper in life. Her 5-year-old student has incomparable talent in poetry and to let it grow, Lisa even risks her own life.
This film reflects true relations and is worth watching. Stream it on Netflix and get to know how did it end.
13. How to Train your Dragon 2
- Director: Dean DeBlois
- Writer: Dean DeBlois
- Cast: Jay Baruchel as Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, America Ferrera as Astrid Hofferson, Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast, Cate Blanchett as Valka Haddock, Craig Ferguson as Gobber the Belch, Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Fishlegs Ingerman.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 91%
The first film of this series was released in the year 2010 and this, second part aired in 2014. During these five years, Hiccup and Toothless have been happily living and roaming around in different places until one day they come to know about a new area. This new area is an ice cave that is also the shelter to a huge number of new dragons and the Dragon Rider. To let there be peace, the duo tries their best to save both humans and dragons.
If you love animation then you must watch this movie as well as all the sequels.
12. Lady Bird
- Director: Greta Gerwig
- Writer: Greta Gerwig
- Cast: Saoirse Ronan as Christine Lady Bird MacPherson, Laurie Metcalf as Marion MacPherson, Tracy Letts as Larry MacPherson, Lucas Hedges as Daniel Danny O’Niell, Timothee Chalamet as Kyle Scheible.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 99%
The story focuses on Christine Lady Bird MacPherson, who is a high school teenage girl and daughter of Larry and Marion. She is inclined towards adventure and fun but fails to get any of them both at home or school. She also does not belong to a high-class family and goes through a financial crisis as well. The movie is all about her first love, her college admission, and her overall development from a teenager to an adult.
This is one of the best movies on Netflix right now so stream it soon.
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11. The Harder They Fall
- Director: Jeymes Samuel
- Writer: Jeymes Samuel, Boaz Yakin
- Cast: Jonathan Majors as Nat Love, Idris Elba as Rufus Buck, Zazie Beetz as Stagecoach Mary, Regina King as Trudy Smith, Delroy Lindo as Bass Reeves, Lakeith Stanfield as Cherokee Bill
- IMDb Ratings: 6.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 88%
Nat, an outlaw gets to know that Rufus, who is his enemy has been released. Nat cannot stand the thought and gathers his gang to track Rufus. Rufus on the other hand as well teams up with his friends and they are not someone who will lose easily.
If you are looking for some excitement and action then this movie will be a great choice to stream on Netflix.
10. Uncut Gems
- Director: Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie
- Writer: Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie
- Cast: Adam Sandler as Howard Ratner, Lakeith Stanfield as Demany, Julia Fox as Julia De Fiore, Kevin Garnett as himself, Idinia Menzel as Dinah Ratner, Eric Bogosian as Arno, Judd Hirsch.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 92%
The film centers around the life of Adam Sandler who was once a famous gems dealer but due to gambling, he has lost everything and now is in great debt. He always is in search of a big opportunity and one day, after coming across an uncut rock with Ethiopian gems, he thinks this is it. But Adam Sandler realizes that whatever he does, he can never run away from his past.
Watch this film on Netflix and share whether you liked it or not.
9. The Disaster Artist
- Director: James Franco
- Writer: Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber
- Cast: James Franco as Tommy Wiseau, Dave Franco as Greg Sestero, Seth Rogen as Sandy Schklair, Ari Graynor as Juliette Danielle, Alison Brie as Amber.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.3/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 91%
Greg Sestero is portrayed to be highly interested in acting and wants to become an actor in the future as well. He comes across Tommy in an acting class and from then onwards, Tommy starts encouraging Greg to be confident and go after his dreams.
The two initially fail but with such determination, can they achieve what they want? Stream this movie and get to know what happened next.
8. Phantom Thread
- Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
- Writer: Paul Thomas Anderson
- Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis as Reynolds Woodcock, Lesley Manville as Cyril Woodcock, Vicky Krieps as Alma Elson, Camilla Rutherford as Johanna, Gina McKee as Countess Henrietta Harding.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 91%
The story revolves around Reynolds Woodcock who is a famous dressmaker and is helped by his sister Cyril to manage the business. He had been fabricating dresses for very high families as well, from movie stars to royal members. He was determined to remain a bachelor since he was a young man and now for the rest of his life until Alma comes and he falls in love with her.
It is an intriguing film having abundant dramas in it. If you love drama then this is a must-watch.
7. The Florida Project
- Director: Sean Baker
- Writer: Sean Baker
- Cast: Brooklynn Prince as Moonee, Bria Vinaite as Halley, Willem Dafoe as Bobby Hicks, Christopher Rivera as Scooty, Mela Murder as Ashley, Valeria Cotto as Jancey, Caleb Landry Jones.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 96%
This film portrays two worlds, the fantasy world of Moonee and the harsh real world of Halley. Halley has nowhere to live, she and her daughter are homeless but Bobby does arrange for a space that Moonee is happy to live in and fails to know that there is a world besides the fantasy world in which she is living.
This film has been praised for several reasons but especially for portraying how harsh reality is. How is the mother-daughter going to survive in the long run? Watch it and get your answers.
6. It follows
- Director: David Robert Mitchell
- Writer: David Robert Mitchell
- Cast: Maika Monroe as Jaime, Keir Gilchrist as Paul Bolduan, Daniel Zovatto as Greg Hannigan, Jake Weary as Hugh, Olivia Luccardi as Yara Davis, Lili Sepe as Kelly Height.
- IMDb Ratings: 6.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 96%
This is a sort of a weird kind of film where unnatural things start to happen to a young girl who had just been involved in a physical relationship with her boyfriend. She later learns that a curse is following her and such a curse gets passed to another via sexual intercourse.
She gets helped later by her friends only after they too saw supernatural things happening with her. This film is new of a kind so you can give it a watch.
5. Sleight
- Director: J. D. Dillard
- Writer: J. D. Dillard, Alex Theurer
- Cast: Jacob Latimore as Bashir Bo Wolfe, Seychelle Gabriel as Holly, Dule Hill as Angelo, Storm Reid as Tina Wolfe, Sasheer Zamata as Georgi, Michael Villar as Packy.
- IMDb Ratings: 5.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 78%
This film was first released at the sundance film festival and since then there has been a lot going on around it. The story depicts how a young street magician somehow manages to keep on living with his sister. after their mother’s death, Bashir becomes a drug dealer and supports his sister who after some time gets kidnapped and Bashir uses his sleight of hand and strategies to find her.
Watch this film on Netflix and be sure it won’t disappoint you.
4. Yes, God, Yes
- Director: Karen Maine
- Writer: Karen Maine
- Cast: Natalia Dyer as Alice, Timothy Simons as Father Murphy, Wolfgang Novogratz as Chris, Allison Shrum as Heather, Francesca Reale as Laura, John Henry Ward as Adam.
- IMDb Ratings: 6.1/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 93%
This film revolves around a Catholic teenager who is devoted to God but somehow fails to live her life the way she wants and always seems to suppress her feelings. Will she live on with the fear of eternal damnation or will she follow her heart and go on doing want makes her happy?
We all must have gone through situations where we had to make hard choices and this film depicts one such incident.
3. Roma
- Director: Alfonso Cuaron
- Writer: Alfonso Cuaron
- Cast: Yalitza Aparicio as Cleodegaria, Marina de Tavira as Sofia, Fernando Grediaga as Antonio, Jorge Antonio Guerrero as Fermin, Marco Graf as Pepe, Daniela Demesa as Sofi.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 96%
This film depicts mainly the lives of two women, Cleo and Sofia who work for Antonio and look after 4 children. One day Antonio flees away with his mistress leaving the two ladies behind and soon after it is revealed that Cleo is pregnant.
The plot then proceeds to showcase the journey of the two ladies and their care and affection for each other.
2. Mudbound
- Director: Dee Rees
- Writer: Dee Rees, Virgil Williams
- Cast: Carey Mulligan as Laura McAllan, Garrett Hedlund as Jamie McAllan, Jason Clarke as Henry McAllan, Mary J. Blige as Florence Jackson, Rob Morgan as Hap Jackson, Jason Mitchell as Ronsel Jackson.
- IMDb Ratings: 7.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 97%
The movie centers around two men when world war ii is just over and they are finding it hard to lead a good life somewhere near the Mississippi Delta. They witness racism, poverty, and hardship and reflect the true story of people during that time.
It is a great historical film to watch and is thus made available to be streamed on Netflix.
1. Atlantics
- Director: Mati Diop
- Writer: Mati Diop, Oliver Demangel
- Cast: Mame Bineta Sane as Ada, Amadou Mbow as Issa, Ibrahima Traore as Souleiman, Nicole Sougou as Dior, Aminata Kane as Fanta, Mariama Gassama as Mariama.
- IMDb Ratings: 6.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: 96%
The story focuses on the romantic relationship between Ada and Souleiman but she has been promised to someone else. All of a sudden, Souleiman and his companions disappear before any prior notice and return only to take back their lovers. Some have even come with the aim of revenge if they are not paid their wages.
This is a romantic drama and has a high romance rating as well. It has included several genres like narrative and supernaturalism as well.
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Conclusion
Movie popularity is based on several things like whether they are horror movies or not as this genre is nowadays most in demand, or whether it has got high comedy rating /horror rating/drama rating/action thriller rating or thriller rating or is it the latest film or an old film, is it a part of film chronicles or not and so on.
Several underrated films are now coming into the limelight for Netflix and that is a good thing since people sometimes do like movies from the old lot. You can also stream decade-old films or remakes that would have been lost if Netflix had not taken the initiative to stream them.
It is hard to say which movies are the best since everyone has a different choice. Just go and stream whatever film you want and share if you like any from the above-mentioned list of movies.
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