Knock Down The House director Rachel Lears immediately began work on a documentary about female politicians the day after the 2016 election. The film follows pregnant Minnesota police chief Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand) as she investigates homicides that are tied to car salesman Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy), who’s hired two criminals (Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare) to kidnap his wife in order to extort his father-in-law. Rotten Tomatoes: 97% (Critics) 93% (Audience)
The film also shows the Safdies getting even better at their craft, with tense camerawork and impressive performances that make the chaotic world of Manhattan’s diamond district come to life. Director: Akiva Schaffer & Mike Diva
Netflix ne dévoile, en effet, aucun chiffre, et recense uniquement des contenus parus en 2019. When movie buffs heard that Roma, the latest film from acclaimed director Alfonso Cuarón (Y Tu Mamá También, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban), was bought by Netflix, they knew the streaming service was serious about their movie projects. Director: David Fincher
Based on the short story “Barn Burning” by Haruki Murakami, Burning follows Jong-su (Ah-in Yoo), as he watches former neighbor Hae-mi’s (Jong-seo Jun) cat while she goes on a trip. The best movies on Netflix include Pulp Fiction, Lady Bird, Black Panther, Roma, The Irishman, and many more. Rotten Tomatoes: 91% (Critics) 91% (Audience).
Fashion designer Tom Ford surprised cinephiles when he made a sudden pivot to filmmaking in 2009 with the stunning A Single Man. Director: Greta Gerwig
While Lee’s other films are decidedly more down to Earth, Inside Man sees him going full action thriller mode: the heist sequences drip with tension and every actor is great, especially Denzel, giving one of his most underrated performances. The good news, though, is that there are still thousands of films on Netflix—3,781, according to one report. I Lost My Body was a big hit at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, winning the coveted Nespresso Grand Prize—becoming the first animated film to do so. Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, the documentary examines the long history of systemic racism in the United States using Baldwin’s writing, focusing on his memories of key civil rights figures, such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Medgar Evers. Based on the novel by Michael Crichton, the sci-fi action thriller follows paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and paleobotanist Dr. Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern) as they’re tasked with determining whether Jurassic Park, a theme park full of cloned dinosaurs, is safe for the public. Both Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto nabbed Oscars for their powerful role in Dallas Buyers Club, a film that tackled the AIDS crisis and how the system forced those suffering from the disease to take big risks that included smuggling drugs across the Mexican border. The story of President Barack Obama was always going to be clamored over, and though multiple films have come out about the president's life, Barry is proof that Netflix can do a decent job with a biographical film. Director: Nicolas Winding Refn
One of the most unique and best movies of the year, I Lost My Body is another great addition to Netflix’s library of originals in a year full of them. Cast: Andre Holland, Melvin Gregg, Zazie Beetz
Whether you prefer a rom-com, a laugh-out-loud comedy, documentaries, crime thrillers, over-the-top drama, Disney movies, superhero flicks from Marvel, an adaptation, or something based on a true story, there are movies and TV shows galore for everyone streaming on Netflix. Étrangement, on n’y retrouve que des productions Netflix ou des contenus sous licence de la plateforme, ce qui vient nuancer ce classement. Rotten Tomatoes: 93% (Critics) 87% (Audience). The Netflix original documentary takes viewers on a deeper dive of her life, beginning in the Southside of Chicago through her time as First Lady. If you’re willing to get over that, let us direct you to a holy grail of performances from Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, in another all-timer of a mob epic from the mind of Martin Scorsese. Rotten Tomatoes: 98% (Critics) 87% (Audience)
From original documentaries to comedies, dramas, and thrillers, here are the best movies to stream on Netflix right now in 2020.
Runtime: 2h 18m
Genre: Action
Rotten Tomatoes: 85% (Critics) 61% (Audience)
Cast: Chris Evans, Jamie Bell, Tilda Swinton
Genre: Thriller
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% (Critics) 91% (Audience). The movie is also a damning portrayal of unfair power dynamics, with David subtly, and then not so subtly, influencing Jenny in ways she isn’t aware of until after the fact. Pan’s Labyrinth is a tour de force of the acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro’s affinity for all things phantasmagorical. Runtime: 2h 12m
Decades after the still-unsolved murder of JonBenét Ramsey, director Kitty Green goes to Boulder, Colorado to cast local actors in a film about the murder—only to discover the lasting impact the little girl's murder has left on the area's residents. Director: Lone Scherfig
One of the most powerful moments of the Me Too era occurred when more than 150 women faced convicted sexual predator Larry Nassar in court to deliver emotional impact statements. Like Good Time, Uncut Gems is a visceral, stressful ride that never lets up. Director Steven Soderbergh’s latest finds him working with his most star-studded cast in years. Often regarded as one of the defining films of the first 20 years of the 21st century (and perhaps the most relevant), the rise of Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook is a compelling watch, no matter how often you use the site anymore. Yes, we heard you: The Irishman is too long. When a power failure releases the dinosaurs, however, Grant and Sattler band together to survive and protect the grandchildren of Jurassic Park’s founder. As directed by Steven Soderbergh, the movie looks technically flawless, with stellar cinematography and well-shot dance scenes. Runtime: 1h 52m
Deft and sweet, The Half of It joins the roster of great teen coming of age Netflix original movies. Rating: R
Baldwin’s intelligence is unparalleled as a writer, which comes as no surprise in I Am Not Your Negro; the real surprise is how prescient his writing is, describing an America that hasn’t changed very much at all in the decade since. Lears astonishingly managed to follow AOC’s historic rise from the moment she decided to run, long before her stunning defeat of incumbent Joe Crowley in New York’s 2018 midterm election primaries, which catapulted her into national stardom. Recently Added: Ratched (Netflix Original), Sneakerheads (Netflix Original), The Good Place: Season 4, Director: Antonio Campos
One of his most recent films, 2014’s Snowpiercer, remains underrated even though it was one of the best movies of that year. If you’re looking for a deeper film to dive into, Roma’s got everything you need. Rating: R
Always Be My Maybe is perfect if you’re in the mood for a solid and charming romantic comedy. Cast: Annette Bening, Greta Gerwig, Elle Fanning
While his work (and romantic partnership) with Greta Gerwig led to more buoyant fare such as Frances Ha and Mistress America, Baumbach returns to the sharp dramedy he’s been known for with Marriage Story. 2015’s Steve Jobs follows the titular Apple CEO (Michael Fassbender) as he prepares backstage at three different product launches, culminating in the 1998 unveiling of the original iMac. Rating: PG-13
Tan and her friends went to study abroad for college and left the footage with Cardona, who disappeared, taking the footage with him. Beasts of No Nation, a war film released in 2015, was one of Netflix's first bona fide award contenders. Director: Lee Chang-dong
Cast: Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg
Diving into the complexity of being queer in the black community, Moonlight follows a young black man as he comes of age and grapples with his sexual identity and the pressures that his world impresses upon him. They can be shot or stabbed, and they're not super strong or fast.