The very best movies on Netflix – action, comedy, drama and more
Netflix is still the biggest premium streaming video service worldwide, with over 150 million subscribers. However, its massive content library can sometimes be a little intimidating. It can be hard to find what to watch on Netflix. Thankfully, we have been working for a long time to post many guides to what’s on Netflix. However, we thought it would also be helpful to do a feature that offers a quick summary of what to watch on Netflix as well. Here’s a look at the best movies on Netflix at the moment.
After you check out this quick list of our ten favorites, head to the bottom of the article for a look at more specific genres like westerns, comedies, and so much more.
More interested in series and shows? Check out our guide to the best shows on Netflix. Simply looking for what’s new on Netflix? Head here.
The very best movies on Netflix
The very best movies on Netflix – Action
Avengers: Infinity War
The Marvel Cinematic Universe took 10 years and 19 movies to reach just the first part of its concluding story. Released in 2018, Avengers: Infinity War pits nearly all of the superheroes of the MCU, including Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, Black Panther, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and more against the Mad Titan, Thanos. This guy is collecting the six Infinity Stones so that when he has them all, he can snap his fingers to kill off half the universe’s population (it’s all in a good cause, at least according to Thanos). The Avengers want to stop him from making the big snap, and we get to see some of the biggest superhero action sequences of all time, and it all leads up to . . . well, we won’t spoil it.
The Dark Knight
While writer-director Christopher Nolan started his Batman trilogy of films with Batman Begins in 2005 (also on Netflix), The Dark Knight is a much superior effort. Released in 2008, this movie dealt with the idea that fighting crime could become so toxic, it could actually turn those heroes into villains. That’s the obvious statement from Gotham City district attorney Harvey Dent. However, the same could be said of Bruce Wayne/Batman as well, as he will do anything, including violating the privacy of the citizens of Gotham, to take out the Joker. Heath Ledger received a posthumous Academy Award for playing the Clown Prince of Crime as a total anarchist.
For more of the best Netflix action movies check out our full action movie guide.
The very best movies on Netflix – Comedy
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
After gathering a cult following for their work on the BBC comedy show Monty Python’s Flying Circus and a movie based on it, this group of sketch comedians blew audiences away with their first original film. 1975’s Monty Python and the Holy Grail remains one of funniest movies ever made. If you have never watched it, prepare to start quoting a ton of its lines. This may be the best movie ever made about the myth of King Arthur as well, and that’s saying something.
You can catch up on the group’s earlier work on Netflix, which is streaming the entire run of the Monty Python’s Flying Circus TV series. Also make sure to watch another great film, Monty Python’s Life of Brian.
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before
Netflix has recently hit it big with original young adult romantic comedy movies, which have turned its actors into major social media hits. Perhaps the best movie in this category is To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before. Based on the best selling book of the same name, it was released on Netflix in 2018. It tells the story of a teenage girl and her letters to all of her past secret crushes, but she’s only written these notes for herself. However, these letters get out into the wild, and she has to deal with the fallout.
The movie may have a cute premise, but it’s made more relatable thanks to the performances of Lana Condor, who plays the letter-writing girl Lara Jean, along with breakout teenage male heartthrob star Noah Centineo, who plays one of her crushes. You can check out the recently released sequel To All The Boys 2: P.S. I Still Love You.
For more of the best Netflix teen movies check out our full teen movie guide.
The very best movies on Netflix – Drama
Freaks
This 2019 movie is getting more and more popular on Netflix, and it’s easy to see why. It centers on a seven-year-old girl who has been kept inside an abandoned house all of her life by her father. At first, you might think the father is crazy or abusive. However, as the movie progresses, we see that there might be a big reason why he wants to keep her daughter away from the outside world.
Bird Box
Consider this Netflix’s nod to A Quiet Place. Instead of tiptoeing and keeping quiet to avoid blind monsters, humans must wear blindfolds when going outside. A single look at these supernatural entities drives humans insane to the point of suicide.
The story follows Malorie Hayes (Sandra Bullock) and her two children. They’re heading downstream in a rowing boat packed with a blanket, supplies, and blindfolds. Their goal is to reach a sanctuary, but the journey won’t be easy.
For more of the best Netflix dramas check out our Netflix drama guide.
The very best movies on Netflix – Sci-Fi
Cloud Atlas
Adapted from a David Mitchell novel of the same name, Cloud Atlas is an epic sci-fi film featuring Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, and Jim Broadbent. The film takes you through the stories of six seemingly unconnected people. Their lives connect through generations, spanning across five centuries and coming from different corners of the world. This complex film explores human connections in an intricate and captivating way no other has, which is what makes it one of the best sci-fi movies on Netflix.
Her
Spike Jonze’s Her is part romantic drama, part hipster-fest, with just enough sci-fi sprinkled on top to make this list. It’s about a timid man (Joaquin Phoenix) who upgrades his virtual assistant to be artificially intelligent. Over time he develops a romantic relationship with the AI’s disembodied voice, which names herself Samantha (Scarlett Johansson). Despite the lack of any physical contact, the film is uniquely intimate and provides an interesting commentary on modern human relationships.
Jonze reportedly had the idea when interacting with an AI chatbot in the early 2000s. His solo screenwriting debut earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, plus a nomination for Best Picture.
You can find even more Sci-Fi shows by checking out our best Netflix sci-fi movies guide.
The very best movies on Netflix – Kids and family
Incredibles 2
The 2018 sequel to The Incredibles is almost as good as the original and is a joy to watch. The sequel takes place immediately after the original, as the super-family is still trying to prove that they are needed in a world that distrusts people with powers.
A rich brother and sister team seem to want to help improve the image of superheroes, with the assistance of Elastigirl. However, a new villain wants to spoil those plans. Writer-director Brad Bird keeps the action going as we get introduced to a new batch of heroes, and we get some really funny scenes with baby Jack Jack. This is definitely one of the best kids movies on Netflix you can watch.
Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2
Ralph and Vanellope just can’t stop getting into trouble. Vanellope’s arcade game breaks down and might be thrown out without a replacement part. The dynamic duo sets on a quest to find it online. We all know the internet is not always a nice place, so you can only imagine the adventures they get into.
You can find even more kid’s movies by checking out our best kids and family movies on Netflix guide.
Plenty more including comedians, sad movies, teen shows, and the list goes on
That’s just a brief look at what’s on Netflix. However, there’s a ton of content you can stream on the service. Here are some of our other Netflix guides worth checking out:
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