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. 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

22. My Octopus Teacher (2020)

A filmmaker strikes up an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of its world.

Genre: Documentary

7.3 /10 8.1 /10

23. 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

24. 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

8.1 /10

25. 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

26. Stand by Me (1986)

In a small town in Oregon, four teenagers venture into the adventure of looking for a missing boy. Playing heroes, the smart Cornie, the rough and sentimental Chris, the extravagant Teddy and the fearful Vern enter into a hostile environment in which they will have to fend for themselves.

Genres: Drama, Action/Adventure

7.3 /10 8.1 /10

27. How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

Based on Cressida Cowell's children's book, this comedy action tells the story of Hiccup, a teenage Viking who doesn't fit his tribe's ancient reputation as dragon hunters.

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

7.3 /10 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. Spotlight (2015)

Spotlight dramatizes the Boston Globe’s Spotlight team investigating Catholic priests’ sexual abuse of children. Their digging uncovers court records and cover‑ups, prompting public outrage and reform.

Genres: Drama, Reality, Drama

7.3 /10 8.1 /10

30. Groundhog Day (1993)

Phil, a TV reporter, visits Punxstawnwey for the Marmota Day Festival. Caught in a storm, they are forced to stay another day. To their astonishment, they wake up to find that the day is repeating itself.

Genres: Romance, Cult, Comedy, Fantasy, Drama

7.4 /10 8.0 /10

31. 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

32. 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

33. Infernal Affairs (2002)

Set in Hong Kong’s police–Triad struggle, Infernal Affairs tracks Chan, an undercover cop inside a gang, and Lau, a Triad mole in the police, as their loyalties, identities and survival unravel.

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

7.4 /10 8.0 /10

34. 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

35. 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

36. The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)

After resurfacing, Jason Bourne is drawn back when reporter Simon Ross exposes Blackbriar, a CIA program. Ross’s reporting awakens memories, sending Bourne worldwide to uncover his identity while evading lethal agency operatives.

Genres: Action/Adventure, Thriller, Mystery, Drama

7.2 /10 8.0 /10

37. Into the Wild (2007)

In the early 1990s, the young and idealistic Christopher McCandless, adopted the name Alexander Supertramp, left his possessions and savings to charity, and left the civilized world for wild Alaska to come into contact with nature and discover the true meaning of life.

Genres: Drama, Action/Adventure

7.6 /10 8.0 /10

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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