10 Best Original Netflix Films You Must Watch
1. Roma (2018) – Alfonso Cuarón’s critically acclaimed masterpiece is a poignant portrayal of domestic strife and social hierarchy amidst political turmoil in 1970s Mexico.
2. The Irishman (2019) – Directed by Martin Scorsese, this epic saga of organized crime in post-war America is told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century.
3. Marriage Story (2019) – A deeply moving narrative about a coast-to-coast divorce that pushes an actress and her stage director husband to personal and creative extremes.
4. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) – The Coen brothers bring their trademark style to the Western anthology, telling six unique stories about the American frontier.
5. Beasts of No Nation (2015) – Cary Joji Fukunaga directs this harrowing war drama about a young boy who becomes a child soldier as his country goes through a horrific war.
6. Mudbound (2017) – Set against the backdrop of the Mississippi Delta during WWII, Mudbound is an unflinching tale of two families pitted against one another by a ruthless social hierarchy.
7. The Two Popes (2019) – Behind Vatican walls, the conservative Pope Benedict and the liberal future Pope Francis must find common ground to forge a new path for the Catholic Church.
8. Okja (2017) – Bong Joon-ho’s tale of a young girl who must prevent a powerful, multi-national company from kidnapping her best friend – a massive animal named Okja.
9. I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017) – When a depressed woman is burglarized, she finds a new sense of purpose by tracking down the thieves alongside her obnoxious neighbor.
10. Dolemite Is My Name (2019) – Eddie Murphy stars in this biopic about filmmaker Rudy Ray Moore, who produced and starred in an ultra-low-budget film that became both a hit and the stuff of legend.
These films showcase the diversity and quality of content that Netflix has brought to its audience around the globe. From visceral dramas to intense thrillers and comedic biopics, there is something for every film aficionado in Netflix’s ever-growing catalog.