Netflix has a higher turnover rate for it’s movie library. And since the Netflix home screen often promotes Netflix Original content above all else, it’s easy to miss the full breadth of movies available on the service.
Here’s the compilation of excellent movies from the last couple of decades that are now on Netflix.
- Uncut Gems (2019)
In this gambling thriller set in 2012 New York City, a jeweler with a gambling addiction accepts extreme risks in both his personal and professional life on day to-day basis.
Runtime: 2 hours and 15 mins
2. There Will be Blood (2007)
In this period drama set in the early 1990s West Coast, an oilman tries to expand his drilling empire through any means necessary.
“There Will be Blood” earned nine Academy Award nominations and won two categories: Best Actor (Daniel Day-Lewis) and best cinematography.
Runtime: 2 hours and 38 mins
3. A Serious Man (2009)
In this black comedy set in 1967 Minnesota, a Jewish professor grapples with the collapse of his family, health and professional aspirations as everything that seemingly can go wrong does.
“A Serious Man” earned two Academy Award nominations: Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.
Runtime: 1 hour and 46 mins
4. 20th Century Women (2016)
In this comedy drama, a single mother and her younger neighbors help raise a young boy in Santa Barbara, California, during the end of the 1970s.
“20th Century Women” earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
Runtime: 1 hour and 59 mins
5. The Master (2012)
In this psychological drama, an aimless war veteran stumbles inti a nascent religious cult in 1950.
“The Master” earned three Academy Award nominations: Best Actor (Joaquin Phoenix), Best Supporting Actor (Phillip Seymour Hoffman), Best Supporting Actress (Amy Adams).
Runtime: 2 hours and 18 mins
6. The Lobster (2015)
In this abundant comedy, a recently single man must find a partner within 45 days or he’ll be forcibly turned into a lobster.
“The Lobster” earned one Academy Award nominations for Best Original Screenplay.
Runtime: 1 hour 49 mins
7. Steve Jobs (2015)
In this period drama, Steve Jobs becomes one of the most venerated tech leaders in history while ignoring friendships and familial obligations.
“Steve Jobs” earned two Academy Award nominations for Best Actor (Michael Fassbender) and Best Supporting Actress (Kate Winslet).
Runtime: 2 hours and 2 mins
8. The Little hours (2017)
In this comedy, nuns in a convent break religious rules and wreak havoc.
“The Little Hours” has a long cast of comedy stars from the 2010s.
Runtime: 1 hour 30 mins
9. Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse (2018)
In this animated superhero movie, a young, Black Spider-Man discovers the existence of other universes (and other Spider-Men) that will come to help him save his own universe.
“Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse” won the Best Animated Feature category at the Academy Awards.
Runtime: 1 hour 57 mins
10. Drive (2011)
In this action dram, a Hollywood stuntman also works as a getaway driver for violent criminals.
“Drive” earned one Academy Award nomination for Best Sound Editing.
Runtime: 1 hour 40 mins
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