Netflix: 101 of the best movies to watch right now
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Finding a film to watch on Netflix can be a pain, we know. We've all been there: endlessly scrolling for what feels like forever, just trying to find a good movie to watch. Whether you're after a horror movie or a rom-com, sometime nothing quite seems to scratch the itch. Well, worry no more, as we've rounded up the ultimate list of the best films to watch on Netflix this month, from the newest releases to the latest classics that have hit Netflix UK.
So, whether you fancy a good old rom-com, a thriller, or something completely different, these are the best movies on Netflix across all your favourite genres. And once you're done with Netflix's best films, why not get stuck into some epic Netflix TV series, or some of Netflix's best crime dramas. We promise you'll never be bored ever again...
The best Netflix movies of 2024
- Hit Man
- Emilia Perez
- JOY
- Woman of the Hour
- Damsel
- Players
- Scoop
- Good Grief
- Lift
The best Netflix movies of 2023
- Maestro
- Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
- Fair Play
- Pain Hustlers
- The Mother
- Extraction II
- Murder Mystery 2
- They Cloned Tyrone
Hit Man (2024)
Length... 1h 55m
Who’s in it... Adria Arjona, Glen Powell
What’s it about… When a hitman accidentally falls in love with a client who is trying to flee her husband, he finds himself in dubious territory.
Perfect if… You can't get enough of Glen Powell, and want an easy-to-watch thriller.
Emilia Perez (2024)
Length... 2 hour 10 minutes
Who’s in it... Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana
What’s it about… A musical crime comedy film about a high-powered lawyer who takes on an unexpected assignment: helping a Mexican cartel leader fake their death and undergo gender-affirming procedures.
Perfect if… You want to watch a film which won a record-breaking 13 nominations for a foreign film at 2025's Academy Awards.
Lonely Planet (2024)
Length... 1 hour 36 minutes
Who’s in it... Laura Dern, Liam Hemsworth
What’s it about… Set at a writers' retreat in Morocco, a woman is surprised to find herself attracted to a much younger finance bro - the partner of one of her fellow creatives.
Perfect if… You're in the mood for an easy to watch, slightly predictable rom-com.
The Piano Lesson (2024)
Length... 2 hour 5 minutes
Who’s in it... Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Isaiah Gunn, Danielle Deadwyler, Ray Fisher
What’s it about… A family fall out over a piano, an heirloom which has been in their lives for decades.
Perfect if… You're in the mood for passionate and impressive performances.
Woman of the Hour (2024)
Length... 1 hour 34 minutes
Who’s in it... Anna Kendrick, Sheryl Bradshaw, Daniel Zovatto, Nicolette Robinson and Tony Hale.
What’s it about… Set in 1970s Los Angeles, an unsuspecting woman crosses paths with a notorious serial killer on a dating programme.
Perfect if… You want a gripping thriller to keep you from scrolling on your phone.
JOY (2024)
Length... 1 hour 55 minutes
Who’s in it... Bill Nighy, Thomasin McKenzie, Rish Shah, James Norton, Nikolay Shulik.
What’s it about… The true story behind how three trailblazer, made up of a nurse, a visionary scientist and an innovative surgeon, created IVF.
Perfect if… You want a heartwarming story (that will probably make you cry)
The Six Triple Eight (2024)
Length... 2 hour 7 minutes
Who’s in it... Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson
What’s it about… The true story of the incredible and brave women of the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of colour to be stationed overseas during World War II.
Perfect if… You want to be obsessed with an inspiring true story
Back In Action (2025)
Length... 1 hour 55 minutes
Who’s in it... Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx
What’s it about… Two retired CIA agents are pulled back into the game after their secret identities are exposed.
Perfect if… You want a good old fashioned action movie to keep you entertained
Rebel Ridge (2024)
Length... 2 hour 11 minutes
Who’s in it... Aaron Pierre, David Denman, Emory Cohen, Oscar Gale, Sophia Robb, Reid Williams
What’s it about… A former Marine confronts corruption in a small town when local law enforcement unjustly seizes the bag of cash he needs to post his cousin's bail.
Perfect if… Aaron Pierre (that's mufasa!) need we say more?
His Three Daughters (2024)
Length... 1 hour 44 minutes
Who’s in it... Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen, Rudy Galvan, Jose Febus
What’s it about… Three sisters reunited to look after their ill father, attempting to heal their family feud while doing so.
Perfect if… You want to laugh and cry at the same time
Will & Harper (2024)
Length... 1 hour 54 minutes
Who’s in it... Will Ferrell, Harper Steele
What’s it about… Will and Harper have been friends for over 30 decades, and decide to take a road trip across America together following the latter's transition.
Perfect if… You're after an intimate and raw look at friendship and allyship.
Carry-On (2024)
Length... 1 hour 59 minutes
Who’s in it... Taron Egerton, Jason Bateman, Sofia Carson, Danielle Deadwyler
What’s it about… An airport security guard is blackmailed over a dangerous hand luggage package on Christmas Eve, and must attempt to handle the situation without causing alarm.
Perfect if… You want a Christmas film, that is not
Players (2024)
Length... 1h 43m
Who’s in it... Gina Rodriguez, Damon Wayans Jr. Adam, Augustus Prew, Joel Courtney, Lisha Koshey
What’s it about… Mack is a sportswriter in New York who creates a successful pulling technique for her friend Adam and his crew - but things take a turn when she unexpectedly falls for one of their targets.
Perfect if… You want an easy rom-com to watch (it came out on Valentine's Day, after all)
The Beautiful Game (2024)
Length... 2hours 4minutes
Who’s in it... Micheal Ward, Bill Nighy, Beckett Handley
What’s it about… Mal manages a football team of homeless men in England, and takes them to Rome to compete in the Homeless World Cup - with talented striker Vinny their main hope of success.
Perfect if… You love a heartwarming tale that *isn't* about romance.
Good Grief (2023)
Length... 1h 40m
Who’s in it.. Dan Levy, Ruth Negga, Himesh Patel, Luke Evans, Celia Imrie.
.What’s it about… When artist Marc loses his famous author husband, he and his two best friends take a spontaneous trip to Paris, where they uncover hard and messy truths about the past.
Perfect if… You need a great big cry, basically.
Lift (2024)
Length... 1h 47m
Who’s in it... Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D'Onofrio, Sam Worthington, Billy Magnussen, Úrsula Corberó
What’s it about… When Cyrus's ex-girlfriend and the FBI ask him to pull off an impossible heist, the career criminal is tasked with the ultimate challenge, all of which takes place on a passenger flight from London to Zurich.
Perfect if… You've loved heist movies ever since Ocean's 11 dropped on our screens in the 2000s.
Mea Culpa (2024)
Length... 2 hours
Who’s in it... Kelly Rowland, Trevante Rhodes, Nick Sagar, Sean Sagar, RonReaco Lee
What’s it about… When an artist is accused of murdering his wife, an ambitious criminal attorney takes on his case - and sparks begin to fly.
Perfect if… You're in the market for a glass of wine and a steamy drama.
Rebel Moon Parts 1 and 2 (2023 and 2024)
Length... Part one is 2h 14m, part two is 2h 2m
Who’s in it... Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Bae Doona, Ray Fisher, Charlie Hunnam, Anthony Hopkins
What’s it about… When a colony on the edge of a galazy is threatened by armies of the tyrannical Regent Balisarius, a young woman is tasked with finding warriors on neighbouring planets to stop them.
Perfect if… You like a sci-fi fantasy world that takes you away from every day life
Maestro (2023)
Length... 2h 9m
Who’s in it... Carey Mulligan, Bradley Cooper, Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, Sarah Silverman
What’s it about… A biopic about American conductor Leonard Bernstein about his career and his tumultuous relationship with actress Felicia Montealegre.
Perfect if… You want to watch an Academy Award-nominated film about someone's real life.
Society of the Snow (2023)
Length... 2h 24m
Who’s in it... Enzo Vogrincic, Matías Recalt, Agustín Pardella, Tomas Wolf, Diego Vegezzi
What’s it about… A retelling of the true story of a 1972 accident which saw the Uruguayan rugby team fight to survive after their flight crashed into the Andes mountains.
Perfect if… You're fascinated with true life stories, and want an insight into the struggle the men faced.
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