Top Must-Watch Netflix Original Movies Right Now

Netflix is well-known in the film industry for its original films, which have won numerous industry awards, including the Academy Awards and Golden Globes. The streaming giant was nominated for 18 Academy Awards this year.

Here are our picks for the 14 Best Netflix Original Movies. Or if you prefer to watch a series, take a look at our picks for the Best TV shows on Netflix.

The Best Netflix Original Movies

The Irishman

The film is directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino in the lead roles. The story is very intense and full of gore. I Heard You Paint Houses is based on the book of the same name. The story follows the life of Frank Sheeran, a truck driver in Philadelphia in the 1950s, who becomes an Italian-American Mafia hitman.

It’s an epic that’s both engaging and disturbing, and if you can stomach the 209-minute length of the film, you’re in for a treat.

Maestro

The biographical film was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including best original screenplay, best cinematography, and best picture. The book tells the story of Leonard Bernstein, the conductor, and his relationship with the actress Felicia Montealgre.

In addition to co-writing and starring in the romantic drama, Cooper co-directed and co-produced the film alongside fellow Hollywood names such as Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg.

Tick, Tick… Boom!

Even if you’re not a fan of musicals, don’t let this biopic about playwright Jonathan Larson’s autobiography hold you back. There are themes of love, friendship, career struggles, and the passage of time. And by the time it’s over, you’ll realize that you’re also a fan of those amazing musical numbers.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Glass Onion is a direct-to-series sequel to Knives Out, which was released in 2019. The story follows Detective Benoit Blanc as he attempts to solve a mysterious death after tech tycoon Miles Bron invites a group of friends to his exclusive Greek island. The plot is full of surprises and is interspersed with lighthearted comedy and distant characters played by a stellar cast.

Leave the World Behind

Leave the World Behind is an enthralling psychological thriller that follows a family on a vacation at a luxurious villa. When the power goes out, their phones, TVs, and other electronic devices don’t work, and they get a knock on the door from two strangers.

TikTok is abuzz with clips and analysis of this apocalypse film, with people speculating on possible “hidden messages” and “real-life”.

Marriage Story

Divorcing parents try to keep their family together in this touching film about the end of a marriage. The performances are what make Marriage Story so compelling, as Driver and Johansson use the power of their emotions to create a realistic, heartbreaking portrait of crumbling worlds.

The Two Popes

The Two Popes is based on a true story and follows the unlikely friendship of Pope Benedict XVI and his successor, Pope Francis, two men with different perspectives who meet at a crucial moment in the history of the Catholic Church. Don’t be fooled by the name or the general perception, this is not a film that proselytizes.

Rather, it’s about a deeper understanding of humanity and the search for meaning — in this instance, through faith.

Roma

Roma is a 1970s-set live-in maid drama about a Mexican middle-class family whose maid Yalitza (Aparicio) works for a family in Mexico City during a time of political and social unrest. The film combines stunning cinematography with an emotionally charged story.

The film is loosely based on Cuarón’s childhood and is a personal and intimate effort from the Oscar-winning director.

The Trial of the Chicago 7

This powerful documentary tells the true story of the Chicago Seven who were accused of conspiring with the U.S. government to stage a riot at the 1968 D.N.C. convention. The cast is outstanding and includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sacha Baron Cohen, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Eddie Redmayne, and Jeremy Strong.

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Nimona

Based on the popular graphic novel series, the story follows a medieval knight who is falsely accused of a crime in a far-off future world. Nimona is a shapeshifting teenage girl (played by Chloe Grace Moretz) whom he has been trained to destroy. She may be his only chance to prove his innocence.

The Swimmers

Yusra is a biographical film about two sisters, Sarah and Yusra, who flee Syria during the war. In chaos and destruction, Yusra pursues her Olympic dream. It’s a heartbreaking story of hope and resilience.

All Quiet on the Western Front

Based on the best-selling 1914 novel, this World War I epic tells the story of the life and death of 17-year-old German Private Pavel Bäumer. At first, Bäumer, who had been eager to join the military despite his parents’ wishes, is suddenly awoken from his complacency.

All Quiet on the Western Front was nominated for nine Academy Awards and won four, including the award for Best International Feature Film at the 95th annual Academy Awards.

I Care A Lot

A fraudster and guardian make a living scamming old people until they meet their match. One of the things that sets this comedy thriller apart from the rest is that you will not only hate the main character but you will also want to stay with them.

The Mitchells vs. the Machines

It’s a one-of-a-kind watch that’s perfect for the whole family. When the fun-loving Mitchell family sets out on an epic cross-country journey, things quickly take a nasty turn when they find themselves caught in the middle of a robot apocalypse.

Now, they must save the world. It’s not an easy job, but the writing is smart and funny, and you’ll have a blast recognizing all the famous cast members who voice their characters.