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. Whether you’re after a horror movie or a rom-com, sometimes 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. 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 Power of the Dog
Who’s in it… Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons.
What’s it about… Based on the 1967 novel of the same name, The Power of the Dog follows the strained relationship between a powerful rancher and his brother’s new wife and step-son.
Perfect if… You’re in the mood for a Western.
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Who’s in it… Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens and Alexandra Shipp.
What’s it about… Based on the autobiographical musical by playwright Jonathan Larson. tick, tick… BOOM! follows an aspiring composer as he navigates the pressures of love, friendship and career in New York City.
Perfect if… You’re in need of some serious feel-good vibes.
Red Notice
Who’s in it… Dwayne Johnson, Gal Galdot and Ryan Reynolds.
What’s it about… Action meets comedy in this Netflix blockbuster. An FBI agent enlists the help of a thief as they work together to hunt down the world’s most prolific art thief.
Perfect if… You’re in need of a light-hearted watch after a heavy weekend.
Passing
Who’s in it… Ruth Negga, Tessa Thompson and Alexander Skarsgård.
What’s it about… Based on the novel of the same name, Passing tells the story of two childhood friends (whose lives have turned out entirely different) as their paths cross again in 1920s New York.
Perfect if… You’re looking for an emotional watch.
The Harder They Fall
Who’s in it… Idris Elba, Regina King and Zazie Beetz.
What’s it about… A star-studded lineup comes together in this Netflix Western hit which tells the tale of an outlaw who reunites his gang in the hopes of seeking revenge against his enemy.
Perfect if… You’ve got a crush on Idris Elba.
Army of Thieves
Who’s in it… Ruby O. Fee, Nathalie Emmanuel and Matthias Schweighöfer.
What’s it about… In this prequel to Army of the Dead, a mysterious woman recruits a bank teller to assist in a heist of impossible-to-crack safes across Europe.
Perfect if… You fancy a modern take on the likes of Ocean’s Eleven.
Beckett
Who’s in it… John David Washington, Alicia Vikander and Boyd Holbrook.
What’s it about… A US tourist vacationing in Greece finds himself on the run after a tragic accident plunges him into a political conspiracy that makes him a target for assassination.
Perfect if… You want something that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
The Unforgivable
Who’s in it… Sandra Bullock, Viola Davis and Rob Morgan.
What’s it about… Newly released from prison, a woman convicted of a violent crime tries to find her way in life while piecing together her past.
Perfect if… You’re as obsessed with Sandra Bullock and Viola Davis as we are!
The Woman in the Window
Who’s in it… Amy Adams, Julianne Moore and Wyatt Russell.
What’s it about… Based on the book of the same name, The Woman in the Window follows agoraphobic Dr. Anna Fox (Adams) who becomes embroiled in a series of dramatic events after seeing something she shouldn’t have while watching her neighbours through the window.
Perfect if… You love a thriller that will keep you guessing.
Awake
Who’s in it… Gina Rodriguez, Ariana Greenblatt and Shamier Anderson.
What’s it about… A mysterious catastrophe wipes out the human population’s ability to sleep, leading to apocalyptic hysteria. The movie follows former soldier Jill (Rodriguez) and her family as they join scientists in a race against time to find a cure.
Perfect if… You’re in the mood for science fiction meets thriller.
Things Heard & Seen
Who’s in it… Amanda Seyfried, Natalia Dyer and James Norton.
What’s it about… A young artist (Seyfried) and her husband move into an old home in a small town. But things at the house aren’t all that they seem, and the family begin to uncover a series of dark secrets.
Perfect if… You want to be scared on *another level*.
Fatherhood
Who’s in it… Kevin Hart, Melody Hurd and Anthony Carrigan.
What’s it about… After his wife unexpectedly dies the day after giving birth, a father (Hart) is left to raise his daughter as a single parent. Inspired by a true story, this film will have you deep in the emotions from start to finish.
Perfect if… You want to cry and feel happy at the same time.
Run
Who’s in it… Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen.
What’s it about… 17-year-old wheelchair-user Chloe is kept in near-total isolation by her seemingly caring mother (Paulson). But after Chloe discovers some hidden documents, she starts to question everything she knows to be true.
Perfect if… You love a movie with a good twist (or two).
I Am All Girls
Who’s in it… Erica Wessels, Hlubi Mboya and Deon Lotz.
What’s it about… A special crimes detective forms an unlikely bond with a serial killer targeting members of a child-trafficking organisation.
Good on Paper
Who’s in it… Iliza Shlesinger, Ryan Hansen and Margaret Cho.
What’s it about… Stand-up comic Andrea Singer always put her career first and her love life second, until she meets Dennis. Dennis seems to like the perfect guy, on paper, but Andrea’s best friend Margot is convinced he’s not who he says he is.
Perfect if… You fancy a rom-com with a twist.
Aquaman
Who’s in it… Jason Momoa, Amber Heard and Nicole Kidman.
What’s it about… Aquaman (Momoa) is the half-human half-Atlantean heir to the throne of Atlantis. The movie follows Aquaman as he seeks the legendary Trident of Atlan and embraces his destiny as protector of the sea.
Perfect if… You love a good action movie.
Gone Baby Gone
Who’s in it… Morgan Freeman, Michelle Monaghan and Casey Affleck.
What’s it about… Detective Patrick Kenzie (Freeman) is hired to find a missing girl in a tough Boston neighbourhood. In the search for the four-year-old, Kenzie comes up against paedophiles, gang members and even the missing girl’s family themselves.
Perfect if… Psychological thrillers are your go-to.
Via Cosmopolitan UK.