Sick Of Checking Rotten Tomatoes? Here’s 11 Top-Rated Movies On Netflix To Stream Right Now

There’s something about kicking back and watching a movie, knowing it will be good, which is why we’ve done some digging and found the most popular and top-rated movies on Netflix. 

There is something for everyone in this list, from cinephiles looking for a critically acclaimed classic to casual viewers who just want something warm and fuzzy to enjoy over some snacks. Whatever you’re in the mood for, just know this list is packed with some goodies.

A Star is Born

You know a film is good when there’s a Wikipedia page just for the awards. And, if you were wondering… A Star Is Born bagged 111 awards, including an Oscar for best original song and a couple of Grammys (plus a casual 283 nominations). If you haven’t yet seen Bardley Cooper’s reimagination of the classic 1937, 1954, and 1976 movie, expect a moving yet depressing love story about the destructive side of fame and the desperation to achieve it. Be prepared to be impressed by Gaga and/or swoon over Cooper… especially when he sings.  

Baby Driver

Edgar Wright (known for films like Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) spent the better part of two decades developing this film… so you know it’s at least well-thought-out. The story is centred around a young and eccentric heist getaway driver who lives his life through a carefully curated playlist. He dreams of escaping his criminal life, but when he falls in love, things get complicated. Expect high-octane drama, car chases, and an absolutely cracking soundtrack. There’s talk of a sequel, so now would be a good time to watch the original to get up to speed (pun so very much intended).

The Gentlemen

If you liked the Netflix crime show of the same name, you’ll love this movie. Both are made by Guy Ritchie and both explore the criminal underworld via a cannabis empire. They’re a bit same same but different — and equally awesome. The movie is about a cannabis mogul who decides to sell his empire, setting off a crazy scramble among rival gangsters, blackmailers, backstabbers, and schemers who want to seize his fortune. Think dark, funny, crazy violent, and oh-so Guy Ritchie. There are some brilliant performances in here, too, from the likes of Matthew McConaughey, Hugh Grant, and Colin Farrell, to name just a few. Brace yourself and enjoy. 

The Truman Show

We can’t resist an oldie but goodie, and The Truman Show is exactly that. From bang slap in the middle of Jim Carrey’s golden age, this comedy-drama about a man who is blissfully unaware that he’s living his entire life on TV is an absolute classic. With a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, a bunch of awards, and a cracking performance by Carrey that’s as emotional as it is endearing, this one will give you all the feels. 

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

Almost 20 years after the first Wallace & Gromit film, the world was gifted Vengeance Most Fowl in 2024. The movie is an absolute delight for old and new fans of the quirky duo, with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In this adventure, Wallace invents a smart gnome that goes rogue, and it’s up to Gromit to save the day. If you love excellent animation, charming storylines and fun humour, this one’s for you.

Past Lives

Get ready to cry. This heartbreaking film tells the story of Nora and Hae Sung, childhood friends who are separated after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. When they eventually reunite decades later they are forced to deal with questions that have no easy answers. The highly rated (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) film is a really moving story of immigration, belonging and destiny, and will get you right in the feels.

Parasite

This black comedy had the whole world googling banjiha and starting an obsession with South Korean cinema. If you’re into movies with slow burn storylines, cutting social commentary and incredible cinematography, this is the film for you. Parasite follows the Kim family who live in a sub-basement apartment (banjiha) and scheme their way to each work for a wealthy family. It explores class divisions and power, but the Kim family’s journeys are fascinating, and you’ll never guess what happens as the story unfolds.

Paddington

This is another top-rated movie that will get you right in the childhood. This absolute gem of a movie follows Paddington Bear who travels to London in search of a home (he is originally from Peru, if you didn’t know). He finds a place with a loving family and takes to city living, but he needs to stay away from the evil taxidermist, played by Nicole Kidman. Paddington is basically everything you want it to be and more – genuinely wholesome, funny, pure and endlessly creative. Put this on when you want to have a really good time.

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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

This is the follow-up to the popular Glass Onion film, and while it doesn’t always happen with sequels, this one was actually even more popular than the first. I watched A Knives Out Mystery before the original, so it can be done, but I recommend watching them in order to truly appreciate the film in all its glory. This quirky whodunit sees Benoit Blanc return to investigate a murder which happens during a billionaire’s murder mystery party. The movie is seriously fun and the cast—including Daniel Craig as Benoit in what could be the complete opposite to James Bond—will give you so much joy to watch.

The Shawshank Redemption

If you didn’t study Shawshank Redemption in high school and have somehow managed to avoid watching it so far, well done? But seriously, jump onto Netflix and watch it right now! It’s a classic for a reason. Banker Andy Dufresne is jailed for the murder of his wife and her lover, but plot twist, he is innocent. The story chronicles his life in prison and relationships with prisoners and prison guards, in particular "Red" Redding (Morgan Freeman). You might cry, you might laugh, and you will definitely see why this movie is always in the top-rated lists.

To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before

Yes, this is a teen romantic comedy, but there’s a reason it has a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score. This 2018 film follows Lara Jean as her letters to past loves are sent out to their intended recipients, but not by her. The characters are well-thought out—strong, but flawed—while the romantic throughline gives the whole movie a really earnest and wholesome quality.

Inglourious Basterds

This is one of those movies that has a little bit of everything: history, comedy, violence and Brad Pitt. The 2009 film is a Quentin Tarantino classic that has a solid 89% on Rotten Tomatoes. Inglourious Basterds is set in the first year of Germany's occupation of France in WWII, and while the plot follows a number of characters, it centres on putting together a group of Jewish-American soldiers to fight the Third Reich. The cinematography is beyond excellent (it is Tarantino), it is violent, it is engaging, it is surprisingly funny for a WWII film, and it is definitely worth watching if you haven’t already.

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