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Netflix’s movie catalog is always growing. With an immense library of both original offerings, licensed blockbusters, and hidden gems, the streamer is the go-to for top quality movies. In this list, we take a look at 50 of the best movies Netflix currently has to offer.
Netflix might be best-known for its binge-worthy TV shows, but as we all know, the streamer has a breadth of excellent movies. In this big list, we’ll preview a bit of everything, from Oscar-nominated pictures like Martin Scorsese’s masterpiece The Irishman and Edward Berger’s war epic All Quiet on the Western Front, to fantastic hidden gems.
This big list is ranked based on a combination of overall ratings, viewership, impact, and, of course, personal opinion. Your opinions may differ!
Note: Some licensed titles won’t be available globally.
50.
Gerald’s Game
Distribution: Netflix Original
Directed by modern horror legend Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass), Gerald’s Game was the first King adaptation on Netflix, and it’s quite possibly the greatest. It’s a weird concept, but it offers up all of the tension and psychological horror that King is best known for.
The movie follows couple Gerald (Bruce Greenwood) and Jessie (Carla Gugino) as they head to a secluded spot to rekindle their faltering relationship. While sleeping together in a remote cabin, during foreplay, Gerald shockingly drops dead and Jessie is left handcuffed to the bed, her husband’s cadaver draped on top of her. As time passes, she grows delirious, and the plot takes terrifying twists and turns.
Netflix has adapted King’s works into a few Netflix Original offerings over the years, but this one us undoubtedly the best.
49
Spaceman
Distribution: Netflix Original
Adam Sandler’s Spaceman (2024) was inherently divisive among viewers; it’s certainly not a film for everyone. Based on the the 2017 novel Spaceman of Bohemia, the movie follows Jakub, a lonely astronaut stuck in outer space, far from any sort of civilisation. The film is a hugely atmospheric (and very claustrophobic) story about a man not only pondering the universe, but also his home and his wife. The movie also stars Paul Dano as the voice of Hanuš, an enigmatic creature — possibly a hallucinational figure — Jakub finds on the craft.
48
Ballad of a Small Player
Distribution: Netflix Original
Directed by Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front, Conclave), The Ballad of a Small Player is based on the novel by Lawrence Osborne, although it does go in its own direction. It’s a deeply thought-provoking psychological drama about gambling and desperation, captured through breathtaking cinematography. The movie explores themes of luck, addiction, and fate.
Set in Macau, famously one of the world’s gambling capitals, we follow Lord Doyle (Colin Farrell), an eccentric-yet-flawed British gambler who appears to be living his dream life in China. However, he’s really in hiding there after losing everything back home. As the past catches up to him, he finds himself between a rock and a hard place.
47
The King
Distribution: Netflix Original
Before he starred in Dune and Wonka, Timothée Chalamet played Hal, the Prince of Wales, who would become King Henry V in 1413 following the aftermath of his brother’s death. The epic historical movie is a loose adaptation of William Shakespeares seminal Henriad plays.
The King also stars Taron Egerton, Robert Pattinson, Ben Mendelsohn, and Lily-Rose Depp.
46
Damsel
Distribution: Netflix Original
Millie Bobby Brown shines as Elodie, a young girl who marries a handsome prince… only to quickly learn that the entire marriage was a trap. Before long, she’s plunged into a cave, where there lurks a dragon out to get her. What follows is a fight for survival as Elodie battles one of the genre’s greatest foes.
The film is a mixed bag. Sure, the plot is a bit hollow. It sets up a simple premise, offering plenty of fantastic action sequences and an exceptional performance from Millie Bobby Brown. In terms of ratings, it wasn’t quite so impressive. The movie currently boasts a meagre 56% on IMDb, which is probably a little harsh. Damsel was most-watched Netflix film for the first half of 2024 and remains the 10th most successful movie on the streamer.
45
The Babysitter
Distribution: Netflix Original
Starring Samara Weaving as the titular babysitter, 2017’s The Babysitter blends comedy, thriller, horror, and slasher elements. Sent to look after 12-year-old Cole, who has a no-so-subtle crush on her, he must put aside his childish feelings when he learns that she’s a member of a murderous satanic cult of teenagers. Cole soon learns that he’s to be her first blood sacrifice, and so the film becomes a fight for him to survive the night.
After a strong debut, The Babysitter merited a sequel movie, The Babysitter: Killer Queen, in 2020.
44
The Woman in Cabin 10
Distribution: Netflix Original
The Woman in Cabin 10 is a psychological thriller movie from Simon Stone, who co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse. The story takes place on a luxury cruise, where a journalist witnesses a passenger tossed overboard late one night. However, when she tries to recount the events and tie all of the moving pieces together, she’s told that the event must’ve been a dream. Determined to find her own answers, and perhaps digging a little too deep, she ends up putting herself in danger.
The movie has a stacked cast, including Keira Knightley (Pride & Prejudice), Guy Pearce (L.A. Confidential, The Hurt Locker), Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso), and Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Surface).
43
Leave the World Behind
Distribution: Netflix Original
Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke star in Leave the World Behind, a sci-fi thriller from esteemed Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail. Based on the 2020 novel by Rumaan Alam, the movie takes place after a technological blackout dawns, marking the sudden collapse of communication and technology, and the chaos that ensues as a result. The film was also executive produced by former U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
Leave the World Behind had a fast surge in viewership on release, making it Netflix’s 8th most popular movie ever.
42
I’m Thinking of Ending Things
Distribution: Netflix Original
Based on the novel by Iain Reid, I’m Thinking of Ending Things boasts a pretty stellar cast, including Jessie Buckley, Jesse Plemons, David Thewlis, and Colby Minifie. The atmospheric, thought-provoking story follows a young woman joins her boyfriend on a road trip to meet him parents on their remote farm. It’s also filmed in a beautiful retro style.
The movie seamlessly blends together psychological horror with mystery and intrigue. It’s abstract and slow-burning, leaving you clutching onto every scene. This is definitely a niche film, but it’s worth the strange journey.
41
Bird Box
Distribution: Netflix Original
Releasing back in 2018, Bird Box was an instant hit. In fact, it quickly placed in Netflix’s most popular movies of all-time, remaining in the top 10 today. Based on the best-selling novel, Bird Box sets the scene in a post-apocalyptic world, where an unseen entity compels people to commit suicide. Naturally, in a move for survival, people mask their faces. The story follows Malorie, who’s determined to protect two children. While completely blindfolded, they traverse the post-apocalyptic lands, ultimately attaching themselves to a ragtag group of survivors. It’s a story of survival, hope, and determination.
Thanks to its success, Bird Box also merited a later spinoff, Bird Box Barcelona, which was decent but didn’t quite reach the heights of its predecessor.
40
Back in Action
Distribution: Netflix Original
Back in Action marks Cameron Diaz’s return to acting after a 10-year break — and it was a terrific comeback. Diaz stars alongside Jamie Foxx in the ultimate, action-packed spy thriller.
The movie follows retired CIA spies Emily and Matt, who’ve moved on from their careers to pursue a family life. However, when their secret identities are exposed and former dangers resurface, they’re forced to re-engage in the world of espionage. However, this time they’ve got a family to protect.
39
The Adam Project
Distribution: Netflix Original
Ryan Reynolds in a sci-fi action thriller with time travel? What’s not to love? The Adam Project is helmed by long-time Stranger Things director Shawn Levy, and it takes place after time-travelling pilot Adam unintentionally lands in the year 2022, where he must team up with his 12-year-old self in order to get back home and save the future of Earth.
Funny, emotional, and action-packed, The Adam Project has got a bit of everything. While definitely a success, it didn’t quite break into Netflix’s all-time top 10.
38
28 Years Later
Distribution: Licensed by Netflix
Releasing in June 2025, Danny Boyle’s long-awaited zombie threequel 28 Years Later was a massive success. In fact, a sequel — The Bone Temple — is already set for release in January 2026. The movie, written by Alex Garland, executive produced by Cillian Murphy, and helmed by Danny Boyle, was shot in Boyle’s signature bare-bones style, in which he used a ton of rigged-up iPhones to achieve a gritty aesthetic. It follows a group of survivors trying to survive on an island cut off from North East England.
It boasts an all-star cast, including Jodie Comer (Isla), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Jamie), Ralph Fiennes (Dr. Ian Kelson), and 14-year-old breakout star Alfie Williams (Spike).
37
The Gray Man
Distribution: Netflix Original
If you want an action-packed, big-budget Netflix spy thriller with a stacked cast, look no further than The Gray Man. We’re talking stars like Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, and Ryan Gosling. Helmed by Avengers: Endgame and The Electric State directors Joe and Anthony Russo, the movie follows the CIA’s top agent, known only as the Gray Man, as he uncovers dark agency secrets and conspiracies, which leads a former colleague to put a bounty on his head, sparking a huge manhunt from international assassins.
A sequel was announced back in 2022, but things have gone quiet since.
36
Passing
Distribution: Netflix Original
Actress-turned-director Rebecca Hall made her directorial debut with Netflix’s Passing, and it’s difficult to believe that it was a first foray behind the camera. The movie is expertly crafted, told with a gorgeous black-and-white aesthetic.
The 2021 BAFTA-nominated film adapts Nella Larsen’s classic 1929 novel. It’s set in 1920s New York, following two Black women — Irene Redfield (Tessa Thompson) and Clare Kendry (Ruth Negga). Both women rekindle their friendship after knowing each other from childhood. Redfield is married to a black man, while Negga, who passes for white, is married to a racist white man. It’s an intelligent and poignant retelling of the novel.
35
Star Trek (2009)
Distribution: Licensed by Netflix
J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek blockbuster landed in Netflix’s US library on November 3rd, 2025. The 2009 movie was a massive box office success, grossing over $380 million worldwide. Made in a way that satisfies fans of the classic series and stands as a jumping-on point, it’s both a reimagining and clever continuation of the original series, the movie follows James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) and Spock (Zachary Quinto) aboard the USS Enterprise, as they face off against Nero (Eric Bana).
The franchise spawned two sequels, but recent reports suggest that a fourth instalment has been scrapped.
34
Mudbound
Distribution: Netflix Original
Dee Rees’s made her directorial debut with Mudbound, where she made history, becoming the first Black woman to be nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Oscars. The film brilliantly adapts Hillary Jordan’s novel of the same name, which tells the story of two World War II veterans, who return to a changed rural Mississippi after the war. There, they struggle with the memories of combat.
33
Okja
Distribution: Licensed by Netflix
Before director Bong Joon Ho took home an Academy Award for Parasite, he made Okja, a super-emotional movie that follows a young girl named Mija (Seo-Hyeon Ahn) who lives in rural Korea with her best friend. Her friend? A giant fantastical animal who’s something of a cross between a hippopotamus and an elephant. She cares for the animal, named Okja, for over a decade. Eventually, her family caught wind of the fantastical beast and shipped Okja to New York. Naturally, Mija sets a course to save her best friend.
Okja has a stacked cast, including Paul Dano, Tilda Swinton, and Jake Gyllenhaal. It is a lovely fantasy film and an excellent commentary on greed and moral issues.
32
Enola Holmes
Distribution: Netflix Original
Millie Bobby Brown is one of has one of the most esteemed filmographies on Netflix, from Stranger Things to her solo fairytale movie Damsel (also on this list). At just 21-years-old, it feels like she’s been around forever. Another one of her most popular projects is Enola Holmes, where she plays Sherlock Holmes’ curious and rebellious little sister.
The movie is based on The Enola Holmes Mysteries by Nancy Springer. It follows the spoils of Sherlock’s 14-year-old sister Enola, who continually outwits her world-famous brother (played by Henry Cavill in this version). The movie is just a ton of family fun, filled with mystery and thrills.
Moreover, the movie has spawned a larger franchise, with a sequel already on streaming and a third instalment set to arrive in 2026. With nine books in the series, it seems like Enola Holmes could be here to stay for a long time!
31
The Two Popes
Distribution: Netflix Original
Inspired by true events, The Two Popes is headlined by acclaimed, award-winning actors Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins. Directed by Fernando Meirelles, the movie takes place during a time of uncertainty in the Vatican, where both Pope Benedict and the future Pope Francis face their pasts and attempt to find common ground for the greater good of the Catholic Church.
30
Beasts of No Nation
Distribution: Netflix Original
Releasing way back in 2015, Beasts of No Nation was the first-ever feature film distributed by Netflix, and it set a gold standard for the gluttony of films that have followed. It’s based on the 2005 novel by Uzodinma Iweala and is headlined by Idris Elba. The movie follows a young African boy, Agu (Abraham Attah), who’s forced to join a military unit following a civil war that tears his family apart.
29
Whiplash
Distribution: Licensed by Netflix
2014 drama Whiplash is one of the most intense films you’ll watch. The movie stars Miles Teller as Andrew, a wannabe drummer. After enrolling in a prestigious music conservatory, Andrew gets mentored by pretentious teacher Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), who uses his unconventional tactics to push him to his absolute limits. The movie is hard to watch at times, but undeniably a masterpiece with flawless performances from Simmons and Teller.
28
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Distribution: Netflix Original
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a 6-part anthology film, set in 19th-century post-Civil War America. The film is unique simply by its format, based on All Gold Canyon by Jack London and The Girl Who Got Rattled by Stewart Edward White. The six stories are all intriguing, compelling, and group together to deliver a multi-faceted movie.
Tim Blake Nelson stars as Buster Scruggs; an eccentric, cheerful, singing cowboy. Liam Neeson is also involved as a brooding, morally ambiguous character, partnered with limbless The Artist (Harry Melling).
27
Happy Gilmore 2
Distribution: Netflix Original
Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore is one of the most iconic movies from the 1990s. Almost 30 years after the original, Netflix returned to the beloved franchise for a long-awaited sequel. In Happy Gilmore 2, Gilmore returns to golf after ending on the high of winning the Tour Championship. This time, however, he takes golfing up again to finance his daughter’s ballet classes. After years of waiting, the sequel very much lived up to expectations — tying a bow on the franchise.
26
Don’t Look Up
Distribution: Netflix Original
Don’t Look Up is the fourth most successful movie in Netflix history. When it comes to stacked casts, it doesn’t get much bigger than this. Headlined by Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio, the movie also stars Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, and Timothée Chalamet.
Both written and directed by award-winning filmmaker and comedian Adam McKay, Don’t Look Up follows two astronomers who embark on media tour to warn mankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth.
25
Red Notice
Distribution: Netflix Original
Speaking of all-star casts, Red Notice stars Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot. Ed Sheeran also makes a cameo appearance. The three teamed together for Red Notice, a high-octane espionage movie that sees FBI agent John Hartley (Johnson) cross paths with two cunning art thieves, played by Gadot and Reynolds. It’s a heist like no other. From big stunts, to epic drawn-out action sequences — it’s all there.
24
Goodbye June
Distribution: Netflix Original
In her directorial debut, Kate Winslet delivers a poignant and sentimental film with Goodbye June. Set in England during Christmas time, the film follows a family who gather together in hospital when they learn that their mother, June (Helen Mirren) is dying of cancer. In our 3.5 star review, we praised the film’s “touching lament to the ones that bring us together and the ones we mourn their absence during the holiday season.”
23
Tick, Tick… Boom!
Distribution: Netflix Original
Helmed by Hamilton creator and Broadway legend Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tick, Tick… Boom! stars Andrew Garfield as a 30-year-old struggling songwriter in New York City. The biopic musical is based stage show of the same name by Jonathan Larson, which in turn is loosely based on Larson’s own life story. It’s a film about pressure, creativity, and the race to create meaningful art before time runs out.
22
Carry-On
Distribution: Netflix Original
Carry-On is the third most successful English-language Netflix Original film ever. Headlined by Taron Egerton, the airline thriller also stars Dean Norris, Jason Bateman, and Sofia Carson. Set on Christmas Eve, Carry-On follows a young airline security guard, who’s blackmailed by a passenger, who threatens to smuggle a dangerous package aboard an aircraft.
21
Troll
Distribution: Netflix Original
After premiering in 2022, Troll quickly became Netflix’s most popular non-English film. The movie is very much your typical giant monster flick. In this case, it’s a troll, a creature engrained in fantasy folklore, who unveils himself in Norway after being trapped for over 1000 years. Enraged, he destroys everything in his path, sparking national alarm. As the troll destroys his way through the Norwegian countryside, nearing the capital of Oslo, the residents must prepare for his attack.
The much-anticipated sequel Troll 2 premieres on Netflix on December 1.
20
Jay Kelly
Distribution: Netflix Original
Of all the Netflix movies that debuted at film festivals in 2025, Jay Kelly took most of the headlines. Helmed by Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach and starring both George Clooney and Adam Sandler, the movie had a top-tier cast behind it.
The film stars famous movie star Jay Kelly (Clooney) and his manager Ron (Sandler) as they take a sabbatical through Europe, exploring new locations, confronting their life choices, and their ultimate legacies.
19
The Green Mile
Distribution: Licensed by Netflix
When a movie is based on a Stephen King novel, you know it’s going to be good. This is exactly the case for The Green Mile, which stars Tom Hanks as corrections officer Paul Edgecomb, manager of the death row section in a penitentiary. When Edgecomb discovers that John Coffey, a man poised for death, harnesses immense powers, he ardently tries to prevent his execution.
The Green Mile is the ultimate tear-jerker movie. It’s directed the Frank Darabont, the man behind the first season of The Walking Dead and blockbuster The Shawshank Redemption.
18
Fear Street (all four of them!)
Distribution: Netflix Original
In 2021, Netflix went all-in on Fear Street. The streamer released 3 movies (each respectively subtitled 1994, 1978, 1966) in the same month. The movies are based on the novels by seminal horror writer R.L. Stine, and set in the fictional town of Shadyside — a place better known as the murder capital of the United States. The setting and tone of the films are inspired by movies from the era they cover, while still having the feel of a modern, contemporary horror. You’ll get vibes of Scream, Halloween, and so on.
Moreover, if the trilogy isn’t enough for you, Netflix also released Fear Street: Prom Queen in 2025. Prom Queen revisits fictional town of Shadyside for the high school class of ‘88, where the election for Prom Queen gets bloody.
If you want to immerse yourself in a movie series of horror and slasher, it doesn’t get much better than Fear Street!
17
Extraction
Distribution: Netflix Orignal
Chris Hemsworth stars as ruthless mercenary Tyler Rake in 2020 thriller Extraction. The thriller sees gun-for-hire Rake head to Bangladesh after accepting an offer to rescue an Indian crime lord’s teenage son. The movie was praised for its explosive, high-octane action sequences. It merited a sequel in 2023, which was equally brilliant.
Netflix continues to invest in the franchise, with a TV series also on the way.
16
Baby Driver
Distribution: Licensed by Netflix
Baby Driver was licensed by Netflix in November 2025. Directed by Edgar Wright, the 2017 movie follows Baby (Ansel Elgort), a reluctant getaway driver, who’s blackmailed into embarking on a big heist. The film has a stacked cast, including Lily James, Jamie Foxx, and Jon Hamm.
Edgar Wright is on a high right now with his latest movie The Running Man. But Baby Driver remains one of his most esteemed movies. It’s a must-watch for any fan of his movies.
15
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Distribution: Netflix Original
The sixth movie in the cult, long-running Wallace & Gromit franchise, Vengeance Most Fowl sees the beloved British duo face off against their iconic nemesis, the evil penguin Feathers McGraw. We loved Vengeance Most Fowl, calling it “the funniest Wallace & Gromit instalment yet” in our review. If you’re a fan of the original movies, or just want a ton of laughs, Vengeance Most Fowl is a stellar choice.
14
The Power of the Dog
Distribution: Netflix Original
Benedict Cumberbatch shines as cruel rancher Phil Burbank in The Power of the Dog, This his first Western movie (as hard to believe as that is). The film, directed by Jane Campion, got nominated for myriad awards, including Best Picture at the Oscars.
The movie is based on Thomas Savage’s 1967 novel. It follows Burbank, whose life is turned upside down when his brother George (Jesse Plemons) introduces his new wife Rose (Kirsten Dunst), as well as her son Peter (Kodi Smit-McPhee). The film weaves together classic Western vibes with romantic and psychological beats.
13
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Distribution: Netflix Original
Back in 2021, Netflix bought the rights to two Knives Out sequels in a deal worth over $460 million. The first sequel, Glass Onion, is set in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the world stood still. The film sets the scene on a private island in Greece, in a mansion called the Glass Onion. There, owner and tech billionaire Miles Bron launches his own, intricate murder mystery game. He invites plenty of contestants, but when one shows up dead, Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) investigates.
Glass Onion received positive reviews on release, going on to receive a Critics Choice Movie Award for Best Comedy.
12
Pinocchio
Distribution: Netflix Original
Guillermo del Toro has a rich roster on Netflix, from his anthology series Cabinet of Curiosities, to his latest masterpiece Frankenstein. In 2022, he reimagined the classic tale of Pinocchio. The film is sweet, charming, and delightful, and its inspired stop-motion style is some of the best animations you’ll see.
The story is a loose adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s classic 1883 Italian novel. The tale of Pinocchio has been widely covered in the media throughout the years, perhaps most notably through Disney’s animated version and even the Shrekmovies. But this one takes the crown as the best.
11
Inglorious Basterds
Distribution: Licensed by Netflix
If you haven’t yet checked out Quentin Tarantino’s war masterpiece, you’ve only got limited time to watch it before the movie leaves Netflix on December 1, 2025. The 2009 movie, set during the Second World War, is Tarantino at his brutal, violent, and thrilling best. It also has a star-studded cast, including Brad Pitt, Christopher Waltz, Eli Roth, and Michael Fassbender.
10
Pride & Prejudice
Distribution: Licensed by Netflix
For those unaware, Netflix is currently in the process of adapting Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice into a series. The streamer has previously adapted Persuasion into a movie, which was divisive to say the least. Before any of those, there was Pride & Prejudice (2005), a movie regarded as the best Austen adaptation ever.
Pride & Prejudice stars Kiera Knightley as Elizabeth Bennett, a young girl who slowly-but-surely falls in love with Mr. Darcy, a stoic and prideful man from a proud family. It’s perfect for fans of Regency-era fiction, especially the Bridgerton lovers out there.
9
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Distribution: Netflix Original
A standalone sequel to Glass Onion, the movie premiered at film festivals to excellent reviews, with many calling it the best of the three films. This movie sees Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) take on a case shrouded in conspiracy and a web of secrecy, in which death brings him to meet charismatic priest, Monsignor Jefferson Wicks and his congregation. Unlike its predecessor, this movie takes on a darker and more gothic tone.
Wake Up Dead Man also boasts a top-tier cast, including Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, and Jeremy Renner.
8
A House of Dynamite
Distribution: Netflix Original
In our review of A House of Dynamite, we called it “one of the best thrillers Netflix has ever made.”
Directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Noah Oppenheim (Jackie, Zero Day), the tense political thriller takes place when a nuclear missile is detected heading towards the United States, sent from an unidentified enemy. With limited time, the US Government must figure out a way to shoot down the missile before it reaches Chicago.
A House of Dynamite boasts an all-star cast, including Idris Elba as the US President and Rebecca Ferguson as Captain Olivia Walker.
7
The Irishman
Distribution: Netflix Original
Seminal filmmaker Martin Scorsese assembled the mother of all casts for his crime epic The Irishman. We’re talking about some of the most iconic names from the genre, including Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino. There’s superstars everywhere you look.
The 3-hour epic follows truck driver Frank Sheeran (De Niro), who finds himself entangled with Russell Bufalino (Pesci) and his Pennsylvanian crime family. As the movie progresses, he climbs the ranks and becomes a top hit man, placing a target on his back in the process.
6
K-Pop Demon Hunters
Distribution: Netflix Original
When it comes to K-Pop Demon Hunters, the numbers speak for themselves. It is Netflix’s most successful movie to date. The animated film follows K-Pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey. However, when they fail to sell out stadiums or top the Billboard charts, they instead go undercover to protect their fans from supernatural dangers.
Naturally, given the success of K-Pop Demon Hunters, Netflix is already exploring a potential sequel.
5
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Distribution: Licensed by Netflix
Based on the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, David Fincher’s 2008 movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is undoubtedly a masterpiece. Starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, the movie chronicles the strange and touching life of Benjamin Button, who has a most peculiar condition: he is born an old man and ages backwards. Throughout the 20th century, it documents his trials, tribulations, and romances.
4
Back to the Future (trilogy)
Distribution: Licensed by Netflix
The Back to the Future movies need no introduction. The trilogy is regarded as one of the finest ever created. It’s genre-defining and quintessentially 1980s. The movies have come and gone on Netflix over the years, but the entire trilogy was added again as of November 1, 2025. Why not jump back into the iconic DeLorean and rejoin Marty McFly and Doc Everett Brown on their time-hopping adventures?
3
All Quiet on the Western Front
Distribution: Netflix Original
All Quiet on the Western Front is undeniably one of the most celebrated movies in Netflix’s history. Look no further than the nine Oscar nominations it received, taking home four: Best International Feature Film, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Production Design.
The adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s 1929 novel takes place during World War I, following an idealistic young German soldier on the frontline. His dreams and aspirations, and hopes of heroism, wither and fade as he deals with the intensity and distress of war. The film is a stunningly-filmed and striking piece of art, one that’s an absolute must-watch for any Netflix subscriber.
2
Frankenstein
Distribution: Netflix Original
From Pan’s Labyrinth to The Shape of Water, Guillermo del Toro is one of the most acclaimed filmmakers in the world. Known for his bleak and gothic style, a del Toto adaptation of Mary Shelley’s horror classic Frankenstein always felt like it could be a match made in heaven. Turns out, it was better than anyone could’ve imagined.
Stylistic and deeply thought-provoking, this adaptation of Guillermo del Toro at his absolute best. The movie stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elodi as his monstrous creation.
1
Parasite
Distribution: Licensed by Netflix
South Korean dark comedy Parasite released in 2019, and the rest is history. The movie was a breakout success, becoming the first-ever non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Parasite follows the struggling Kim family, who lived cramped together in a basement apartment. One by one, they infiltrate the house of a rich family, each of them posing as a qualified professional. The story centres on deception and social inequality. It’s a unique concept, masterfully crafted and fully deserving of the gluttony of awards it received.
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