The 100 Best Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now

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The 100 Best Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now

There is so much content on Netflix it's difficult to sort the wheat from the chaff. This article offers a helping hand, counting down the 100 best movies you should watch on Netflix right now. You may have heard that , but that shouldn't be a cause for concern. What's actually happening is that Netflix is ditching the filler in order to pay for more compelling content. And boy, it's working out extremely well. Netflix's library has never been packed as densely with high-quality content as it is right now. So despite the drop in quantity, I still think . Don't believe me? Keep reading to see just how many excellent movies you can watch, and remember that this doesn't even touch upon . Note that this article only covers the U.S. version of Netflix so there's no guarantee that these movies will be available to you if you're watching from another country. To access the U.S. version of Netflix, .

100 The End of Malice 2016 IMDb N A RT N A

No Malice, formerly of the hip-hop duo Clipse, sheds light on his history of drugs, his embrace of Christianity, and how his life has changed as a result.

99 V H S 2012 5 8 55%

A group of tearaways are hired to steal a rare VHS tape from an abandoned house full of them. However, as they comb through the footage, they discover that each tape is more disturbing than the last.

98 They Look Like People 2015 6 0 89%

Two old friends reunite after many years apart, but one of them believes that the people around them are not who they claim to be.

97 I Am Not a Serial Killer No Longer Available 2016 6 2 93%

A teenager, who is perhaps a little too fascinated with death, investigates a series of supernatural murders in his small rural town.

96 Goosebumps 2015 6 3 77%

A teenager teams up with his neighbor to rally the unleashed monsters that have escaped from her father's imagination.

95 2016 6 4 60%

When a scientist invents an infinite energy device, he must defend it from the mercenary unit that's come to take it away -- and find a way to break out of the time loop that the device has created.

94 2016 6 4 80%

A team of military specialists investigate a supernatural phenomenon: ghost-like beings that relentlessly slaughter their forces.

93 The Blair Witch Project 1999 6 4 86%

Three film students venture into the woods of Maryland to investigate the Blair Witch urban legend. They never return, but the footage they shot is later found, revealing all.

92 Time Lapse 2014 6 5 73%

Three friends come across a machine that can take pictures of the future, but as time goes by, the pictures grow increasingly troubling.

91 The Suicide Theory 2015 6 5 76%

A cowardly man hires a killer to assist him in suicide, but miraculously survives every attempt on his life.

90 Europa Report No Longer Available 2013 6 5 80%

In this mockumentary based on an alternate history, a team is sent to one of Jupiter's moons to investigate the likely existence of alien life.

89 Blind Date No Longer Available 2015 6 5 100%

The story of how a couple learns to coexist when one is an inventor of puzzles who can only work in silence and the other is a skilled pianist who loves music.

88 2016 6 6 94%

A deaf writer, who lives secluded in the woods, is caught off guard when a masked murderer appears at her window.

87 Bridget Jones s Diary 2001 6 7 81%

A mid-thirties British woman keeps a diary for one year while she works on self-improvement and looks for love.

86 Pontypool 2008 6 7 83%

An independent radio station team deals with a deadly virus that spreads through their quaint town.

85 2015 6 7 89%

A group of friends are invited to a dinner party where something just doesn't seem quite right.

84 Hellboy 2004 6 8 81%

A Nazi-raised demon is captured by American forces and retrained to fight the forces of darkness.

83 Sleepwalk With Me 2012 6 8 84%

The half-fictional, half-autobiographical story of a comedian and his struggles with his career, his relationships, and his unpredictable sleepwalking.

82 Adventureland No Longer Available 2009 6 8 89%

An uptight college graduate reluctantly takes a summer job at an amusement park.

81 The Babadook No Longer Available 2014 6 8 98%

A grieving widow waves away her son's fears that a monster is coming to kill them, until she begins to sense an evil presence around her.

80 Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back 2001 6 9 53%

When two stoners discover that Miramax is making a film based on them without their consent, they do whatever they can to ruin it.

79 Exam 2009 6 9 63%

In the final stage of interviews for a prestigious corporate job, eight candidates are locked together in a room and asked to answer one question.

78 Primer 2004 7 0 71%

Four entrepreneurs accidentally build a time machine that turns out to be much more than they bargained for.

77 Trollhunter 2010 7 0 82%

A group of film students follow a mysterious man who claims to be a troll hunter, and discover that the government has been covering up the existence of these creatures.

76 What About Bob 1991 7 0 83%

An egotistical psychiatrist goes on vacation with his family only to realize that his most unstable patient has followed him there.

75 The Host 2006 7 0 93%

When a giant monster emerges from the river and steals away a young girl, her family does what they can to rescue her.

74 Chicken Run No Longer Available 2000 7 0 97%

Two chickens plan to break out of a chicken farm. Hijinks ensue.

73 2017 7 1 90%

When her home is burglarized, a depressed woman teams up with her neighbor to track down who did it, but they soon find themselves going up against dangerous criminals.

72 The Birth of Sake No Longer Available 2015 7 2 N A

A focused look at the Yoshida Brewery and its incredible dedication to upholding 2,000 years of saké-brewing tradition.

71 10 Things I Hate About You 1999 7 2 61%

A high school teen isn't allowed to date until her boy-hating older sister does, and so she concocts a plan to set her up with someone who may be able to win her over.

70 Grease 1978 7 2 77%

After their brief summer fling, an innocent girl and rebellious boy find that they're now in the same high school and must deal with the ensuing drama.

69 Beginners 2011 7 2 84%

A son is surprised when his elderly father not only tells him that he's dying of cancer but admits for the first time that he is actually gay.

68 Lilo & Stitch 2002 7 2 86% No Longer Available

An animated epic showing what happens when an extraterrestrial fugitive is adopted by a Hawaiian girl as a pet.

67 Shakespeare in Love 1998 7 2 92%

After William Shakespeare encounters a bout of writer's block lasting several years, he falls in love with a woman who reignites his passion.

66 Somm Into the Bottle No Longer Available 2015 7 3 N A

Everything you ever wanted to know about wine: the history, the culture, and the nonsense that goes with it.

65 2016 7 3 N A

A look into the impossible decisions that patients, families, and doctors have to make in intensive care. This is less than 30 minutes long, but nonetheless eye-opening and thought-provoking. Without a doubt, one of the at the moment.

64 The Way Back 2010 7 3 75%

Having escaped from a Siberian gulag, a group of men must walk thousands of miles to India to reach freedom.

63 The Road 2009 7 3 75%

When America is destroyed and left in a post-apocalyptic state, a father must take his son all the way to the coast where salvation hopefully awaits.

62 Assassination 2015 7 3 80%

During the 1933 occupation of Korea by the Japanese army, a group of rebels plans to assassinate the Commander.

61 Big Trouble in Little China 1986 7 3 82%

An American everyman gets caught up in the underbelly of San Francisco's Chinatown and the mystical war taking place therein.

60 The Emperor s New Groove 2000 7 3 85% No Longer Available

When his advisor turns him into a llama, the young Emperor Kuzco must return to the throne before it's too late.

59 Chef 2014 7 3 86%

A miserable chef quits his job to pursue his dream of operating a food truck while also reconciling with his estranged wife and son.

58 2016 7 3 93%

More than 20 years after separating, two high school sweethearts run into each other by chance and reconnect as if nothing has changed in the intervening years.

57 2016 7 3 100%

The real-life story of a man who created counterfeit wines and sold them for millions of dollars through swindling auction houses.

56 Contact 1997 7 4 62%

A scientist discovers proof of intelligent life in the form of a radio signal.

55 Caddyshack 1980 7 4 76%

A golf course is thrown into chaos when an obnoxious new member and a destructive gopher join the fun.

54 2016 7 4 77%

A disabled 18-year-old butts heads with his new caregiver, both of whom end up having their lives changed as a result.

53 Corpse Bride 2005 7 4 83%

A man accidentally pledges to marry a deceased woman, who rises from the grave and takes him away to the land of the dead.

52 Finding Dory 2016 7 4 94%

An amnesiac fish called Dory embarks on a journey to find her long-lost parents.

51 2016 7 4 100%

A documentary that explores the dazzling art of Cai Guo-Qiang, whose signature medium is gunpowder and fireworks.

50 Babel 2006 7 5 69%

This film follows four different storylines across the world that each involve characters who fall victim to fate and circumstances beyond their control.

49 Hugo 2011 7 5 94%

The story of an orphan boy who needs to unlock the secret of an automaton left behind by his late father.

48 The Wailing 2016 7 5 99% No Longer Available

When a mysterious stranger arrives in a rural village, the villagers begin killing each other for no apparent reason. In order to save his daughter, a policeman must solve the mystery.

47 Tucker and Dale vs Evil No Longer Available 2010 7 6 84%

Two friends retreat to a cabin in the woods for a vacation and run into a group of college kids who mistake them for serial killers.

46 Superbad 2007 7 6 88%

Two awkward high school seniors plan to throw one final party, and have to deal with the uncertainty of what will happen once they graduate.

45 Omar 2013 7 6 90%

When a Palestinian terrorist is tricked into admitting his guilt, he agrees to work as an informant for the Israeli military -- but whose side is he really on?

44 Philomena 2013 7 6 92%

Years after a mother gives birth to a son out of wedlock and gives him up for adoption, she teams up with a BBC reporter to track him down.

43 Headhunters No Longer Available 2011 7 6 92%

A master thief hatches a plan to steal a painting worth millions from right under the nose of an ex-mercenary soldier.

42 The Impossible 2012 7 6 81%

A family of tourists visits Thailand only to get caught up in the devastating tsunami of 2004. They must reunite while surviving against overwhelming odds.

41 13 Assassins 2010 7 6 96%

Thirteen of the best samurai are brought together and tasked with one mission: to kill a wicked lord before he's able to take his seat on the throne.

40 Twinsters 2015 7 6 100% No Longer Available No Longer Available

A documentary that follows two South Korean twins who were separated at birth, raised on different continents, and reunited by sheer chance.

39 David Blaine Real or Magic 2013 7 7 RT N A

World-renowned magician David Blaine travels across the U.S. performing mind-bending tricks in front of celebrities and members of the public.

38 Love Actually No Longer Available 2003 7 7 63%

The story of eight different London couples in the month leading up to Christmas, exploring the ways in which love comes together and, in some cases, falls apart. This is one of the . It may be a bit silly and over-the-top at times, but few films will fill you with all the aspects of Christmas spirit like this one does.

37 2015 7 7 92%

A Death Row convict tells the incredible story of how he wound up rotting away in prison.

36 Midnight in Paris 2011 7 7 93%

During a trip to Paris, a struggling screenwriter finds himself transported back in time to the 1920s every midnight, where he meets famous writers of the past.

35 Poverty Inc 2014 7 8 N A

A documentary that explores the multibillion-dollar charity industry and why it hasn't been effective at fighting world poverty.

34 Lucky Number Slevin 2006 7 8 51%

When two crime lords mistake Slevin for his friend, he finds himself caught up in a gang war.

33 O Brother Where Art Thou No Longer Available 2000 7 8 77%

Three convicts escape from prison and seek out hidden treasure while evading the efforts of a persistent lawman.

32 Ferris Bueller s Day Off 1986 7 8 81%

A high school slacker just wants to take a day off, but his principal has other ideas.

31 The Big Short 2015 7 8 88%

During the 2000s, four financial managers foresee the collapse of the credit and housing markets and plan to profit off other people's misery.

30 2015 7 8 91%

A West African child loses his family in the midst of civil war and is forced to join a mercenary unit as a child soldier.

29 2015 7 8 93%

An aviator tells a little girl the story of how he once met an extraterrestrial prince.

28 Moonrise Kingdom 2012 7 8 94%

Two young lovers run away from town and the ensuing search party that's out to track them down.

27 Glengarry Glen Ross 1992 7 8 94%

A group of desperate, under-performing salesmen are put into competition against one another in order to avoid being fired.

26 2007 7 9 91%

Nicholas Angel, a snobby cop from London, is relocated to a quiet village in the English countryside where he uncovers an evil conspiracy.

25 Hero 2002 7 9 95%

The story of a nameless man who dispatches three would-be assassins of the King of Qin and the intrigue lurking below the surface of it all.

24 Nightcrawler 2014 7 9 95%

A desperate young man takes up nightcrawling -- the act of filming crashes, fires, and murders for journalistic purposes -- and loses all sense of morality and appropriateness.

23 Food Inc No Longer Available 2008 7 9 96%

A documentary that explores the corporations and laws that have radically changed the food industry for the worse.

22 Jiro Dreams of Sushi 2011 7 9 99%

A documentary that looks at the life and legacy of Jiro Ono, the world's greatest sushi master. Netflix is , and this is the title that arguably jump-started the whole food documentary craze. It's fascinating, it's delightful, and it may even make you reconsider your own approach to life.

21 Mulholland Drive 2001 8 0 82%

Following a car accident, an amnesiac woman searches across Los Angeles for answers. Unfortunately, they only drive her deeper into mystery.

20 2016 8 0 84%

An undercover documentary that investigates the dark world of poaching and ivory trading in Africa.

19 The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993 8 0 94%

When the bored king of Halloween Town accidentally stumbles across Christmas Town, he fights to bring it home with him.

18 Kung Fury 2015 8 1 N A

A Miami cop-slash-martial-artist goes back in time to kill Adolf Hitler.

17 2008 8 1 84%

A reluctant martial artist trains students in the art of Wing Chun during the Japanese invasion of China in 1937.

16 The Imitation Game 2014 8 1 90%

Genius mathematician Alan Turing attempts to crack a secret code during World War II.

15 No Country for Old Men 2007 8 1 93% No Longer Available

A cat-and-mouse drama is sparked when a hunter stumbles across a drug deal gone wrong and two million dollars in cash.

14 Jurassic Park No Longer Available 1993 8 1 93%

Due to unfortunate circumstances, a ready-to-open dinosaur theme park loses all control of its cloned dinosaurs.

13 Spotlight No Longer Available 2015 8 1 96%

Based on the true story of how an editorial team at the Boston Globe investigated and uncovered the child molestation scandal involving their local Catholic Archdiocese.

12 The Princess Bride 1987 8 1 97%

A fairytale involving a princess, a hero, and a villain, all framed as a grandfather reading the story to his sick-at-home grandson. There are many , but few are as widely loved and praised as The Princess Bride. It's the kind of film that will put you in a good mood no matter what, making it more than worthy of repeat viewings.

11 Zootopia 2016 8 1 98%

A rookie bunny cop and con artist fox put aside their differences as they stumble across a conspiracy that threatens to ruin the utopian city of Zootopia. Not only is Zootopia one of the , it's simply one of the best films of the year. It's fun for children yet mature enough for adults. There's something for everybody, and we consider it a must-watch.

10 The Drop Box 2014 8 2 N A

A Korean pastor builds a "drop box" where mothers can safely abandon their newborns instead of leaving them on the streets.

9 V for Vendetta 2005 8 2 73%

In a dystopian future, a mysterious freedom fighter named V enlists the help of a young woman to overthrow the tyrannical British government.

8 Good Will Hunting 1997 8 3 97%

A genius janitor at M.I.T. with a penchant for mathematics meets regularly with a psychologist trying to help him get his life back on track. This film is a must-watch. Not only is it one of the few , it has since been elevated in status to dramatic classic.

7 Braveheart 1995 8 4 78%

A Scottish warrior, William Wallace, leads a war of revenge and independence against King Edward of England.

6 Oldboy 2003 8 4 80%

After 15 years imprisoned by an unknown jailer, a man is released and given five days to find his captor.

5 The Shining 1980 8 4 87%

A frustrated writer takes his family to the Overlook Hotel where a previous caretaker went crazy and murdered his entire family.

4 Amelie 2001 8 4 89%

A charming young Parisian woman embarks on a quest to change the world by changing the lives of those around her, one person at a time.

3 The Usual Suspects 1995 8 6 88%

A police detective interrogates the only surviving witness of a robbery-gone-wrong that started when five criminals were rounded up as suspects for a different crime.

2 Dear Zachary 2008 8 6 94%

After his friend is murdered, a filmmaker sets out to interview all the people who knew him so that his infant son can "meet his father" when he's grown up.

1 Pulp Fiction 1994 8 9 94%

Two mob hitmen embark on a journey of violence and redemption as their story intersects with a boxer, a gangster's wife, and two bandits.

What Are Your Favorite Movies on Netflix

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