The 42 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (May 2025)

Netflix has plenty of movies to watch. Maybe too many. Sometimes finding the right film at the right time can seem like an impossible task. Let us help you. Below is a list of some of our favorites currently on the streaming service—from dramas to comedies to thrillers. If you decide you’re in more of a TV mood, head over to our collection of the best TV series on Netflix. Want more? Check out our lists of the best sci-fi movies, best movies on Amazon Prime, and the best flicks on Disney+. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. Bullet Train Explosion Kazuya Takaichi (Tsuyoshi Kusanagi) is conductor of the Hayabusa 60 shinkansen, zooming from Shin-Aomori to Tokyo. A perfectly normal job—until a terrorist reveals a bomb on board, which will explode if the train slows below 100kmph. As authorities race to stop the attacker and rescue the passengers, Kazuya is forced to keep everyone on board safe. What' ... Read full article.