Only a decade after releasing its first original film (the drama Beasts of No Nation), Netflix has become a movie juggernaut, with its own productions now dominating industry awards shows like the Oscars and Golden Globes.
The streaming giant received 18 Oscar nominations in 2025, taking home three — two for Emilia Perez and one for Best Documentary Short with The Only Girl in the Orchestra. Popular action films and comedies such as Sicario, Carry-On and Hit Man have also helped make Netflix a destination for reliably fun hits.
Whether you love drama, comedy, blockbusters or quiet, independent films, check out what we consider to be the best movies you can watch on Netflix right now. If you’d rather go with a series, peruse our picks for the best TV shows to watch on Netflix.
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