Netflix has an unparalleled library of movies, making it tough to choose the best ones to watch. Here’s a curated list of 50 incredible movies that will keep you entertained, inspired, and on the edge of your seat:
Action & Adventure
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Extraction (2020): A ruthless mercenary embarks on a deadly mission to rescue a kidnapped boy.
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The Old Guard (2020): A group of immortal mercenaries face a new threat that could expose their existence.
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Extraction 2 (2023): The mercenary returns in an even more explosive sequel.
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Red Notice (2021): An FBI profiler finds himself caught between two notorious art thieves.
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The Adam Project (2022): A pilot teams up with his younger self to save the future.
Drama
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The Irishman (2019): A mob hitman reflects on his life of crime and violence.
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Roma (2018): A powerful and intimate portrait of a domestic worker in Mexico City.
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Marriage Story (2019): A couple navigates the complexities of divorce and its impact on their young son.
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The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020): A historical drama about the trial of anti-Vietnam War protesters.
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Hillbilly Elegy (2020): A memoir about growing up in poverty in the Appalachian Mountains.
Comedy
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Murder Mystery (2019): A couple on vacation become suspects in a billionaire’s murder.
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The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021): A dysfunctional family embarks on a cross-country road trip amidst a robot apocalypse.
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Don’t Look Up (2021): Two astronomers struggle to convince the world of an impending comet that could destroy Earth.
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The Lost City (2022): A reclusive author and her handsome cover model are kidnapped and thrust into a dangerous jungle adventure.
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Yes Day (2021): Parents grant their children 24 hours to say yes to every request.
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Blade Runner 2049 (2017): A sequel to the classic sci-fi film that explores themes of identity and memory.
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Arrival (2016): A linguist is tasked with communicating with aliens who have arrived on Earth.
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Dune (2021): A young man must embrace his destiny and unite warring clans on the dangerous planet of Arrakis.
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Stranger Things (2016-): A group of young friends investigate the disappearance of their friend in a small town with a sinister secret.
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The Witcher (2019-): A monster hunter struggles to find his place in a world where people are often more wicked than the creatures he fights.
Horror
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The Conjuring (2013): A family moves into a haunted farmhouse and faces terrifying paranormal events.
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Get Out (2017): A young African American man visits his white girlfriend’s family for the first time and discovers a sinister secret.
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Hereditary (2018): A family is haunted by a dark secret that threatens to destroy them all.
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A Quiet Place (2018): A family must live in silence to avoid being hunted by creatures with an acute sense of hearing.
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Midsommar (2019): A couple travels to a remote Swedish village for a summer festival that turns into a terrifying nightmare.
Romance
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To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018): A teenager’s secret love letters are accidentally sent out, revealing her crushes to the entire school.
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The Kissing Booth (2018): A high school student falls in love with her best friend’s brother.
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Purple Hearts (2022): A Marine and a musician enter into a marriage of convenience, but their feelings for each other begin to grow.
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After (2019): A dedicated college student falls for a mysterious and dangerous man.
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The Notebook (2004): A young couple’s love story is challenged by Alzheimer’s disease.
Thriller
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Bird Box (2018): A group of survivors must avoid looking at mysterious creatures that drive people to suicide.
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The Girl on the Train (2016): A divorced alcoholic woman becomes obsessed with a couple she sees every day from her train window.
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The Invitation (2015): A man attends a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife and her new husband, and he begins to suspect something is amiss.
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Searching (2018): A father desperately searches for his missing daughter using only her laptop and social media.
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Shutter Island (2010): A U.S. Marshal investigates the disappearance of a patient from a remote mental institution.
Documentary
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The Social Dilemma (2020): An exploration of the impact of social media on society and mental health.
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My Octopus Teacher (2020): A scuba diver forms an unlikely friendship with an octopus.
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Seaspiracy (2021): A filmmaker investigates the destructive impact of commercial fishing on marine life.
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Making a Murderer (2015-2018): A true crime documentary about a man who was twice convicted of murder but maintains his innocence.
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The Tinder Swindler (2022): A group of women expose a con artist who used the dating app Tinder to swindle them out of millions of dollars.
Kids & Family
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Moana (2016): A Polynesian princess sets sail on an epic adventure to save her island.
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Frozen (2013): Two sisters embark on a journey to save their kingdom from eternal winter.
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Toy Story (1995): A group of toys go on an adventure when their owner is away at camp.
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The Croods (2013): A prehistoric family must adapt to a changing world.
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Sing (2016): A group of animals compete in a singing competition.
Other
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Apollo 13 (1995): A thrilling account of the Apollo 13 mission to the moon.
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The Shawshank Redemption (1994): A banker wrongly convicted of murder finds hope and redemption in a prison.
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The Green Mile (1999): A prison guard forms an unlikely bond with a death row inmate.
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Good Will Hunting (1997): A brilliant but troubled math genius is helped by a therapist to overcome his demons.
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Schindler’s List (1993): A historical drama about a German businessman who saved over 1,000 Jews from the Holocaust.
Table 1: Top 10 Most Watched Netflix Movies of 2022
Rank | Title | Views (millions) |
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1 | Red Notice | 364 |
2 | Don’t Look Up | 359 |
3 | The Adam Project | 233 |
4 | Extraction 2 | 224 |
5 | The Gray Man | 213 |
6 | The Sea Beast | 194 |
7 | Purple Hearts | 191 |
8 | End of the Road | 187 |
9 | The Tinder Swindler | 175 |
10 | Hustle | 167 |
Table 2: Best Netflix Movies for Different Moods
Mood | Title |
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Feeling adventurous: | Extraction |
Need a good laugh: | The Mitchells vs. the Machines |
Looking for a thought-provoking drama: | Marriage Story |
Want to escape into a sci-fi fantasy: | Dune |
In the mood for a scare: | A Quiet Place |
Craving a heartwarming romance: | To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before |
Need a mind-bending thriller: | The Girl on the Train |
Looking for a thought-provoking documentary: | The Social Dilemma |
Want to entertain the kids: | Moana |
Feeling inspired: | Good Will Hunting |
Table 3: Top 10 Netflix Movies Loved by Critics
Rank | Title | Rotten Tomatoes Score | MetaCritic Score |
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1 | The Irishman | 96% | 94 |
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