Netflix has an extensive library of movies, and as each week brings more to the service, it becomes more of an exercise to sort through the best of the bunch.
To save time, find the highlights, as well as CNET’s full list of the best movie originals on Netflix.
What’s new this week (July 11 to 17)
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At the time of writing, these movies all score at least 70 on Metacritic. See the article : Netflix is cutting even bigger than you think (Bloom).
Thriller
I’m Thinking of Ending Things (2020)
A psychological thriller that delves deep into the surreal. I’m Thinking of Ending Things certainly won’t be for everyone, but it connects you to the frustrations of the young woman (Jessie Buckley) at heart, who struggles to break up with her seven-week relationship with her boyfriend Jake (Jesse Plemons). Though it takes a little too long, I’m Thinking of Ending Things always keeps you on your toes, with atmospheric cinematography and strong performances from Toni Collette and David Thewlis as Jake’s rather strange parents. To see also : Netflix added 43 new movies and shows this week. Fans of director-writer Charlie Kaufman will be delighted.
Two movies called The Call came out in 2020. Watch the South Korean time travel thriller that revolves around, yes, a phone call. 28-year-old Seo-yeon finds a phone buried in a closet in her childhood home. It’s about – and the caller turns out to be living in the same house 20 years earlier. The twists and turns, plus a wild cat-and-mouse chase that changes the past and present, make this a must-see.
Set in the remote Scottish Highlands, this gritty thriller is far from an idyllic retreat. Prepare for a nerve-racking nightmare from which the protagonists desperately want to wake up. Vaughn and Marcus go hunting for a boys’ weekend, but after a night of drinking, they are faced with events they could never have planned. Caliber lives up to its name, delivering a slick package of stark, gripping drama. Let the full power of this one overwhelm you.
First They Killed My Father (2017)
The fifth film on Angelina Jolie’s directorial resume turned out to be her best. Based on the memoirs of Cambodian author and human rights activist Loung Ung, the biographical thriller chronicles the horrors Ung endured as a child under the rule of the deadly Khmer Rouge. Read also : What are You Not Knowing Me on Netflix?. With an empathetic lens that paints a shocking story from a child’s perspective, First They Killed My Father is a unique war film made with control and finesse.
I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017)
If you’ve had a bad day, this might be the movie for you. When the police refuse to help with a robbery, nurse assistant Ruth and her weird neighbor Tony take matters into their own hands. I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore explores the idiosyncrasies of everyday life, before the story escalates into dark places with even darker humor. With a touch of Coen Brothers’ flair, the perfectly wrapped 96 minutes will leave you surprisingly emotional.
Sci-fi
From Netflix’s impressive roster of international films comes Spanish sci-fi horror The Platform. The high-concept story revolves around a tower that delivers food to people on each of the many levels through a platform. Those at the top snag the best and most bountiful scatter, which is devoured as the platform lowers the levels down. Social commentary resounds in this dystopian thriller, which takes shocking, occasionally gruesome twists to the bottom.
Romance
This YA film tells the story of Ellie Chu, a shy Asian American who discovers her sexuality in the remote town of Squahamish. Ellie is a straight but friendless college student who has a side job writing papers for her classmates. She helps football player Paul Munsky write a love letter to Aster Flores. But it turns out that Aster is perfect for Ellie instead. A story of self-acceptance, told with a delicate touch, The Half of It is a joy.
The Incredible Jessica James (2017)
The Incredible Jessica James introduces a delightfully confident lead character played by an equally delightful Jessica Williams. Confident and independent Jessica James goes on a blind date where she talks about nothing but her ex. A fresh take on the breakup movie with a powerful lead, this is an easy hit for an entertaining night in.
Animation
The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)
One of the best family movies on Netflix. From the same people who created Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, comes this adventure to save the world with Mom, Dad, the kids and their drooling bug-eyed dog. But amid the robotic apocalypse, led by Olivia Colman’s sinister Siri, The Mitchells vs. the Machines really is about a tense relationship between movie-loving daughter Katie and her technophobic father. The technology inept parent jokes are rife, the colors frenetic and the character growth moving. An almost perfect package with the timeless message that embracing your craziness is a superpower.
This award-winning French film begins with a severed hand escaping from a refrigerator in a lab and looking for the rest of his body throughout Paris. What an opening! With a few flashbacks and elegant animations, this strange, satisfying story delves into loss, both physically and emotionally, in the most poetic way.
Action/Adventure
2017’s Okja comes from Parasite director Bong Joon-ho – which should be an incentive to watch it. Okja, part brutal dark comedy, part surreal environmental thriller, follows a young South Korean farm girl whose pet friend is a genetically enhanced super pig. But Okja is the target of a big company that wants her delicious meat. With an English supporting cast including Tilda Swinton and Jake Gyllenhaal, Okja sucks you in with its sweetness before showing you a harrowing close-up of the meat industry.
Crime/War
Spike Lee’s fierce war drama follows a group of elderly Vietnam War veterans who return to the country in search of the remains of their squadron leader, as well as buried treasure. With a frenzied energy flowing through it, Da 5 Bloods gives you a glimpse into the Vietnam War through Black experiences, delivering an all-too-timely critique of racism and warfare.
Spanning the lives of his mobsters over several decades, The Irishman plays out a 3 and a half hour crime series. But don’t worry – you can break this tour de force if you need to. Always smart and entertaining, with Martin Scorsese favorites Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci dominating the screen, The Irishman crawls up to you and offers a terrifying look at aging mobsters and the havoc they wreak.
Beasts of No Nation (2015)
Director Cary Joji Fukunaga gives you a sobering look at the life of a boy who becomes a child soldier in a West African country embroiled in civil war. Idris Elba stars as the ruthless commander, along with the amazing Abraham Attah as the young Agu. A confrontational yet quietly hopeful snapshot of war from a human perspective, Beasts of No Nation should be on your radar if it isn’t already.
Comedy
The Forty-Year-Old Version (2020)
The title of this comedy drama may sound familiar, but its focus is an unconventional story. The Forty-Year-Old Version follows Radha, a playwright and teacher who is drawn to the forgotten passion of her childhood: rapping. Inspired by the real life of writer, director and star Radha Blank, this beautiful diary of a struggling artist will inspire and come home, with recognizable themes of failure and unfulfilled potential.
Tennis buddies Michael (Mark Duplass) and Andy (Ray Romano) receive devastating news: Michael has terminal stomach cancer. Struggling to let go of his dying friend, Andy joins Michael on a journey in search of medicine to end things before they get too painful. Paddleton turns comedy into melancholy and takes the touching friendship at its core to nimble places.
Dolemite Is My Name (2019)
Eddie Murphy returned from his acting hiatus with a glorious performance as Rudy Ray Moore, a comedian who played a character named Dolemite in 1970s stand-up routines and blaxploitation movies. Dolemite Is My Name follows Moore from his job at a record store to the big screen. Dolemite Is My Name follows Moore’s fame and its bizarre and captivating twists and turns, reflecting both Moore’s and Murphy’s talents.
Paul Giamatti and Kathryn Hahn star in a comedy-drama with something to say about modern marriage? Private Life is a unique and recognizable part of a middle-aged New York couple’s struggle with different ways to have a child. But because Hahn and Giamatti are in it, it shines with humor and charm. Add Kayli Carter to the mix as Sadie, a high school dropout, and you’ve got a new layer in this riveting film about the unpredictability of a new stage of life.
Jake Johnson co-wrote this comedy from prolific indie director Joe Swanberg (he was also behind the Netflix anthology TV series Easy). Win It All follows Eddie, a gambling addict who agrees to hide a duffel bag of money from a local thug who is going to jail. Eddie makes one of many questionable decisions and throws himself into the funds. If you’re a fan of simple, grounded stories with a focus on character, Win It All is a delight that brings out Johnson’s humor and charisma.
The Meyerowitz Stories (2017)
The Meyerowitz Stories is a bittersweet comedy-drama told through the grounded lens of Noah Baumbach. The title stories are about dysfunctional adult siblings, played by Adam Sandler and Ben Stiller, who try to live in their father’s shadow. An effervescent cast, including Dustin Hoffman, plays these intelligent, albeit miserable, characters as they weave their gripping stories.
This indie gem may have flown under the radar, so if you’re looking for a modern rom-com brimming with charm, be sure to give Tramps a watch. Callum Turner and Grace Van Patten star as Danny and Ellie, a genuine good boy and street-wise girl who try to make a shady deal for a little money. Tightly written and deftly avoiding the hackneyed territory, Tramps will capture your heart effortlessly.
Horror
Vampires vs. the Bronx (2020)
vampires vs. the Bronx is a unique comedy-horror in more ways than one. Set in New York’s Bronx, it follows young Miguel Martinez, a magnanimous boy who helps raise money for his struggling local bodega. But it’s not just new designer clothing stores that are threatening to relocate: eerily pale residents with a penchant for blood are eating people and their belongings. A commentary on gentrification with goofy charm, twists and suspense, Vampires vs. the Bronx is a fresh, entertaining twist on the genre.
His House is a horror film that, yes, gets close to home. It reveals its supernatural evil through a harrowing human story and follows Bol and Rial, a refugee couple from Sudan, who struggle to adjust to their new life in an English town. Don’t Expect Outright Jumpscares — His House taps into the psychological specters of the past and adds even more corridors of torment. A heartbreaking, powerful piece.
This clever psychological horror is drawn in part from fellow writer Isa Mazzei’s experiences as a camgirl (or webcam model). Yet Cam is not a documentary that follows Alice Ackerman, a young cam girl who one day discovers that an exact replica of herself has taken over her show. This unique red flashing thriller with the threat of technology is an excellent feature to play on.
One of the more successful Stephen King adaptations, this horror drama based on the 1922 novella is a slow burn with a mesmerizing performance at its core. Thomas Jane, also known from 2004’s Boogie Nights and The Punisher, gives one of his best performances of his career as the ever-proud Wilfred James, a farmer who makes the perfectly sensible decision to kill his wife with the help of their teenage son . The consequences are harrowing on multiple levels (if you don’t like rats, you really won’t love rats after this).
If you were mesmerized by The Haunting of Hill House, Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of the Stephen King novel Gerald’s Game is a must-see. A couple vacations in a secluded lake house, where one thing leads to another… and Carla Gugino’s Jessie ends up handcuffed to the bed with no apparent escape. Gugino puts on an immense performance and packs up the locked bedroom environment. Expect narrative and emotionally satisfying conclusions, with melancholic horror culminating in a silent triumph for its ghostly characters.
Western
The Power of the Dog (2021)
More than a decade after her previous film, Bright Star, extraordinary filmmaker Jane Campion has once again folded out of the director’s chair to oversee The Power of the Dog. She ended up winning an Oscar, so it was a good move. The Western revolves around Phil Burbank, a domineering rancher who uses the power of poisonous masculinity to get his way and mocks his brother for falling in love. The Power of the Dog is a hypnotic exercise in the subtle shifts of emotion and power in relationships. Benedict Cumberbatch, Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst are immense and help to bring Campion’s masterful vision to life.
Paul Greengrass (Jason Bourne) directs Tom Hanks in this touching western. Civil War veteran Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd discovers a young girl years after she was captured by Native Americans as a baby. While helping her return to her family, he does his usual work of traveling to cities and reading newspapers for a small fee. Don’t expect high-octane action: this road movie is fueled by character development and the beautiful views. Still, you’ll want to settle for a comforting ride with pure likeable Hanks at the wheel.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
The Coen Brothers are blowing up the western dust with an anthology film that gives you six vignettes all set on the US border. One is about the titular Buster Scruggs, a singing cowboy with a chipper who casually starts a shooting spree in a cantina. But there’s a dark twist that keeps you on your toes. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, which sews the rest of its stories together with a constant black humor, is a Coen Brothers winner.
Drama
Rebecca Hall makes her directorial debut brilliantly with her adaptation of Nella Larsen’s 1929 novel Passing. It tells the story of two light-skinned black women, one of whom chooses to pass off as white. Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga embody the duality at the heart of this delicate story, shot in black and white. Treated gracefully, Passing is a tender portrait that reveals powerful psychological depths.
Tick, Tick… Boom! (2021)
Andrew Garfield takes the spotlight for this biographical music drama about Jonathan Larson, the late composer behind Rent and Tick, Tick… Boom! Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda in his directorial debut, the film follows Larson’s career and the time pressure he feels to leave a lasting impression. With upbeat music, a meaningful story about the creative process and a passionate performance by Garfield as Larson, Tick, Tick… Boom! is a graceful and feel-good tribute.
This fine British drama unearths some buried treasure with a leading cast of Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, Lily James and Johnny Flynn. It is based on the true events surrounding the 1939 excavation of Sutton Hoo, yielding an invaluable treasure trove of Anglo-Saxon artifacts hidden in a burial vessel. Romantic, intellectual and moving, The Dig is a full range of elegance.
The Boys in the Band (2020)
The Boys in the Band sets a new stage for an ensemble cast who all performed the 2018 Broadway revival of the classic play-of-the-same-name. Among them are Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto and Matt Bomer. The film offers new perspectives on a birthday party celebrated by a group of gay men in 1968 in New York City. The party takes an unexpected turn when a visitor from the host’s past walks in. With a cast that knows how to play each other and compelling themes of self-loathing and internalized homophobia, The Boys in the Band is a thought-provoking, captivating drama.
A black and white story by David Fincher about the unsung screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz who helped Orson Welles write Citizen Kane. Step back into Old Hollywood, with beautiful cinematography and take a behind-the-scenes look at how studio systems functioned in another time. Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried are among the exceptional cast of this biographical drama filled with the lightness and darkness of his hero’s life.
The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
An Aaron Sorkin drama based on a true story? The Trial of the Chicago 7 lives up to its spurs, following the real-life trial of a group of anti-Vietnam protesters accused of conspiracy to foment riots. With a stellar cast including Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, The Trial of the Chicago 7 is both timely and full of compelling theatrical energy.
This 2019 sports drama marked the second time director Steven Soderbergh has used an iPhone to shoot a feature film (the first was 2018’s Unsane). High Flying Bird tells the story of a sports agent who’s going to get caught unless he realizes a business savings plan within 72 hours. Capturing the high tensions of professional sports through a unique shooting style, High Flying Bird is a fascinating piece composed with expert directing, editing and performance.
A movie about divorce may not sound like the best viewing experience, but Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story is a journey you’ll want to take. Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver give two of the best performances of their careers as Nicole and Charlie, a couple who embark on the emotionally and logistically complicated legal processes necessary to pry a partnership apart. Painted with an emotional complexity that includes poignantly funny moments along with the painful ones, this is happy-sad at best.
Set mainly in the Vatican City, this biographical drama follows Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio in the wake of the Vatican leak scandal. It’s as fascinating as it sounds. The Two Popes cuts a slice of real-life drama with a top-notch two-hander starring Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins.
Alfonso Cuaron’s semi-autobiographical snapshot of Mexico City’s Colonia Roma neighborhood tells a small story with staggering ability. Let Cuaron guide you through the ups and downs of a live-in housekeeper from a middle-class family. His lens captures intricately beautiful scenes in an album that quietly envelops you in wonder and grace.
This Italian film has Bong Joon-ho’s seal of approval, so let’s listen to the Oscar-winning director of Parasite and add it to this list. Happy as Lazzaro, written and directed by Alice Rohrwacher, is set in the 1970s on a tobacco farm, where the good-hearted young farmer Lazzaro dutifully works. When a nobleman convinces him to help him stage his own kidnapping, a story of friendship, innocence and social commentary unfolds. A beautifully shot, cinematic fairytale.
This elegant Spanish film will immerse you in its rich imagery and phenomenally good performances of its two lead roles. Susi Sánchez and Bárbara Lennie play Anabel and Chiara respectively, an estranged mother and daughter who are reunited for reasons that are not as obvious as they seem at first glance. The precision of the filmmaking here is worth absorbing for those who have a penchant for deliberate temporal meditations on pain, love and loss. masterly.
The Kindergarten Teacher (2018)
Maggie Gyllenhaal gives a career best performance in The Kindergarten Teacher, a drama about, yes, a kindergarten teacher. Lisa is dissatisfied with her own life, leading her to make some questionable decisions regarding one of her young students. When Jimmy displays a child prodigy with a talent for writing poetry, Lisa may or may not take credit for it. The kindergarten teacher’s slightly disturbing character study may give you some conflict, but there’s no doubting Gyllenhaal’s spellbinding performance.
Mudbound gives you a historical look at class struggle through the lens of a black veteran and a white veteran who are both still stuck with one leg in WWII. Dealing with PTSD and Racism in the Mississippi Delta, with a cast that includes Garrett Hedlund and Jason Mitchell, Mudbound’s storm will drag you to the spot.
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What’s the biggest movie of all time?
| rank | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avatar | 2009 |
| 2 | Avengers: Endgame | 2019 |
| 3 | Titanic | 1997 |
| 4 | Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens | 2015 |
What is the greatest movie in cinema history? Gone with the Wind – first released in 1939 – is widely regarded as the highest grossing film, with Guinness World Records estimating its adjusted worldwide gross at $3.4 billion in 2014.
What are the top 10 movies on Netflix this week?
Below we’ve compiled the current list of the most popular movies on Netflix in the US, along with more information about each movie….
- Girl in the photo. Image via Netflix.
- Sing 2. Image via Universal. …
- Mean girls. …
- The dark knight rises. …
- The man from Toronto. …
- final score. …
- Leave no trace. …
- wild card. …
How do you get top 10 on Netflix?
The Top 10 TV Shows and Top 10 Movies lists will appear automatically if they are available in your country and if you are using a current version of the Netflix app. The lists are updated daily with the best TV shows and movies in your country.
How do you get into the top list on Netflix?
Is Netflix Top 10 the same for everyone?
Netflix’s media center explains that the menu “updates every day and the row position will vary depending on how relevant the shows and movies are to you,” so you might not even see it right away if you just click on it. are scrolling.
Which actor has the most movies on Netflix?
Tom Hanks is no stranger to blockbuster movies. The actor has been at the forefront, starring in some of the biggest and most memorable films over several generations.
Which Netflix Has More Movies? SurfShark found that in the United States, Netflix has the most titles overall: 5,879 movies and shows, while Canada has the largest movie catalog, with 4,043 movies.
