Good movies to watch on Netflix - Page 2

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.

21. The End of Evangelion (1997)

After the final angel is defeated, Shinji falls into depression. Seele orders an attack on Nerv, leading Gendo and Rei to terminal dogma. Gendo initiates his own plan, while Shinji's sanity is tested as he must decide the fate of humanity.

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

8.1 /10

22. PK (2014)

An alien named PK (Aamir Khan) lands on Earth, where he will have to get used to living with humans while fixing his spaceship.

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Musical, Science fiction

7.1 /10 8.1 /10

23. Warrior (2011)

Ex-Marine Tommy returns to Pittsburgh and, coached by his estranged, recovering alcoholic father, enters a winner-take-all MMA tournament. Brother Brendan also fights; as they advance, old wounds, rivalry and hope for redemption surface.

Genres: Drama, Sport, Action/Adventure

7.3 /10 8.1 /10

24. 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

25. Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

The story of Desmond Doss, a military doctor in WWII who refused to carry weapons due to personal beliefs. Despite this, he bravely served in battle and became the first conscientious objector to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in Okinawa.

Genres: Drama, Biography

7.2 /10 8.1 /10

26. Jaws (1975)

A shark attack ends with the life of a bather. When terror seizes everyone, a veteran shark hunter, an oceanographer and the head of the local police come together to capture the squalus.

Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Horror, Mystery

7.1 /10 8.1 /10

27. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

In a world where Voldemort's power is rising and he controls wizarding institutions, Harry, Ron and Hermione take on the task of finding the Horcruxes and defeating him. Their mission requires careful planning to bring hope to themselves and the wizarding world.

Genres: Action/Adventure, Family

8.1 /10

28. My Neighbor Totoro (1988)

A family moved to the countryside in the 1950s as the mother is hospitalized. Then, their two daughters became friends with a forest spirit.

Genres: Animation, Anime, Family, Fantasy

7.7 /10 8.1 /10

29. Fargo (1996)

A desperate car salesman stages his wife's kidnapping for ransom; the bungled scheme escalates into violence in the snowy Midwest, while pregnant Chief Marge Gunderson quietly solves the case.

Genres: Comedy, Crime

7.8 /10 8.1 /10

30. The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013)

5 men from prestigious families propose to Kaguya. Despite their effortes, they couldn’t find what Kaguya wants. Then, the emperor of Japan proposes to her.

Genres: Animation, Anime, Drama, Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Family

7.6 /10 8.0 /10

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

7.4 /10 8.0 /10

34. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

The film is about a brilliant and talented salesman, but his job does not allow him to cover his basic needs. He and his five-year-old son will have to face many adversities to make his dream of a better life come true.

Genres: Biography, Drama, Documentary

7.4 /10 8.0 /10

35. Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, K discovers a deeply hidden secret that could end the chaos that prevails in society. K’s discovery leads him to start the search for Rick Deckard, a blade runner who lost track 30 years ago.

Genres: Science fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Drama

7.0 /10 8.0 /10

36. 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

7.2 /10 8.0 /10

37. 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

7.6 /10 8.0 /10

38. 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

7.9 /10

39. Wonder (2017)

A 10-year-old boy born with a facial deformity that has forced him to have surgery 27 times, strives to fit into his new school.

Genres: Drama, Family

7.1 /10 7.9 /10

40. 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

7.2 /10 7.9 /10