Netflix produces a large amount of material. It’s no mystery that the streaming service can be difficult to manage when you’re not sure what you want to watch. Materials of various grades are what cause the continuous journey we all experience. Although there is a lot of great content available, we must be prepared to wade through a lot of mediocre to downright awful movies and TV shows in order to find content that is truly worthwhile.
This is where we step in. There are plenty of enjoyable and award-winning films hidden in Netflix’s extensive library. In recent years, the streaming site has become a publisher of some of the most talked-about films, including The Power of the Dog, Roma, and Bird Box. Netflix has come a long way since its modest origins as a medium mainly used to broadcast The Office. The network has emerged as a significant participant in the production and distribution of action, romantic, sitcoms, and other genres.
Netflix has collaborated with well-known personalities such as Bong Joon-Ho, Guillermo Del Toro, and Martin Scorsese. Furthermore, they want to make material that appeals to a wide variety of viewers. Do Vengeance and Always Be My Maybe are great choices for romantic comedy fans, while The Old Guard and Extraction are great choices for action and suspense fans.
So, to prevent wasting time searching for a movie rather than viewing one, we’ve compiled a selection of the finest original movies Netflix has to offer. Here are our recommendations.
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Okja (2017)
Bong Joon-Ho (who subsequently won several Oscar Awards for Parasite) co-wrote and produced this film. It is about a juvenile girl who grows up with a genetically engineered pig. But, once she arrives in the United States, she must protect it from abuse. This science fiction film stars Tilda Swinton, Steven Yeun, Paul Dano, and others.
Bird Box (2018)
Sandra Bullock appears in this novel adaptation (not to be mistaken with A Quiet Place) about a lady who must safeguard two children in a world where creatures cause people to commit suicide if they see them.
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)
To All the Guys I’ve Loved Before is one of the more popular young adult novel versions in recent years for those who enjoy coming-of-age relationships. Lana Condor plays Lara Jean Covey, a timid high school student who sends secret messages to guys she likes. Lara must cope with the repercussions after her younger sister has shipped all of the messages.
Da 5 Bloods (2020)
Spike Lee is the director of this movie, which follows elderly Vietnam War veterans who return to the nation in order to find the remains of their platoon commander and retrieve the money they stashed there years ago.
Marriage Story (2019)
In this thriller written and directed by Noah Baumbach, Scarlett Johansson, and Adam Driver play a separate pair. Nicole brings her boy with her when she moves to Los Angeles to live with her mother and informs her partner that she is separating him. She then goes through an intense split with her partner, who resides in New York.
Roma (2018)
This highly praised film chronicles the life of a Mexican maid (while also providing an introspective look at filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón). Roma, hailed as one of the greatest films of the last decade, is a must-see for anyone looking for the best of Netflix’s catalogue.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
This Western ensemble picture featuring Tim Blake Nelson and others was written, produced, and directed by the Coen brothers. The picture was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Original Music, Best Adapted Writing, and Best Costume Design.
I’m Thinking of Ending Things (2020)
Check out Charlie Kaufman’s I’m Thinking of Ending Things for a mind-bending story. The plot revolves around a young lady and her partner as they meet his parents. The picture is worth seeing just to experience what amounts to a very lengthy WTF moment.
The Irishman (2019)
This Martin Scorsese picture, based on a 2004 factual novel, stars Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino. The plot revolves around a truck driver who becomes a hitman for a gangster and ends up dealing with legendary teamster Jimmy Hoffa.
Tick, Tick…Boom! (2021)
The film adaptation is based on Jonathan Larsen’s historical musical film, which chronicles his voyage to compose a musical and join the theatrical business, and stars Andrew Garfield as Larsen. Fans of musicals who want to watch one at home will enjoy this Oscar-nominated picture.
Army of the Dead (2021)
This undead robbery picture stars Dave Bautista and is directed by Zack Snyder. When the undead outbreak is confined in Las Vegas, a wealthy industrialist hires assassins to bust open a vault and retrieve the money inside.
The Harder They Fall (2021)
This partially based-on-a-true-story picture, starring Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Regina King, Zazie Beetz, and LaKeith Stanfield, depicts a gang of African ranchers and their participation in a robbery.
Mank (2020)
David Fincher directs this picture, which is based on his late father’s script. The video chronicles the evolution of the script for Citizen Kane by Herman J. Mankiewicz.
Passing (2021)
Passing stars Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson and is based on Nella Larsen’s novel of the same name. The plot follows the relationship of two African women, one of whom poses for Caucasian and conceals her heritage.
The Power of the Dog (2021)
This Western thriller starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Jesse Plemons, Kirsten Dunst, and Kodi Smit-McPhee is about two brothers and their continuing conflict. The picture earned several Academy nods, including Best Directing for Jane Campion.
Do Revenge (2022)
If there is one genre of the picture that is severely missing in today’s media, it is adolescent comedy. Do Revenge is one of the finest adolescent sitcoms in years, and it’s recommended for people of all ages. The film features Drea, a famous student whose partner reveals her photos and stars Camila Mendes, Maya Hawke, and Austin Abrams. When Drea becomes acquainted with a new female at school, she resolves to exact vengeance on her lover at any cost.
Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022)
In his remarkable picture, Del Toro reimagines the iconic fantasy figure. Pinocchio, starring Ewan McGregor, Tim Blake Nelson, Tilda Swinton, and others, sees the wooden child in authoritarian Italy between World Wars I and II. Following its premiere, the picture was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 95th Academy Awards.
Extraction (2020)
Chris Hemsworth appears as an Aussie soldier who is hired to rescue the son of an Indian criminal boss in the film Extraction, which is based on a graphic novel. However, the plan is compromised when he is betrayed. Extraction became Netflix’s most-watched original picture of all time upon its debut, according to the platform’s data.
The Gray Man (2022)
Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans appear in this cat-and-mouse drama about a CIA agent and an assassin who places a reward on the operative’s head in order to murder him and recover a crucial drive.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
Rian Johnson’s famous mystery series returns in its second episode, which is now available exclusively on Netflix. An unidentified person summons Daniel Craig to a billionaire’s private island in the role of private investigator Benoit Blanc.
What Happened to Monday? (2017)
Noomi Rapace, Glen Close, and Willem Dafoe appear in this apocalyptic drama about a group of septuplets driven into concealment after the government imposes a one-child policy due to overcrowding. The females are called after days of the week as toddlers and only exit the home on their designated days. When Monday disappears, the other ladies must band together to save her.
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)
Rachel McAdams and Will Ferrell appear as two Icelandic best friends resolved to win the Eurovision singing contest. The picture was nominated for Best Original Music at the Oscar Awards, so you’re bound to leave with an earworm or two.
The Swimmers (2022)
This historical film follows the lives of two sisters who go from being exiled Syrian immigrants to competing in the 2016 Olympics in swimming (the other is now a humanitarian activist and lifeguard). If you want to release a few tears, watch this video.
The Old Guard (2020)
This action drama starring Charlize Theron is about a centuries-old fighter with healing powers. Following the failure of an ex-CIA agent, she and her squad embark on a mission of vengeance.
The Two Popes (2019)
In this historical drama, Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins portray two real-life religious leaders. In 2005, Pope Benedict XVI tries to persuade an archbishop to reconsider his choice to retire, even as he contemplates abdicating from the pontificate.
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020)
Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman appear in this fictionalised adaptation of August Wilson’s 1982 play of the same name. The plot tracks real-life renowned vocalist Ma Rainey (famous for the original “Hound Dog”) and her ensemble during a difficult recording session.
Gerald’s Game (2017)
This drama is directed and edited by Mike Flanagan and is based on a Stephen King novel of the same name. Carla Gugino plays a lady whose spouse dies during an intimate vacation. She must find a means to live while battling her own dreams while chained to the bed.
Always Be My Maybe (2019)
Ali Wong and Randall Park star in this romantic comedy about childhood acquaintances who attempt to make a relationship work despite the challenges of mature courting.
Tramps (2016)
Tramps, a 2017 Netflix film about a guy charged with transporting an enigmatic parcel and a woman who serves as his chauffeur, is a straight-up romance. When Jonathan Pryce misplaces the box, they band together to find it.
I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017)
This amusing film stars Melanie Lynskey and Elijah Wood as two neighbours who band together to recover the woman’s stolen goods after her house is plundered.
