The 44 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (May 2025)

1. The Shawshank Redemption – A classic tale of hope and redemption set in a prison.

2. The Godfather – An iconic crime drama about the Corleone family.

3. The Dark Knight – A thrilling superhero film featuring Batman and the Joker.

4. Pulp Fiction – Quentin Tarantino’s masterpiece of intertwined criminal stories.

5. Goodfellas – A gritty look at the rise and fall of a mobster.

6. Forrest Gump – The heartwarming story of a simple man who leads an extraordinary life.

7. Inception – Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending heist movie set within dreams.

8. The Matrix – A sci-fi action film about a computer hacker who discovers the truth about reality.

9. Schindler’s List – Steven Spielberg’s powerful drama based on the true story of a man who saved Jews during the Holocaust.

10. The Silence of the Lambs – A psychological thriller about an FBI agent’s quest to catch a serial killer with the help of a cannibalistic psychiatrist.

11. Roma – A beautifully shot black and white film that follows a maid working for a middle-class family in Mexico City.

12. Parasite – A South Korean dark comedy thriller that explores class dynamics.

13. Marriage Story – A heartfelt drama about a couple going through a divorce.

14. The Irishman – Martin Scorsese’s crime epic about a hitman reflecting on his past.

15. Mad Max: Fury Road – A high-octane action film set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

16. The Social Network – A captivating drama about the founding of Facebook and its aftermath.

17. Black Panther – A groundbreaking superhero film with a Black lead and predominantly Black cast.

18. Moonlight – An emotionally powerful coming-of-age story about a Black man discovering his identity.

19. Her – A unique love story between a man and an artificial intelligence.

20. La La Land – A musical romance that follows the relationship between a jazz musician and an aspiring actress.

21. 12 Years a Slave – An unflinching portrayal of slavery in America based on a true story.

22. Arrival – A thought-provoking sci-fi film about communication with extraterrestrial beings.

23. Boyhood – A groundbreaking film that was shot over 12 years to follow a boy growing up.

24. The Grand Budapest Hotel – Wes Anderson’s whimsical comedy set in a luxurious hotel in Europe.

25. Spotlight – A gripping drama about investigative journalists uncovering the Catholic Church’s sex abuse scandal.

26. The Revenant – A brutal survival tale set in the American wilderness starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

27. Room – A harrowing drama about a mother and son held captive in a small room.

28. Birdman – A meta-comedy about a washed-up actor trying to stage a comeback on Broadway.

29. Whiplash – A tense drama about a drumming prodigy and his abusive teacher.

30. The Departed – A gritty crime thriller about Irish mobsters and undercover cops.

31. Inside Out – An animated film that explores the emotions inside a young girl’s mind.

32. A Star is Born – A romantic drama about the rise of a singer and the fall of her mentor.

33. The Florida Project – A slice-of-life drama about a young girl living in a motel near Disney World.

34. The Shape of Water – A fantastical romance between a woman and an amphibious creature.

35. Get Out – A groundbreaking horror film that tackles racism in America.

36. Blade Runner 2049 – A visually stunning sci-fi sequel that explores questions of identity.

37. Coco – An animated film that celebrates Mexican culture and the importance of family.

38. Lady Bird – A coming-of-age film about a teenage girl navigating relationships and her future.

39. Dunkirk – Christopher Nolan’s intense war film about the evacuation of Allied soldiers from France.

40. La La Land – A musical romance that follows the relationship between a jazz musician and an aspiring actress.

41. 1917 – A gripping war film that unfolds in real-time as two soldiers race against time.

42. Parasite – A South Korean dark comedy thriller that explores class dynamics.

43. Moonlight – An emotionally powerful coming-of-age story about a Black man discovering his identity.

44. Marriage Story – A heartfelt drama about a couple going through a divorce.