The Best Movies From Other Countries on Netflix Switzerland - Page 5

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81. Central Station (1998)

Dora, a solitary retired schoolteacher who writes letters at Rio’s Central Station, becomes guardian to nine-year-old Josue. They journey to the Northeast seeking his father, confronting loss, hope and a growing bond.

Genres: Cult, Drama, Drama

Countries: Brazil.

Filmaffinity Rating 7.6 /10 IMDB Rating 8.0 /10

82. Lion (2016)

Based on a true story, Lion follows Saroo, a boy who gets lost on a train, is adopted in Australia, and decades later uses online maps to find his Indian hometown and reunite with his family.

Genres: Drama, Reality

Countries: Vietnam, United States, Singapore.

Filmaffinity Rating 7.3 /10 IMDB Rating 8.0 /10

83. CODA (2021)

Ruby, 17, the only hearing member of a Deaf fishing family in Gloucester, discovers a passion for singing and a duet partner. Encouraged by her teacher, she must choose between music school and supporting her family.

Genres: Drama, Comedy

Countries: Thailand.

Filmaffinity Rating 6.6 /10 IMDB Rating 8.0 /10

84. 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

Countries: Finland, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Norway, Poland and 9 country/es more.

Filmaffinity Rating 7.2 /10 IMDB Rating 8.0 /10

85. Nayattu (2021)

Nayattu follows three police officers scapegoated by politicians after an illegal arrest and civilian abuse. Accused in a political cover-up, they flee—a tense thriller on corruption, power and fragile humanity.

Genres: Drama, Thriller

Countries: Saudi Arabia, United States, India, Mexico, Colombia and 14 country/es more.

IMDB Rating 8.0 /10

86. The First Slam Dunk (2022)

Ryota Miyagi, Shohoku’s lightning-quick guard from Okinawa, reflects on his rise and teammates as they challenge unbeaten Sannoh at Inter-High. A fast, character-driven basketball drama that also traces Sakuragi’s rough path.

Genres: Anime, Anime, Family, Anime

Countries: United States, Germany, Poland, Chile, Netherlands and 24 country/es more.

Filmaffinity Rating 7.3 /10 IMDB Rating 8.0 /10

87. Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul (2020)

Riko, Reg and Nanachi descend into the Abyss's fifth layer, the Sea of Corpses, where they meet the genial but sinister White Whistle Bondrewd. His hidden horrors and ties to Nanachi force the trio into moral and physical trials.

Genres: Anime, Action/Adventure, Anime

Countries: Japan.

Filmaffinity Rating 7.3 /10 IMDB Rating 8.0 /10

88. Mommy (2014)

Diane, a widowed mother, keeps her volatile teen Steve at home to avoid institutionalization. His ADHD strains their lives and work, until neighbor Kyla's steady kindness creates an uneasy, hopeful bond.

Genre: Drama

Countries: Canada.

Filmaffinity Rating 7.4 /10 IMDB Rating 8.0 /10

89. Nobody Knows (2004)

Akira (12) and his three siblings survive alone in a cramped Tokyo flat after their mother leaves. Unregistered and often hidden, they improvise, but mounting bills and outside scrutiny threaten their fragile family.

Genres: Drama, Drama

Countries: South Korea.

Filmaffinity Rating 7.6 /10 IMDB Rating 8.0 /10

90. Ghost in the Shell (1995)

Set in 2029, Ghost in the Shell follows Major Motoko Kusanagi and Section 9 pursuing the Puppet Master, a hacker who controls augmented minds, raising questions about identity, consciousness, and a networked society.

Genres: Animation, Anime, Action/Adventure, Mystery, Crime, Drama, Science fiction, Thriller

Countries: Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Japan, Chile and 3 country/es more.

Filmaffinity Rating 7.5 /10 IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

91. Talk to Her (2002)

In the film "Talk to Her," Benigno, a nurse, secretly loves a dancer who falls into a coma. He befriends Marcos, the companion of a bullfighter also in a coma. Their lives intertwine in a clinic, leading them on an unexpected journey.

Genres: Drama, Romance, Mystery

Countries: Finland, Germany, Norway, Poland, Netherlands and 8 country/es more.

Filmaffinity Rating 7.1 /10 IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

92. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

Sirius Black, a dangerous magician, has escaped from a prison for magicians. He was an accomplice to Lord Voldemort and will try to take revenge on Harry Potter.

Genres: Action/Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery

Countries: Japan.

Filmaffinity Rating 6.9 /10 IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

93. Mystic River (2003)

Mystic River: three childhood friends from Boston are scarred by a violent abduction. Years later a girl's murder reunites them—investigation, suspicion and revenge expose buried trauma.

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Countries: Finland, Germany, Norway, Poland, Netherlands and 8 country/es more.

Filmaffinity Rating 8.0 /10 IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

94. My Sassy Girl (2001)

A college student rescues a drunken, unpredictable woman on a Seoul subway, is mistaken for her boyfriend, and gets drawn into her outrageous antics and blackouts, slowly growing attached.

Genres: Drama, Romance

Countries: South Korea.

Filmaffinity Rating 7.0 /10 IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

95. The Sea Inside (2004)

Ramón, bedridden for 30 years, longs for a dignified death. Julia, his supportive lawyer, and Rosa, his neighbor, try to change his mind. Ramón's vibrant personality affects their own principles, leading them to reconsider their lives. He understands that only true love will accompany him on his final journey.

Genres: Biography, Drama, Romance

Countries: Finland, Germany, Norway, Poland, Netherlands and 8 country/es more.

Filmaffinity Rating 7.2 /10 IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

96. Still Walking (2008)

Adult children return to their childhood home on a quiet summer day to mark the fifteenth anniversary of their eldest brother’s drowning; Ryota’s arrival, rituals and a loving meal veil lingering sorrow, unspoken tensions and revealing gestures.

Genre: Drama

Countries: South Korea.

IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

97. Sing Street (2016)

Set in 1980s Dublin, Sing Street follows Conor, a teen who starts a band to impress model Raphina. Adopting persona "Cosmo", he makes DIY videos, finds music, love and hope amid family struggles.

Genres: Drama, Musical, Comedy, Romance

Countries: United States.

Filmaffinity Rating 7.2 /10 IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

98. 3-Iron (2004)

3-Iron follows a drifter who silently inhabits vacant homes, living owners' routines briefly. His pattern shifts after meeting a trapped, abused woman; their bond becomes a sparse, haunting meditation on escape, impermanence, and connection.

Genres: Drama, Romance

Countries: South Korea.

IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

99. Togo (2019)

Set in winter 1925, Togo follows musher Leonhard Seppala and his small but fearless lead dog as they brave frozen wilderness to deliver lifesaving serum, proving grit and loyalty.

Genres: Drama, Action/Adventure, Family, Biography, History

Countries: Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Indonesia, Peru and 8 country/es more.

Filmaffinity Rating 7.0 /10 IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

100. Knives Out (2019)

When the renowned mystery novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead in his mansion, just after the family celebration of his 85th birthday, detective Benoit Blanc is recruited to investigate the matter. He will move among a network of false clues and interesting lies to try to discover the truth after the writer's death.

Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Drama, Comedy

Countries: Germany, India, Poland, Chile, Netherlands and 21 country/es more.

Filmaffinity Rating 7.2 /10 IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

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