Good movies to watch on Netflix - Page 3

An ensemble comedy that reflects the day-to-day, not without drama, of a group of friends of different ages from a small southern town. The protagonist, Shelby Eatenton (Julia Roberts), is a very precarious young diabetic who has just married and has been advised by doctors not to have children.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

During World War II, when men were absent from baseball, a female league was formed to keep the sport alive. Dottie and Mae were players who sought to prove themselves as capable as men. They faced challenges, particularly from their sarcastic and alcoholic coach, Jimmy.

Genres: Drama, Comedy

Rocky Balboa, a boxer from Philadelphia, becomes famous after almost defeating heavyweight champion Apollo Creed. However, his limited education and lack of sophistication make it difficult for him to secure advertising deals. To support his pregnant wife Adrian and due to financial constraints, Rocky agrees to a rematch with Creed.

Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama

Jerry Maguire, a successful sports agent, has a change of heart and prioritizes people over money. He is fired and ostracized by his colleagues, leading him to rebuild his career from scratch with only one client and a single mother as his secretary.

Genres: Romance, Drama

The text is about a pilot named Whip Whitaker who becomes a national hero after making an emergency landing. However, during the investigation, it is discovered that he had alcohol in his system at the time of the incident.

Genres: Thriller, Drama

Sarah must tour a maze to rescue her little brother, who has been kidnapped by some elves and is in the hands of the powerful King Jareth. The girl immediately discovers that she has reached a place where things are not what they seem. Directed by the creator of the Muppets. The screenwriter is Terry Jones, George Lucas is the executive producer and Frank Oz the animator.

Genres: Fantasy, Musical, Action/Adventure

Set in Los Angeles during the 70s. Detective Holland March and the Born for salary Jackson Healy (Russell Crowe) are forced to collaborate to solve several cases: the disappearance of a young woman, the death of a porn star and a criminal conspiracy that reaches the high spheres.

Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

"The hand of God" is a film by Paolo Sorrentino that tells the story of Fabietto Schisa in 1980s Naples. It includes surprises like Diego Maradona's appearance and unexpected tragedies, intertwining joy and misfortune. It explores destiny, family, sports, cinema, love, and loss. Sorrentino reflects on his personal history through this tale.

Genre: Drama

After being fired, professional basketball scout Stanley Sugerman accidentally discovers Spanish amateur basketball player Bo Cruz. Driven by a new purpose, Stanley makes it his mission to prepare Bo for the NBA.

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Sport

Elvis traces Presley’s rise from humble roots to King of Rock and Roll, spotlighting his music, fame, and the controlling, costly influence of manager Colonel Tom Parker and Priscilla.

Genres: Drama, Reality, Musical

FBI agent Sean Archer dons terrorist Castor Troy's face to locate a hidden weapon. Troy awakens, assumes Archer's life; Archer must escape, reclaim his identity and stop Troy.

Genre: Action/Adventure

An uneducated politician uses his time in jail under a strict police officer to pursue high school studies, while his manipulative wife has her own agenda.

Genres: Family, Musical, Comedy

Malcolm survives in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles while applying to colleges, conducting academic interviews, and preparing for selectivity, but a well-timed invitation to a clandestine party leads him and his friends on an adventure they never imagined.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

The Westons live in a large mansion outside of Pawhuska, Oklahoma. The father's disappearance under strange circumstances brings the family together and all their miseries come to light. Film adaptation of the Tony-winning work of the same name, which in turn adapts a 2008 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Maggie is an estranged mother who moves to Brooklyn with her 12-year-old son, Oliver. She has no choice but to leave Oliver in the care of her new neighbor, Vincent, a grumpy retiree who loves drinking and gambling. Soon, a peculiar friendship blossoms between them.

Genres: Drama, Comedy

This text summarizes the second part of a Vietnam trilogy inspired by Ron Kovic's autobiography. It tells the story of a young man who volunteers to go to war, believing it is the best way to show his love for his country. However, his perspective shifts dramatically when he returns as a disabled war veteran attending a dilapidated hospital.

Genres: Drama, Biography

He tells the real story of Louis Zamperini, a young man who, after participating in the 1936 Olympic Games, enlisted in the United States Air Forces to fight in World War II (1939-1945). When the bomber in which he fought crashed in the middle of the Pacific, he was navigated to drift until he was captured by the Japanese.

Genres: Drama, Action/Adventure

An FBI investigator specialized in analyzing the mind and behavior of serial killers is forced to resort to Hannibal Lecter, who was sent to jail, to help him in the case of a family killer.

Genres: Crime, Thriller, Drama, Mystery

"Rabbit" is a white boy living in a predominantly black neighborhood in Detroit, passionate about hip-hop. He faces issues with his girlfriend, economic troubles, and an unhappy relationship with his mother. Music is his only escape, making his life similar to hip-hop artist Eminem who also used music to release his anger.

Genre: Drama

In the Heights follows Usnavi, a warm bodega owner in Washington Heights, and his tight-knit immigrant community as they chase dreams, love and family, facing sacrifices and finding home through music and street life.

Genres: Family, Drama, Drama, Romance