40 of the Best Movies on Netflix You Should Stream Right Now

In just 10 years since releasing its first original film Beasts of No Nation, Netflix has evolved into a power player in the movie scene, earning honors at award shows like the Oscars and Golden Globes. The streaming giant received 18 Oscar nominations in 2025 and took 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, Havoc and Hit Man have also helped make Netflix a destination for reliable, fun hits. Titles tend to come and go on the platform, and this week, we're highlighting a few that will be gone at the end of the month, including Goodfellas and Pride & Prejudice. 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. Read more: Where to Watch All the 2024 Oscar Winners Watch m ... Read full article.