Entertainment Movies The Best Movies on Netflix to Stream Now Need something to watch on Netflix? We have the ultimate list By Emy LaCroix, Emy LaCroix Emy LaCroix is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. She previously worked as the deputy editor of Life & Style, In Touch, and Closer Weekly. People Editorial Guidelines Jillian Pretzel, Jillian Pretzel Jillian Pretzel has worked as a surveillance editor at PEOPLE since 2022. She received her Master of Arts in English from Chapman University and has interviewed celebrities such as Heather Rae El Moussa and Kendra Wilkinson. People Editorial Guidelines and James Mercadante James Mercadante James Mercadante has been a Content Update Editor for PEOPLE since November 2022. After earning his Bachelor's and Master's in English at The College of New Jersey, he's worked for various entertainment and lifestyle publications and has had bylines featured in Entertainment Weekly, TV Insider, Modern Luxury Manhattan, Ocean Drive, Hamptons Magazine and Honeysuckle Magazine. He enjoys reading, obsessing over Beyoncé and Ariana Grande on the internet and quoting lines from Twilight in everyday life. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 1, 2024 05:53AM EDT Ghostface in 'Scream,' 2022. Photo: Brownie Harris/Paramount Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection With thousands of films available, an intended movie night can easily turn into an evening of scrolling through Netflix's library trying to pick the perfect film. From Netflix Originals to cult classics to more modern releases, it can definitely be difficult to choose a movie before the popcorn gets cold. Luckily, we rounded up the best movies on Netflix that you can stream right now. Whether you're looking for a fun family movie to watch with the kids, a classic romantic comedy to enjoy with a glass of wine (and tissues!) or a spooky horror flick that will keep you up all night, we've got you covered. Here are the best films on Netflix to consider for your next movie night. Scarface Al Pacino in 'Scarface,' 1983. Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock After earning a green card by taking out a Cuban government official, Tony Montana (Al Pacino) flees to Miami, where he rises to infamy as one of the most ruthless and feared drug lords. Directed by Brian De Palma, this 1983 cult classic stars Pacino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Robert Loggia and more. Watch Scarface on Netflix Bad Boys: Ride or Die Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die,' 2024. Frank Masi Almost three decades after their 1995 debut, Will Smith's Mike Lowrey and Martin Lawrence's Marcus Burnett are back in action in the fourth Bad Boys installment. In this 2024 summer blockbuster, Miami's favorite bantering detectives go on a high-stakes mission to clear their late captain's name after he's wrongfully tied to a drug conspiracy. Watch Bad Boys: Ride or Die on Netflix on Oct. 8 Scream Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox in 'Scream,' 2022. Paramount Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Do you like scary movies? Well, the fifth Scream is slashing its way to Netflix. Twenty-five years after the gory Woodsboro, Calif., murders, a new Ghostface is back hunting down teens connected to the bloody events of 1996. With a new generation of scream queens and kings like Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera and Jack Quaid, among others, this chapter also brings back OG fan favorites like Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette and more. Watch Scream on Netflix on Oct. 11 8 Mile Eminem and Nashawn Breedlove in '8 Mile,' 2002. Maximum Film/Alamy In 1995 Detroit, Jimmy Smith Jr. (Eminem) faces a relentless stream of setbacks as he fights to break free from his gritty reality and pursue his dreams of becoming a successful rapper. Loosely inspired by the Grammy winner's own rise to fame, 8 Mile won an Oscar for Best Original Song ("Lose Yourself") and features stellar performances from Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy, Anthony Mackie, Mekhi Pfiefer, Taryn Manning, Nashawn Breedlove and more. Watch 8 Mile on Netflix Bridesmaids Kristen Wiig and Rose Byrne in 'Bridesmaids,' 2011. Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection Annie Walker (Kristen Wiig) has some big shoes to fill as her best friend Lilian's (Maya Rudolph) maid of honor. But with her life in shambles and a rival bridesmaid (Rose Byrne) muscling in on her territory, Annie unintentionally drags Lillian and the rest of the bridal crew on a haywire yet unforgettable journey to the altar. Watch Bridesmaids on Netflix Psycho Janet Leigh in 'Psycho,' 1960. Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock Presenting the most iconic shower scene in cinema history, Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 horror film is a great way to kill time. Psycho features a woman named Marion (Janet Leigh), on the run with pocketed cash, who checks into the Bates Motel where she's greeted by innkeeper Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) — a timid man with a disturbed mind who loves his mother. Watch Psycho on Netflix Uglies Chase Stokes and Joey King in 'Uglies,' 2024. Netflix Based on Scott Westerfeld's eponymous 2005 YA novel, Uglies stars Joey King as Tally Youngblood, a teen living in a distant future where cosmetic surgery is a government-issued mandate for every citizen upon turning 16. As Tally approaches the deadline, she inadvertently lands in the heart of a simmering rebellion determined to shatter the glossy veneer of this so-called perfect society. Watch Uglies on Netflix Jaws Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw in 'Jaws,' 1975. Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock Netflix is gonna need a bigger boat. Steven Spielberg's classic 1974 thriller has sent shivers down the spines of multiple generations with its bloodthirsty great white shark named Bruce and that iconic "duuunn dunn" theme from John Williams. Jaws charts an epic battle between man and beast, with the trio of a police officer (Roy Scheider), marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and shark hunter (Robert Shaw) facing off against the apex predator wreaking havoc off the shores of New England's fictitious Amity Island. Watch Jaws on Netflix Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire From left: Mckenna Grace, Logan Kim, Dan Aykroyd and Patton Oswalt in 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,' 2024. Jaap Buitendijk/Courtesy of Sony Pictures The Ghostbusters are back in action, with original stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson and Annie Potts suiting up for a frosty new adventure! In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to the iconic N.Y.C. firehouse, teaming up with the remaining OGs to thwart an ancient artifact's curse and avert a second Ice Age. Directed by Gil Kenan, this also stars Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard and Mckenna Grace, all reprising their roles from Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021). Watch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire on Netflix Pearl Mia Goth in 'Pearl,' 2022. A24 She's a staaaarrrr! In this prequel to Ti West's X (2022), the original villain Pearl (Mia Goth) gets her own origin story. Stuck on her family's Texas homestead in 1918, Pearl dreams of making it big in Hollywood, but her ambitions spiral into a dark rage and obsession — driving her to slay those blocking her path. After you stream this, don't miss the third installment, MaXXXine, now playing in theaters. Watch Pearl on Netflix La La Land Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone in 'La La Land,' 2016. Dale Robinette/Black Label Media/Kobal/Shutterstock Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone put their singing abilities on display in this 2016 Oscar-winning musical, which tells the story of two aspiring artists who fall in love while following their dreams in Los Angeles. If you happen to stumble upon "A Lovely Night" at home, put on La La Land — especially before it's adapted for the Broadway stage. Watch La La Land on Netflix 1917 George MacKay and Benedict Cumberbatch in '1917,' 2020. Universal Pictures/Moviestore/Shutterstock Winning three Academy Awards (including Best Cinematography), Sam Mendes' 2019 war drama follows two young British lance corporals, Will Schofield (George MacKay) and Tom Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman). Under orders from General Erinmore (Colin Firth), the pair must traverse enemy lines to deliver a life-or-death message to Colonel Mackenzie (Benedict Cumberbatch), halting an attack that would endanger more than 1,000 men. Watch 1917 on Netflix A Simple Favor Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in 'A Simple Favor,' 2018. Peter Iovino/Lionsgate/courtesy Everett Fans of 2009's Jennifer's Body and 2014's Gone Girl will adore this campy 2018 mystery thriller. Mommy vlogger and widower Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) meets the glamorous yet mystifying mom of her son's schoolmate, Emily Nelson (Blake Lively), and they form a connection over many martinis. After Emily disappears without warning, Stephanie uses her online presence to solve the case. Watch this flick before the forthcoming sequel, which recently wrapped up filming in Italy. Watch A Simple Favor on Netflix Anyone But You Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney in 'Anyone But You,' 2023. Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. Hey Alexa, crank up "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield! Loosely based on William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, this 2023 rom-com stars Euphoria's Sydney Sweeney and Top Gun: Maverick's Glen Powell as archrivals who land at the same destination wedding. While one's on a mission to reignite an old flame, the other is desperate to dodge their ex. Naturally, they strike a deal to fake a relationship, all while secretly despising each other. Watch Anyone But You on Netflix Jumanji From left: Bonnie Hunt, Bradley Pierce, Kirsten Dunst and Robin Williams in 'Jumanji,' 1995. TriStar/Getty As Judy (Kirsten Dunst) and Peter Shepherd (Bradley Pierce) settle into a rundown mansion with their aunt, they stumble upon an outmoded, jungle-themed board game. Once they play, the siblings free Alan Parrish (Robin Williams) — trapped within the game's realm for more than two decades — and all must finish the game to stop the mayhem it summons with each roll of the dice. Watch Jumanji on Netflix Thanksgiving Nell Verlaque in 'Thanksgiving,' 2023. Courtesy of Tristar Pictures In the aftermath of a fatal Black Friday in Plymouth, Mass., a sadistic killer slips into a pilgrim mask and uses traditional Thanksgiving cutlery to carve out their revenge on the town's residents. A fresh yet brutal take on the holiday horror genre, Eli Roth's Thanksgiving serves up a to-die-for ensemble, including Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, Nell Verlaque and more. Watch Thanksgiving on Netflix Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,' 2023. Sony Pictures Entertainment In the 2023 follow-up to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore) joins forces with Gwen Stacey (voiced by Hailee Steinfeld) to rescue various Spider-People from a formidable new villain. As they traverse through the multiverse, they encounter the Spider-Society, a group of Spider-People led by Miguel O'Hara (Oscar Isaac). Watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse on Netflix No Hard Feelings Jennifer Lawrence and Andrew Barth Feldman in 'No Hard Feelings,' 2023. Macall Polay/Sony Pictures Entertainment After losing her car to repossession, 32-year-old Uber driver Maddie Barker (Jennifer Lawrence) — who is on the brink of bankruptcy — responds to a Craiglist ad posted by a wealthy couple (Laura Benanti, Matthew Broderick) seeking someone to "date" their socially awkward son (Andrew Barth Feldman) before he heads off to college. In exchange, she'll receive a Buick Regal to resume her ride-share gig so she can try and make enough money to keep her house. Watch No Hard Feelings on Netflix Downton Abbey: The Motion Picture From left: Elizabeth McGovern, Harry Hadden-Paton, Laura Carmichael, Hugh Bonneville and Michael C. Fox in 'Downton Abbey: The Motion Picture,' 2019. Jaap Buitendijk/Focus/Kobal/Shutterstock Picking up a few years after where the Emmy-winning PBS series left off, this 2019 historical drama set in the early 20th century follows the Crawley family and their servants as they prepare their Yorkshire estate for a royal visit from the King and Queen. The film features an ensemble reprising their beloved roles, including Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Michelle Dockery, Joanne Froggatt, Matthew Goode, Allen Leech, Elizabeth McGovern and Maggie Smith. Watch Downton Abbey: The Motion Picture on Netflix Love at First Sight Ben Hardy and Haley Lu Richardson in 'Love at First Sight,' 2023. Rob Baker Ashton/Netflix Based on Jennifer E. Smith's 2013 book, The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, this 2023 romance takes off with two strangers — played by The White Lotus' Haley Lu Richardson and Bohemian Rhapsody's Ben Hardy — who form a romantic connection on a lengthy plane ride. Though they part ways upon arrival, the idea of finding each other again isn't as implausible as it seems, reminding us that destiny often works its own magic. Watch Love at First Sight on Netflix Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food 'Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food,' 2023. Netflix Ever wonder about the hidden ingredients that sneak into your body? Netflix's startling documentary uncovers the unsettling presence of hazardous substances in the U.S. food supply. Featuring in-depth investigations and expert interviews, Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food exposes the historical issues within America's food system, raising awareness about the potential health risks and environmental impacts related to our everyday meals. Watch Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Our Food on Netflix You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah From left: Samantha Lorraine, Sunny Sandler and Millie Thorpe in 'You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah,' 2023. Courtesy of Netflix In this Adam Sandler-produced comedy, Stacey Friedman's (Sunny Sandler) dream of hosting an unforgettable bat mitzvah takes a hilarious turn when middle school antics get in the way, including a feud with her best friend Lydia (Samantha Lorraine) over the school's heartthrob (Dylan Hoffman). Based on Fiona Rosenbloom's eponymous 2007 novel, this family flick also features performances from Sandler, Idina Menzel, Jackie Sandler, Jackie Hoffman and Luis Guzmán. Watch You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah on Netflix Run Rabbit Run Lily LaTorre in 'Run Rabbit Run,' 2023. Netflix This Australian psychological horror film will either have you glued to your seat or running far away from it. Premiering at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, Run Rabbit Run stars Succession's Sarah Snook as a fertility doctor and single mother who notices her daughter's chilling shift in behavior, as the little girl claims to remember an ominous past life. Watch Run Rabbit Run on Netflix Wham! George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley in 'Wham!,' 2023. Courtesy of Netflix Jitterbug! This heartfelt documentary dives into the music career led by the English pop duo Wham!, using '70s and '80s archival footage and interviews of band members George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. Watch Wham! on Netflix The Out-Laws Adam Devine and Nina Dobrev in 'The Out-Laws,' 2023. Scott Yamano/Netflix After proposing to his girlfriend Parker (Nina Dobrev), bank manager Owen Browning (Adam DeVine) is finally meeting his fiancée's parents (Pierce Brosnan and Ellen Barkin). But when his place of work is robbed by notorious thieves, known as the "Ghost Bandits," Owen learns he's marrying into a family of lawbreakers. This 2023 crime comedy also stars Poorna Jagannathan, Richard Kind, Lil Rel Howery and more. Watch The Out-Laws on Netflix They Cloned Tyrone From left: Teyonah Parris, Jamie Foxx and John Boyega in 'They Cloned Tyrone,' 2023. Parrish Lewis/Netflix This sci-fi mystery comedy finds three neighbors — played by Teyonah Parris, John Boyega and Jamie Foxx (who also produced the film) — forming a far-fetched liaison as they try to expose a government cloning conspiracy. They Cloned Tyrone is helmed by Juel Taylor (a first-time director), who also wrote the film, as well as the screenplays for Creed II (2018) and Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021). Watch They Cloned Tyrone on Netflix Extraction 2 Chris Hemsworth in 'Extraction 2,' 2023. Jasin Boland/Netflix After the success of the first Extraction film in 2020, Chris Hemsworth's Tyler Rake has returned with a more insatiable hunger for violence. Produced by the Russo brothers, this 2023 sequel finds Tyler — an unauthorized mercenary who resembles the likes of Keanu Reeves' John Wick — given the do-or-die task of extricating a jailed family of a brutal gangster. Watch Extraction 2 on Netflix The Perfect Find Gabrielle Union and Keith Powers in 'The Perfect Find,' 2023. Alyssa Longchamp/Netflix Based on Tia Williams' eponymous novel, The Perfect Find stars Gabrielle Union as Jenna Jones, a professional who resurrects her career as a fashion editor working for her frenemy, Darcy (Gina Torres). However, her job gets a little heated when she finds romance with the company's young videographer — her boss's son (Keith Powers). Watch The Perfect Find on Netflix Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me Anna Nicole Smith in 'Anna Nicole: You Don't Know Me,' 2023. Courtesy of Netflix This 2023 documentary about the late Anna Nicole Smith — who died of an accidental overdose at age 39 on Feb. 8, 2007 — uses personal videos, archival footage and exclusive interviews to take a closer, unexplored look at her legacy. Director Ursula Macfarlane told PEOPLE, "The more I dug into [Smith's] story, the more I discovered that a lot of what I watched and read over the years provided a one-dimensional look at Anna Nicole. It's been 16 years since she has died and it was time to dig beneath the surface." Watch Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me on Netflix Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody Naomi Ackie (center) in 'Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody,' 2022. Sony Pictures Entertainment/Moviestore/Shutterstock Fans of Whitney Houston are getting answers about the American pop legend and how she came to be. Starring Naomi Ackie, this 2022 biographical musical drama follows the powerhouse singer's journey to international fame after being discovered by record executive Clive Davis (Stanley Tucci). Watch Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody on Netflix through Oct. 21 Soft & Quiet Stefanie Estes in 'Soft & Quiet,' 2022. Momentum Pictures/Courtesy Everett Don't be fooled by this film's title! Executive produced by Jason Blum, the mind that brought you blockbusters like 2017's Get Out, 2020's The Invisible Man and 2023's M3GAN, this 2022 indie horror flick follows an elementary school teacher (Stefanie Estes) who gathers a group of white supremacist women, and their meeting takes a volatile and horrifying turn. Watch Soft & Quiet on Netflix Do Revenge Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke in 'Do Revenge,' 2022. Kim Simms/Netflix This Gen-Z comedy took a seat and learned from its teen film predecessors while also giving the genre a modern, pastel-infused spin. In this 2022 Netflix Original, Riverdale star Camila Mendes plays Drea, a recently-outcasted student who teams up with new girl Eleanor — played by Stranger Things' Maya Hawke — to take down the people who've wronged them. Watch Do Revenge on Netflix White Noise Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig in 'White Noise,' 2022. Wilson Webb/Netflix When a nearby chemical leak causes "The Airborne Toxic Event," a family needs to evacuate their Ohio town. Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig play a 1980s suburban couple in this dark comedy from Noah Baumbach. Watch White Noise on Netflix Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery From left: Kate Hudson, Jessica Henwick, Daniel Craig and Leslie Odom Jr. in 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,' 2022. John Wilson/Netflix This sequel to 2019's Knives Out follows detective Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig, who works to solve a murder after a group of frenemies meet on a private Greek island. Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Janelle Monáe and Kathryn Hahn also star in this whodunit. Watch Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery on Netflix Enola Holmes Millie Bobby Brown in 'Enola Holmes,' 2020. Netflix Millie Bobbie Brown plays Sherlock Holmes' teenage sister, Enola, in this 2020 Netflix Original film. Enola heads to London in search of her missing mother but winds up helping a runaway lord and outsmarting her older brother. Henry Cavill and Helena Bonham Carter also star. Watch Enola Holmes on Netflix Enola Holmes 2 From left: Henry Cavill, Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge in 'Enola Holmes 2,' 2022. Netflix Sherlock Holmes' teen sister Enola is back in Netflix's second installment of the series. This time, the spunky detective must solve the mystery of a girl who's gone missing. The 2022 film also stars Henry Cavill, David Thewlis, Louis Partridge and Helena Bonham Carter. Watch Enola Holmes 2 on Netflix Hustle Juancho Hernangómez and Adam Sandler in 'Hustle,' 2022. Netflix This 2022 Netflix Original follows a struggling basketball talent scout (Adam Sandler) and a promising young baller (real-life pro Juancho Hernangómez) as they team up to prove themselves in the NBA. This sports film also stars Queen Latifah. Watch Hustle on Netflix Don't Look Up Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Don't Loop Up,' 2021. Netflix This Netflix Original made waves when it was released in 2021. This apocalyptic comedy stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep and follows two astronomers (DiCaprio and Lawrence) trying to warn an unconcerned world about a planet-destroying comet. Watch Don't Look Up on Netflix Close