Good movies to watch on Netflix
Looking for the best movies to watch on Netflix and not sure where to start? You’re in the right place. This page brings together a carefully curated list of top Netflix movies, ranked using ratings from IMDb and FilmAffinity, two of the most trusted platforms for movie lovers worldwide. By combining global popularity with critical and audience-driven scores, this list helps you discover films that consistently stand out for their storytelling, performances, and overall impact. Whether you’re in the mood for a gripping thriller, an emotional drama, or an unforgettable classic, these highly rated picks make choosing your next movie night a whole lot easier.| 1 | 2 | 3 |
1. 12th Fail (2023)
A sincere small-town man heads to Delhi to become a police officer, facing systemic adversity at every step ahead of the notorious civil service exams.
Genres: Musical, Drama
7.1
/10
8.7
/10
2. American History X (1998)
A "skin head" of neo-nazi ideology is imprisoned for murdering a black man. He returns to his neighborhood willing to move away from the world of violence.
Genres: Drama, Crime
8.3
/10
8.5
/10
3. Back to the Future (1985)
A random mistake leads Marty McFly to 1955, a year in which his parents had not yet met. After preventing his first encounter, he must get them to meet and get married.
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Science fiction, Action/Adventure, Romance, Family, Drama
7.5
/10
8.5
/10
4. Dangal (2016)
Mahavir Singh Phogat is a wrestling coach who trains his daughters Babita Kumari and Geeta.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Biography, Drama, Sport
7.3
/10
8.3
/10
5. Batman Begins (2005)
The movie narratesthe origins of Bruce Wayne and this alter ego Batman and the motives that made him the representative of Good in Gotham City.
Genres: Drama, Crime
7.4
/10
8.2
/10
6. Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)
A devout man, Pawan "Bajrangi," finds a speech-impaired Pakistani girl lost in India and vows to return her home. Battling legal, political and logistical obstacles, his cross-border journey becomes a moving testament to compassion bridging national divides.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama
7.2
/10
8.1
/10
7. Chak De! India (2007)
Chak De! India follows disgraced ex-captain Kabir Khan, who coaches India's women's hockey team to redemption. Through strict coaching and unity, they overcome conflict to fight for national pride.
Genres: Drama, Family, Sport
8. Dead Poets Society (1989)
At a conservative New England boarding school, free-spirited teacher John Keating inspires students, shy Todd, ambitious Neil and others revive the secret Dead Poets Society, challenge tradition and parental and institutional authority, gain confidence, deepen bonds and pay for following their voice.
Genres: Drama, Comedy
7.6
/10
8.1
/10
9. 12 Years a Slave (2013)
Solomon tells the story of a black musician cult who lived with his family in New York. After having a drink with two men, Solomon discovers he has been drugged and kidnapped. He decides not to give up and wait for the right time to regain freedom.
Genres: Biography, Drama, History
7.3
/10
8.1
/10
10. Catch Me If You Can (2002)
In the 1960s, Frank W. Abagnale was a young and elusive criminal who adopted various identities. Carl Hanratty, an FBI agent, had the mission to capture him, but Frank was always one step ahead of him.
Genres: Biography, Crime, Drama
7.3
/10
8.1
/10
11. Before Sunrise (1995)
Jesse, an American, and Céline, a French student, meet on a Vienna train; Jesse persuades her to spend his last day in Europe with him. Over one day and evening they wander, share intimate conversations about life, love and mortality, forming a fleeting, bittersweet connection.
Genres: Cult, Drama, Independent, Romance
7.4
/10
8.1
/10
12. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
Raj, a fun-loving NRI, and Simran fall in love in Europe. Her traditional father returns her to India to wed a childhood betrothed. Raj follows to Punjab to win Simran and her family’s blessing.
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance
6.7
/10
8.0
/10
13. Castle in the Sky (1986)
Sheeta and Pazu set in motion a chain of irreversible events. They will find a treasure far greater than the power of ruling the world.
Genres: Animation, Anime, Action/Adventure, Family, Drama, Fantasy, Science fiction, Romance
7.5
/10
8.0
/10
14. Dune (2021)
Arrakis, a desert planet controlled by House Domerides, holds valuable resources. Duke Leto, Lady Jessica, and their son Paul arrive to reclaim their honor but face betrayal and intrigue, leading to a clash with the locals, the Fremen.
Genres: Science fiction, Action/Adventure
7.2
/10
8.0
/10
15. Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
'Bohemian Rhapsody' is a celebration of the band Queen, their music and their singular singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes to become one of the world's most beloved showman. The film chronicles the band's meteoric rise to music's Olympus through their iconic songs and groundbreaking sound.
Genres: Drama, LGBTQ, Biography, Science fiction, Musical
7.2
/10
7.9
/10
16. Arrival (2016)
Twelve strange and mysterious alien ships are located around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to find a way to converse with the aliens to find out if they came with peaceful or threatening intentions.
Genres: Drama, Mystery
7.4
/10
7.9
/10
17. Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
In a future where Earth is invaded by unbeatable aliens, Officer William Cage is sent on a suicidal mission and repeatedly dies in battle. However, he gains new skills with each death and is assisted by warrior Rita Vrataski.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Mystery, Science fiction
6.8
/10
7.9
/10
18. All About My Mother (1999)
Madrid. Manuela, a single mother, sees her son die the day she turns 17, for running to get the autograph of Huma Rojo, her favorite actress. Destroyed, Manuela travels to Barcelona in search of the boy’s father.
Genres: Comedy, Drama
7.1
/10
7.8
/10
19. Call Me by Your Name (2017)
Elio Perlman, a 17-year-old, spends the warm and sunny summer of 1983 in his parents’ country house in northern Italy. He spends his time lazying, listening to music, reading books and swimming until one day his father’s new american assistant arrives in the great village.
Genres: Drama, LGBTQ, Romance
7.2
/10
7.8
/10
20. All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)
At the start of World War I, Paul Baumer (Thomas) is a young German patriot eager to fight. But when the horrors of war soon become too much to bear, and his friends are killed or seriously injured, Paul questions the sanity of fighting.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama
7.2
/10
7.8
/10
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