Movies are one of the best sources of entertainment. However, With several streaming platforms and thousands of movies, people often get overwhelmed and spend a lot of time searching for a good movie. Yeah, it’s not only you, probably everyone is going through the same “Choice Paralysis”.
Now that we understand your problem, here is the solution. In this article, you will get a list of some of the best movies on Netflix right now. So let’s take a look at what you are going to watch on your upcoming weekends.
1. Society of the Snow
The first movie in our best picks is Society of the Snow. This Spanish masterpiece has an original title “La Sociedad de la Nieve” and is an Oscar nominee for 2024 for best international feature film. With an IMDB score of 7.9/10, this real-event-inspired movie is a mix of adventure, emotion, thrill, and most importantly survival.
Society of the Snow will take you back to 1972 when a flight of Uruguayan rugby team chartered to Santiago crashed on a glacier in the Andes. The movie highlights how the team on the plane becomes each other’s strength and survives against all odds.
2. Don’t Look UP
You may have watched a lot of sci-fi apocalyptic movies, but Don’t Look Up comes with a remarkable comedic blend. With an IMDB rating of 7.2, this movie features Leonardo Decaprio and Jennifer Lawrence as two not-very-recognized astronomers who struggle to warn people about a comet on its way to destroy the world.
3. Gone Girl
A mystery thrill where a husband comes home to find out his wife vanished. With the intense media coverage of the case and police suspecting the husband, the heat turns up as shocking truths are unveiled. This movie has an IMDB rating of 8.1/10.
4. Cast Away
Starring Tom Hanks, Cast Away revolves around a FedEx executive who gets stranded on a deserted Island for years following a plane crash. This movie has an IMDB rating of 7.8/10. If you like adventure and survival, this epic movie is for you.
5. Mystic River
Mystic River is the best movie to stream right now for crime and mystery lovers. The plot revolves around three friends Jimmy, Dave, and Sean, and how they reconnect after Jimmy’s daughter gets murdered. With thrilly twists and turns this one claims 7.9/10 on IMDB.
6. The Pursuit of Happyness
It is undoubtedly one of the best movies to watch. If you ever feel stuck in your life personally or professionally this is a movie to stream for a lot of inspiration, motivation, and tears. The story of a struggling salesman and his son who is ambitious to get out of poverty and work his way for a life-turing professional journey. With IMDB 8.0/10, this is my favorite movie to watch when I am a little demotivated.
7. Lawrence of Arabia
This movie shows the true story of Thomas Edward Lawrence, a British archaeologist and army officer who played a crucial role in uniting Arab tribes to fight the Turks during World War 1. This is one of the best movies of all time that bagged 7 Oscars including Best Picture and Director. It has an IMDB rating of 8.3/10 and is one of the top 100 best-rated movies.
8. Pride and Prejudice
The Oscar-nominated story is based on Jane Austen’s novel about five sisters but focuses on the spark between headstrong Elizabeth and proud single rich Mr. Darcy who is falling in love with a girl beneath his status. Will they overcome their ride and prejudice to give love a chance? This adaptation of the novel has a 7.8/10 IMDB score and tops the charts in the drama and romance genre.
9. Munich
After the assassination of Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics in 1972, five Mossad agents were sent on a covert mission to eliminate all involved. This movie is a blend of history, action, and drama successfully showcasing what it means to be a Jew. it has a 7.5/10 IMDB rating and 5 Oscar nominees.
10. A Man Called Otto
A retiree angered at the world and deeply affected by losing his wife wants to end his life by plotting his demise but when a lively young family moves to his neighborhood his life completely changes. A warm drama-comedy has an IMDB rating of 7.5/10 and might give your life meaning too.
