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. 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
/10
8.7
/10
2. 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
3. Back to the Future (1985)
A random mistake leads Marty McFly to 1955, a year in which his parents had not yet met. After preventing his first encounter, he must get them to meet and get married.
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Science fiction, Action/Adventure, Romance, Family, Drama
7.5
/10
8.5
/10
4. 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
5. 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
/10
8.3
/10
6. Lawrence of Arabia: Restored Version (1962)
T.E. Lawrence, a troubled and enigmatic British civil servant, is sent into the desert to take part in a campaign supporting the Arabs against Turkey. He and his friend Sherif Ali will put their souls into this mission. The natives adore Lawrence because he has shown himself to be a lover of the desert and the Arab people.
Genres: Drama, Action/Adventure
8.0
/10
8.3
/10
7. 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
/10
8.3
/10
8. 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
9. 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
10. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
"The Bride" was the deadliest assassin of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad. Her old "friends of hers" murder her and put her in a coma on her wedding day. After four years, the bride has woken up from a four-year suffocation.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Crime, Thriller
11. Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)
The story of a young woman with a curse that gives her the look of an old woman. Sophie decides to ask a magician Howl, who lives in a walking castle, for help.
Genres: Animation, Anime, Action/Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Drama
7.8
/10
8.2
/10
12. Green Book (2018)
Tony Lip is an italo-American hard-core Bronx man who is hired as a driver of the virtuous black pianist Don Shirley. They will both undertake a tour of concerts in the south of United States, where Tony must keep in mind "the green book" they will have to put aside differences to survive and thrive on the journey of their lives.
Genres: Drama, LGBTQ, Comedy, Biography, Musical
7.6
/10
8.2
/10
13. Klaus (2019)
Jesper is sent to a small town on an icy island above the Arctic Circle. He is about to give up and abandon his duty as a postman when he meets a mysterious carpenter.
Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Comedy
7.6
/10
8.2
/10
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
After awakening from a coma, Beatrix Kiddo continues her revenge against the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, confronting Budd, Elle and Bill, uncovering her Pai Mei training and that her child survives, leading to a final showdown.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Crime, Thriller, Mystery
19. 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
20. 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
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