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30 Must-Watch Movies on Netflix Right Now

Are you prepared to travel through fantastic films without ever leaving your couch? Look nowhere else! Netflix has one of the vastest libraries of must-watch films that suit every taste and genre. As a streaming service, Netflix has something for literally everyone from hard action, hopeless romantic, mysteries to horror.

The streaming show releases movies every once in a while and some of the latest were released this year 2023. Some films from 2020 2021 and 2022 like the Glass Onion are still trending and are binge worthy. Some of these films include The Mother 2023, Extraction 2, Missing And The Outlaws just to mention a few. Here are top 30 Must-Watch Movies on Netflix Right Now.

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1.The Mother (2023)

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This movie stars actress and musician Jennifer Lopez directed by Niki Caro. Her co-stars include Joseph Fiennes, Gael García Bernal and Paul Raci. This Netflix original is an action drama that will have you hooked to your seat for just about 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Jennifer Lopez is the main character of the film, an assassin, and she tries to save her baby girl that she gave up after giving birth. For the action lovers this film will not disappoint as there will be a lot of scenes that features Lopez showing amazing skills. In addition, drama in the film is well captured by Jennifer Lopez’s intense acting skills and spew of emotions that elevate the film.

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2.WHAM! (2023)

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This Netflix original has a run time of exactly 1 hour 32 minutes directed by Chris Smith. It is more of a documentary and music. Some of the cast members include George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. It revolves around the very influential band WHAM! together with the early life of the boys before they became the pop duo.

All of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s musical accomplishments are documented especially their performance in their final concert at Wembley Stadium. This creation is suitable for music fans and anyone who wants to stroll through the 80s pop world, give it a chance.

3.Missing (2023)

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The film is a stand-alone sequel to the film Searching of 2018 meaning you can watch it first and be able to understand but doesn’t hurt to go check out the first film. It is a mystery thriller and the story is: when a mother doesn’t return from a trip, her tech-savvy daughter uses a variety of social media platforms to track her down.

Storm Reid, is the lead in this film and her cast members include Nia Long, Megan Suri, Ken Leung, Joaquim de Almeida, Daniel Henney and Thomas Barbusca just to mention a few. It has received massive positive feedback and therefore a great film if not amazing.

4.The Out-Laws (2023)

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Action and comedy is truly the best combination that any film could entail and The Out-Laws is the perfect example. The film casted the most suitable actors and actresses such as Pierce Brosnan, Adam DeVine, Ellen Barkin and Nina Dobrev.

It is a 1 hour and 35 minutes film that was directed by Tyler Spindel. It is quite a lighthearted comedy that is between a couple whose wedding weekend takes an unexpected turn. It is something that can be watched by all and equally enjoyed but it is rated R for various reasons such as language.

5.Extraction 2 (2023)

Any fan of actor Chris Hemsworth should be streaming this movie as soon as possible. The handsome actor works alongside Golshifteh Farahani, Adam Bessa and Olga Kurylenko. It runs for 2 hours 2 minutes and was directed by Sam Hargrave,

This film is packed with amazing action with explosive stunts that will have your heart pounding like crazy. For a similar effect check out the original Extraction movie, it will not disappoint. Golshifteh Farahani and Chris Hemsworth bring the action thriller to life.

6.Nimona (2023)

Just for 1 hour 41 minutes this animated action-comedy with mediaeval themes is really fun and interesting to watch. It was directed by Nick Bruno, Troy Quane which is based on the endearing graphic novel Nimona. With voice actors such as Chloë Grace Moretz, Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee Yang and Indya Moore, the film is really rich.

The script was by Robert L. Baird and Lloyd Taylor and Chloe Grace Moretz voiced the title character, while Riz Ahmed voiced Ballister Boldheart, a knight that was falsely accused of murder. For all those animation lovers, this is a film worth checking out.

7.A Man Called Otto (2022)

In this American version of the Swedish film adaption, A Man Called Ove, of the Fredrik Backman novel, Tom Hanks plays a sad old widower who is forced by his neighbours to find a new purpose in life. It is approximately a 2 hour film with a little bit of both Comedy and Drama.

Director Marc Forster Cast worked alongside Tom Hanks, Mack Bayda, Mariana Treviño and Rachel Keller as the cast members. The reception of this film was positive and grossed about $64.3 million just in Canada and United States without considering other large territories.

8.Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

This probably one of the best movies on Netflix right now, it is a true masterpiece. Although it stems from the original Knives Out, it can be watched as a stand-alone and be able to put the pieces together. It was directed by Rian Johnson and the cast members include Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Kathryn Hahn and Janelle Monáe.

While Detective Benoit Blanc is spending time in Greece with old friends for a reunion that they did yearly, one of the visitors ended up dead and he quickly gets involved to solve the mystery. The twists in this film alone will leave your jaw hanging on the floor and the casts beautifully executed this masterpiece.

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9.The Magician’s Elephant (2023)

This is another movie suitable for animation lovers. It is packed with adventure, comedy and fantasy for just about an hour and 39 minutes. Director Wendy Rogers worked with stars like Brian Tyree Henry, Natasia Demetriou, Mandy Patinkin and Benedict Wong all very talented.

The Magician’s Elephant is whimsical and about bravery in the face of the impossibly. Young orphan Peter voiced by Noah Jupe resolves to undertake Herculean undertakings in order to be reunited with his sister a truly fantastic tale.

10.You People (2023)

Anyone who is familiar with the name Kenya Barris is aware of how good his films are. This film that he directed and also co-wrote is all about romance and comedy. Its run time is 1 hour and 57 minutes and the excellent cast members include Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

It is a hilarious comedy about themes like racial, familial, and cultural confrontations. If you are also a fan of Eddie Murphy especially from Coming 2 America, then this is the film for you. It follows the story of the couple with two different families and how their cultures clash with edgy and twisted humour.

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11.The Adam Project (2022)

In this time travelling tale, a man from the year 2050, a role played by actor Ryan Reynolds, in an adventure goes back in time, year 2022 to work together with his 12-year-old younger version to help save the world. It was directed by Canadian film director Shawn Levy who also directed Free Guy.

The movie uses clever language to create enjoyable scenes and interactions with characters bringing out the family drama, a bit of comedy and science fiction plus action. It has everything in one package and of course the characters bring the film to life especially wih the chemistry shared by Ryan and Walker have.

12.Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2023)

This film is a popcorn pleasure from Netflix directed by Joel Crawford. This animation is an adaptation of the original Puss in Boots filled with both action and adventure. The cast include stars like Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Florence Pugh, Harvey Guillen, Olivia Coleman, John Mulaney and Wagner Moura. Puss intends to recover all his nine lives and therefore sets out on a heroic quest and then will he have uncovered the so called legendary last wish.

13.Unlocked (2023)

This movie is a South Korean original and realistic thriller that follows the happenings that take place when a regular office worker starts to feel threatened in every way after she misplaces her smartphone holding all of her personal information. The cast include Im Si-Wan, Chun Woo-Hee, Kim Ye-Won, Jeong-Hwan Park, Kim Joo-Ryoung, Kim Hee-Won and Jeon Jin-oh.

Her phone slipped into the hands of someone with ulterior motives who uses it to track her every single move. It is frightening and thrilling as any mystery film. It has English subtitles and it should definitely make it to your list this year.

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14.The Woman King (2022)

All Viola Davis’s fans are aware of this film and how good it is and if not there is still time to watch it. It is about the Agojie, an all-female military unit that guarded the West African kingdom of Dahomey from the 17th to the 19th century.

It is set in the 1820s and Viola Davis is a general who prepares the following generation of soldiers to battle their enemy written by Dana Stevens and Maria Bello. It was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood costarred by Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and John Boyega.

15.His House (2020)

Horror fans should gather here and appreciate this master film directed by Remi Weekes. It has received massive feedback by fans and the scares are far more subdued than a psychotic killer prowling the streets looking for teenagers or a vampire hiding in the shadows. Despite being a 2020 film, it is very good and worth watching. The cast include Wunmi Mosaku, Matt Smith, Sope Dirisu, Emily Taaffe, Malaika Abigaba, Javir Botet and Kevin Layen.

16.Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023)

This 2023 film is a mystery and thriller that was directed by Jamie Payne. For all those Idris Elba fans this is an amazing movie as he plays the role of John Luther the detective. The co-stars include Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis, Hattie Morahan, Vincent Regan, Dermot Crowley and Thomas Coombes.

The London detective appears that he has finally found his Moriarty in the form of the brand-new character David Robey, who is portrayed by Lord of the Rings actor Andy Serkis. Previous viewing of the movie Luther that had 5 seasons is not necessary as one would still understand the movie although there are hints to it.

17.Enola Holmes (2020)

Sherlock’s younger sister is now the local detective of the fiction series of Nancy Springer. The 2020 film explores Enola’s skills after her mother goes missing. The vivacious adolescent is sharp and witty and Enola Holmes 2 2022 by Netflix staring Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavil, Sam Claflin, Helena Bonham, Louis Patridge, Fiona Shaw and Frances de la Tour.

18.Emily the Criminal (2022)

Emily the Criminal is a crime thriller that revolves around Emily, a role played by Aubrey Plaza, a woman who struggles to find stable employment and is mired in student loan debt, a situation most students find themselves in. In order to survive, Emily decides to commits to a life of crime since desperate circumstances call for desperate methods. It is a relatable film and a good watch for the weekend.

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19.Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)

Mystery and romance has never been the best combination ever and this film directed by Olivia Newman accomplishes that very well. This film, which is based on the same-titled novel by Delia Owens, centers on a social pariah named Kya.

The girl ends up being the main suspect in the death of wealthy and well-liked Chase Andrews but she is highly disadvantaged as she raised herself in North Carolina having being left behind by her family. The film is inspirational and stars stars like Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickson David Strathairn, Jojo Regina and Garret Dillahunt.

20.The Strays (2023)

The Strays is a British Horror Thriller Mystery that was directed by Nathaniel Martello-White. The cast include Ashley Madekwe, Jorden Myrie, Bukky Bakray, Michael Warburton and Caroline Martin. It focuses on themes such as classism and privilege.

It is set in a dreamy suburban community where a woman who painstakingly crafted her ideal life using small details is abruptly interrupted. The star, Neve, played by Ashley Madekwe, watches her world fall apart as she unexplainably discovers strangers that unravel ore than she could handle.

21.Pamela: A Love Story (2023)

For just 1 hour and 52 minutes this film revolves around a documentary directed by Ryan White staring Pamela Anderson. Actress Pamela Anderson showcases her personal narrative as a documentary in the wake of the success of the acclaimed limited series Pam & Tommy on Hulu. It explores her journey from aspirational youngster to her most personal story. It is simply uncensored and a nice way to learn about the well-known pop culture.

22.The Pale Blue Eye (2022)

The Pale Blue Eye is a thriller horror mystery that was directed by Scott Cooper produced by Christian bale, Scott Cooper, John Lesher and Tyler Thompson. It is unique and thriller set in the Hudson valley in the 1830 based on Louis Bayard’s book. It stars Christian Bale, Harry Melling, Lucy Boynton, Gillian Anderson. The movie is built around a peculiar crime with a bit of horror involving a murder mystery.

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23.Jung_E (2023)

Jung_E is a Korean Sci-Fi Action that was directed and written by Yeon Sang-ho that runs for1 hour 39 minutes. The cast members include Kang Soo-youn, Kim Hyun-joo, Ryu Kyung-soo, Park So-Yi, Uhm Ji-Won, Kim Seon-Huyuk, and Nick Martineau.

The plot takes place in a future in which people are forced to seek safety in space bunkers, which sparks a bloody civil war. Later on a well-known tech company Kronoid makes a surprising move by cloning the brain of a well-known mercenary from the Allied Forces and creates an AI version of the Captain with the intention of saving humanity. It is something new and unique that is worth watching.

24.Dog Gone(2023)

This is an interesting family drama film that was directed by Stephen Herek. If you are a fan of Rob Lowe, Johnny Berchtold, Kimberly Williams-Paisley then this is the right film for you. Playing the lead role, Rob Lowe embraces his character John Marshall bringing the film to life.

It is based on The Doge Gone by Paul Toutonghi a fact based story that tells the heartbreaking tale of a beloved pet dog who mysteriously disappears. A young man and his parents set out on a life-changing mission to find their furry buddy, who needs medication to survive, as a result of this heartbreaking incident, a true feel-good film.

25.White Noise (2022)

For just 2 hours and16 minutes you can enjoy this Comedy Drama that was written directed by Noah Baumbach. It was influenced by Don DeLillo’s book White Noise. It has themes like dark comedy and terrifying mystery

It stars skilled and versatile performers, such as Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig who play the role of a typical American couple who are battling existential terror resulting from universal truths. Other cast members include Don Cheadle, Raffey Cassidy, Andre 3000, Lars Eidinger and Andrew Barth Feldman.

26.Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022)

This Fantasy Musical directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson was nominated for the Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature Film. Gregory Mann voices Pinocchio, Ewan McGregor voices Sebastian J Cricket, Ron Perlman voices Coachman and David Bradley does Master Geppetto.

This film is easily the most beautiful adaptations of the classic fairytale portrayed as a stop-motion masterpiece. It received positive reviews when it was first released and the fans appreciation for the masterpiece has been overwhelming.

27.Do Revenge (2022)

Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke co-star in this Gen Z movie of the century about two teens who work together to get back at their tormentors. It was director by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and it runs for just1 hour 58 minutes.  

For all those loves of teen comedy, this film is the perfect choice. It centers on an unexpected friendship between new student Eleanor (Maya Hawke) and fallen popular girl Drea (Camila Mendes). The two of them come up with the ideal strategy to help each other exact retribution after being harmed by ex-partners and friends. It is easy to watch and will have you reminiscing the high school films.

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28.The Power of the Dog (2021)

Director Jane Campion effortlessly executed this Western Drama film. She worked with stars like Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Kodi Smit-McPhee. It is a slow-moving, cunning film that unveils itself to you in quiet, measured moments of love.

It is set in 1920s Montana, Benedict Cumberbatch as Phil Burbank, an angry rancher takes an instant dislike to his brother’s (Jesse Plemmons) new bride, Rose (Kirsten Dunst). As a result, her son Peter (Kodi Smit-McPhee), who is desperate to defend his mother, develops a dislike for him.

29.Bullet Train (2022)

Brad Pitt surprises us in this film with his role as an assassin who must fight other murderers while riding a bullet train. This film is a David Leitch film from 2022 that is an American action comedy based on Ktar Isaka’s 2010 novel Maria Beetle, which was translated by Sam Malissa and published in the UK and US as Bullet Train.

Brat Bitt plays the role of Ladybug Joey King plays the prince, Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Tangarine, Michael Shannon played The White Death and Bad Bunny plays The Wolf. The majority of this film is set aboard a bullet train and follows the exploits of five assassins who discover that their missions have something in common.

30.The Sea Beast (2022)

This comedy animation was directed by Chris Williams in 2022. Kal Urban and Zaris-Angel Hator voice the main characters and supporting roles are done by Dan Stevens, Jared Harris, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Kath Burke and Jim Carter among others.

Viewers are captivated throughout as the hunter of sea monster and a young girl with interest in sea monsters embark on an exploration adventure in the end making history. It offers a very family friendly environment that is simply easy to watch.

As seen at Netflix’s library, they have a range of films that satisfy the needs of every viewer. Each film from this selection provides a singular and unforgettable experience for every viewer across the world. So, the next time you’re looking for the ideal movie night, don’t stress about what to watch just refer back to this article and click away.