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20 Best Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now

One of the best things about Netflix is its vast movie catalog to choose from. While this means that there is something for everyone, it also means that finding the perfect film for you can be a challenge. So, we have put together this guide of the 20 best movies to watch on Netflix right now.


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Marriage Story (2019)

Marriage Story is one of Netflix’s Original movies. It examines the complexity of family and married life.


Dolemite is My Name (2019)

If you want a bit of comedy in your life, then this Eddie Murphy movie is perfect for you.

Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

Featuring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence as the main lead characters, this hard-hitting romantic comedy is perfect for a cozy movie day.


The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

This coming of age film is based on the Chbosky novel of the same name and features Logan Lerman and Emma Watson.


Ex Machina (2014)

This sci-fi movie follows a computer programmer and his role in the testing of an artificial intelligence.


Inglorious Basterds (2009)

This bloody and graphic Tarantino film rewrites history during the Nazi dictatorship. Starring Brad Pritt.


The Irishman (2019)

Featuring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, this movie is based on historical events and looks at bodyguard Frank Sheeran (De Niro) and his relationship with Jimmy Hoffa (Pesci).


Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)

Based on the popular children’s books, this animated comedy is a perfect movie for all the family.


Zodiac (2007)

David Fincher’s 2007 thriller, based on the true story of the search for the Zodiac Killer, is a masterpiece of suspense.


Django Unchained (2012)

Featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx, a German bounty hunter buys a slave named Django.


El Camino (2019)

The sequel of Breaking Bad (2008) follows the story of Jesse Pinkman after the show ended.

The Matrix (1999)

The perfect mix of a sci-fi and action movie rolled into one!


The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

This is one of the greatest movies of all time featuring cannibal serial killer Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins).


Back to the Future (1985)

This classic movie is about high school student Marty (Fox) as he travels back 30 years. This sci-fi favorite is the sort of film you can love as an adult, just as much as you did when you were a kid.


Roma (2018)

This Alfonso Cuaron drama follows the life of live-in housekeeper Cleo.


Kill Bill Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (2003/2004)

This is a two-part movie by Tarantino, which is a masterful collection of genres, including martial arts, thriller, and westerns.


Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)

Be sure to check out this remarkable fantasy drama movie, which won three Academy Awards.


V for Vendetta (2005)

This fictional dystopia is the sort of movie that stays with you long after the end credits have finished. Based on a graphic novel, the plot is brought to life by Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman.


Gerald’s Game (2017)

Based on Stephen King’s novel staring Carla Cugino.


Okja (2017)

This Netflix original may seem strange in places but is something that everyone on the planet should watch today.


Having seen our recommendations, which film will you watch today?


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