Good movies to watch on Netflix - Page 3

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.
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41. Scent of a Woman (1992)

Frank Slade, a retired colonel who is blind, is being assisted by a young student, Charlie. Over Thanksgiving weekend, Frank convinces Charlie to accompany him to New York City instead of staying home.

Genre: Drama

Filmaffinity Rating 7.4 /10 IMDB Rating 8.0 /10

42. The King's Speech (2010)

The Duke of York became King of England under the name of George VI, after the abdication of his older brother, Edward VIII. His stuttering, which was a great inconvenience to the performance of his duties, led him to seek the help of Lionel Logue, an expert orator who tried to eliminate this defect in the monarch's speech.

Genres: Biography, Drama, History

Filmaffinity Rating 7.4 /10 IMDB Rating 8.0 /10

43. The Revenant (2015)

The explorer Hugh Glass is critically injured in a bear attack and left to fend for himself by a treacherous member of his team. With willpower as her only weapon, Glass will have to face a hostile territory.

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

Filmaffinity Rating 7.2 /10 IMDB Rating 8.0 /10

44. G.O.R.A. (2004)

A carpet salesman is abducted by extraterrestrials and transported to the planet. There he will meet strange characters, such as a gay robot named 216. They will try to rescue princess Ceku from being married to evil commander Logar.

Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Science fiction

Filmaffinity Rating 5.0 /10 IMDB Rating 8.0 /10

45. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)

A thousand years after an apocalyptic war, the Earth appears covered in forests infested with poisonous mushrooms and giant insects. Nausicaä is the princess of the Valley of the Wind, a tiny kingdom. The crisis erupts when the neighboring kingdom of Tolmekia, led by Princess Kushana, invades the Valley of the Wind.

Genres: Action/Adventure, Anime, Fantasy, Animation, Science fiction

Filmaffinity Rating 7.6 /10 IMDB Rating 8.0 /10

46. 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

Filmaffinity Rating 7.2 /10 IMDB Rating 8.0 /10

47. Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)

Naina is a serious girl with a very serious life. But one day, her soul is awakened by happy Aman, who teaches her that life is meant to be lived.

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Musical

IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

48. 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

Filmaffinity Rating 7.1 /10 IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

49. Marriage Story (2019)

Charlie, a New York theater director, and his female actress, Nicole, are struggling to overcome a divorce process.

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance

Filmaffinity Rating 7.2 /10 IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

50. 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

Filmaffinity Rating 8.0 /10 IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

51. 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

Filmaffinity Rating 7.2 /10 IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

52. 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, Science fiction

Filmaffinity Rating 7.4 /10 IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

53. 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

Filmaffinity Rating 7.2 /10 IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

54. 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

Filmaffinity Rating 6.8 /10 IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

55. Shrek (2001)

A long time ago, in a very distant swamp, lived a fierce ogre called Shrek. One day, his loneliness is interrupted by an invasion of surprising characters. To save his territory, Shrek makes a pact to undertake a journey to get the princess Fiona.

Genres: Animation, Action/Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Filmaffinity Rating 7.8 /10 IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

56. Icarus (2017)

An American cyclist and a Russian scientist, Grigory Rodchenkov, uncovers a doping scandal in which the scientist is involved, whom Putin wants to silence. Research on sports doping uncovered an international scandal, and the documentary had the main consequence of the IOC's ban on Russia in South Korea Winter Olympics.

Genres: Documentary, Thriller, Sport

Filmaffinity Rating 7.0 /10 IMDB Rating 7.9 /10

57. The Irishman (2019)

Frank Sheeran was a World War II veteran, con man, and hit man who worked with some of the most prominent figures of the 20th century. 'The Irishman' chronicles one of the country's great unsolved mysteries: the disappearance of legendary trade unionist Jimmy Hoffa.

Genres: Drama, Crime, Biography, Mystery, Thriller, History

Filmaffinity Rating 7.2 /10 IMDB Rating 7.8 /10

58. Whisper of the Heart (1995)

A young student discovers that all the books she has chosen in the library have been previously chosen by the same person. When she discovers who he is, she meets the young man who is learning the art of making violins.

Genres: Animation, Anime, Drama, Family, Romance

Filmaffinity Rating 7.3 /10 IMDB Rating 7.8 /10

59. The Remains of the Day (1993)

In 1958, a perfect butler named Stevens works for an American millionaire who owns Darlington Hall, once a hub for influential figures in 1930s Europe. Stevens overhears important political conversations during this time. His routine life is disrupted when Miss Kenton becomes the new housekeeper.

Genres: Drama, Romance

Filmaffinity Rating 7.5 /10 IMDB Rating 7.8 /10

60. 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

Filmaffinity Rating 7.1 /10 IMDB Rating 7.8 /10

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