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. The Godfather (1972)
In 1940s America, Don Vito Corleone is the powerful leader of a New York mafia family. He has four children, including the impulsive Sonny, the faint-hearted Fredo, and Michael, who wants nothing to do with his father's criminal activities. When Don Corleone refuses to get involved in the drug trade, a rival gang orders his assassination, leading to a brutal and bloody war between mafia families.
Genres: Crime, Drama
9.0
/10
9.2
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2. The Godfather: Part II (1974)
Continuation of the history of the Corleone through two parallel stories: Michael's choice as head of family businesses and the origins of the patriarch, Don Vito Corleone, first in his native Sicily and later in the United States, where, starting from below , he became a powerful head of the New York mafia.
Genres: Cult, Drama
8.9
/10
9.0
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3. Pulp Fiction (1994)
Jules and Vincent, two dim-witted hit men, work for gangster Marsellus Wallace. Vincent tells Jules that Marsellus has asked him to take care of Mia, his attractive wife. When it's time to work, you both need to "get down to business". His mission: retrieve a mysterious briefcase.
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
8.6
/10
8.8
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4. 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
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8.7
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5. Spirited Away (2001)
A ten-year-old girl travels by car with her parents to a fantastic world. When she discovers that her parents have been turned into pigs, she feels very lonely.
Genres: Animation, Anime, Action/Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
8.1
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8.6
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6. Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Children of a japanese navy officer who lives in Kobe, Japan. They fail to reach the bunker where their mother awaits them. When they look for their mother, they find her badly injured in school.
Genres: Animation, Anime, Drama, Food
8.0
/10
8.5
/10
7. Whiplash (2014)
The goal of Andrew Neiman, an ambitious young jazz drummer, is to make it big at the elite East Coast Conservatory of Music. When a teacher chooses Andrew to be part of the group, the young man's life will change.
Genre: Drama
7.8
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8.5
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8. Gladiator (2000)
In the year 180, the Roman Empire dominates the known world. After a great victory over the barbarians of the north, the old emperor Marco Aurelio decides to transfer power to Maximus. His son, who aspired to the throne, does not accept it and tries to murder Maximus.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama
7.9
/10
8.5
/10
9. Django Unchained (2012)
King Schultz (Christoph Waltz) promises a black slave to release him if he helps him catch assasins. He accepts, then wants to go find his wife, a slave in a plantation of landowner Calvin Candie.
Genre: Drama
7.9
/10
8.5
/10
10. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
Miles Morales is swept into the Multiverse, reunites with Gwen and a team of Spider‑people. When the Spot threatens reality the group fractures; Miles must grow, clash with strict leaders, and fight to save loved ones and countless worlds.
Genres: Family, Children, Science fiction, Action/Adventure
7.7
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8.5
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11. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
In a parallel universe where Peter Parker has died, a young high school man named Miles Morales is the new Spider-Man. When mafia leader Wilson Fisk builds the "Super Collider" brings in an alternative version of Peter Parker.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Animation, Science fiction, Comedy, Family
7.6
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8.4
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12. Dune: Part Two (2024)
After the fall of House Atreides, Paul takes refuge with Chani and the Fremen on Arrakis, learns about the desert, and gathers followers. They believe he is the Lisan al-Gaib; between love and visions of violence, he must choose to lead the rebellion against the Harkonnen and the Emperor for the spice and the fate of the universe.
Genres: Science fiction, Action/Adventure
7.6
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8.4
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13. 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
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8.3
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14. Heat (1995)
Neil is an expert thief. His gang is formed by professional criminals that they can even impress Detective Vincent Hanna. When McCauley’s gang prepares the final blow, and Hanna’s team is ready to avoid it.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Cult, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery
7.5
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8.3
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15. Good Will Hunting (1997)
Will is a young rebel with amazing intelligence, especially for mathematics. The discovery of his talent by the teachers will raise a dilemma: continue with his usual life - an easy work, good friends with whom to have some beers - or take advantage of his great intellectual qualities in some university. Only the advice of a lonely and bohemian teacher will help you decide.
Genre: Drama
7.5
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8.3
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16. Princess Mononoke (1997)
A young Ashitaka goes out in search of the deer god, as is the only he can free him. He discovers how the animals of the forest fight against men who are willing to destroy Nature.
Genres: Animation, Anime, Action/Adventure, Fantasy
8.0
/10
8.3
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17. Laapataa Ladies (2024)
In rural India (2001), two newlywed brides swapped on a crowded train are separated: one forms bonds at an unfamiliar station; the other hides under a false name amid secrets and a suspicious cop. A comic, moving journey about identity and womanhood.
Genres: Musical, Drama, Comedy
18. Maharaja (2024)
Maharaja, a small-town barber devoted to his daughter and a beloved dustbin "Lakshmi", pushes police after its theft. His probe reveals a violent gang and a revenge plot as he fights to recover it and protect his child.
Genre: Drama
19. Incendies (2010)
When their estranged mother Nawal dies, Canadian twins Jeanne and Simon must deliver two sealed letters to a presumed-dead father and an unknown brother, uncovering wartime secrets, betrayals and truths that reshape their identities.
Genres: Drama, Independent, Mystery
7.7
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8.3
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20. Taxi Driver (1976)
Travis Bickle is an insociable man who barely has contact with others. He lives on Betsy, an attractive blonde who works as a volunteer in a political campaign.
Genres: Crime, Drama
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8.2
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