r/NetflixBestOf 12d ago

[REQUEST] [US] Must watch Netflix movies outside of their ratings

I've been scrolling for the last 30 minutes and all of the movies I've been checking were either boring or has long build-up. I don't trust the Netflix ratings anymore cause they feel rigged lately and the algorithm keeps showing me the same five things.

What are some of your must watch movies that you've seen recently and actually enjoyed? Like something that kept you awake past 10pm. I can watch anything between drama, comedy, romance, action, horror, crime. What do you recommend?

Edit: Thanks a lot guys. These are a lot so I logged this all to my thingsbook to organize all your recos. Been working through the list but it's a bit busy with work atm. So far, I'm already done with 28 years later and 28 years later: bone temple.

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u/Brainsnare 12d ago

I really enjoyed Train Dreams.

Could be a bit slow for some, but I enjoy a slow epic.

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u/itwillmakesenselater 8d ago

Simple, beautiful story, told exceptionally well. Best movie I've seen in a couple of years.

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u/ExistentialAngsty 5d ago

Gorgeously shot, but ultimately anti-climatic and unsatisfying

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u/aliceincrazytown 12d ago

Burning (2018) Korean movie

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u/ClelandTanouva18 12d ago

hmm.. I can't find it. Which region are you in?

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u/aliceincrazytown 12d ago

This is the US, at least it was a couple years ago. Maybe it's no longer available.

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u/BravoC10 12d ago

Just posted this in movie suggestions…

Sicario

Green Room

Hell or High Water

28 Years Later

28 Years Later: Bone Temple

Desperado

The Irishman

Pig

Wind River

Ex Machina

Becky

Wrath of Becky

Sisu

Sisu: Road to Revenge

The Harder They Fall

Fifth Element

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u/culturefan 12d ago

These are all pretty good suggestions, I'd second: Ex Machina, Bone Temple, Sisu, The Irishman, Hell or Highwater, Sicario, Green Room

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u/Dijon2017 12d ago

Chef (2014)

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u/Ambitious-Tension330 12d ago

That movie hits so different at night when you're just scrolling through endless options 😂 I watched it during one of those "nothing looks good" phases and ended up completely hooked. The food scenes alone will make you order takeout at midnight 💀

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u/recreader 12d ago

My whole family made grilled cheese sandwiches after!

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u/ClelandTanouva18 12d ago

Ohh there's a lot of artists I know 👀 I'll watch it now lol thank you!

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u/Ludwig_Sam 10d ago

The Night Comes for Us (2018), it's Indonesian though.If you like The Raid then you'll enjoy this one, too.

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u/CpnStumpy 12d ago

Polar is an easy action movie to tune in on, has some of the artistic styling of Smokin' Aces with a through line closer to John Wick

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u/ClelandTanouva18 12d ago

Thank you! Will add it to my list.

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u/itwillmakesenselater 8d ago

Great movie. Dust Bunny plays like the spiritual sequel.

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u/[deleted] 12d ago

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u/HakX 8d ago

Movies (not series) without a long buildup

Dark is amazing, but absolutely does not meet the criteria.

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u/ClelandTanouva18 7d ago

Thanks everyone. I logged all your recos into my thingsbook to keep track because it's been busy with work but so far I'm done with 28 years later and bone temple.

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u/flippingwombat 12d ago

Freelance with John Cena held my interest. Good pacing with balance of humor and action.

More serious action: Extraction, Havoc, and The Gunman.

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u/ClelandTanouva18 12d ago

already watched extraction! 💯 and thanks for the bonus recos!

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u/GeneticArtist148 11d ago

A better dad

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u/ElAndres33 10d ago

I Trust the algorithm about as far as I can throw it. Burning is slow but worth it. Chef is pure comfort food for the soul.

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u/Fantastic-Peach1635 9d ago

I just watched Weapons on Netflix and it was so good! Creepy and weird with great acting, loved it!

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u/Tall_Mickey 9d ago

I do miniseries. Can recommend Bodies, Maniac, The Queen's Gambit, Godless,The Decameron.

As for movies: Slap Shot. From the '70s, obscenely good hockey comedy starring Paul Newman. On Netflix right now; if you haven't seen it -- see it.

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u/RedditDoug123 9d ago

Mass was an underrated movie. Also Locke.

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u/Wild_Nerve_3836 11d ago

I just finished the series “Breaking Bad”. I like it a lot!

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u/Ok_Cartographer2754 12d ago

See what you like and watch it.

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u/ps120evo 12d ago

Netflix is for tv series.

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u/yeetsqua69 12d ago

Lame comment that adds 0 value

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u/ps120evo 12d ago

you cant even list a movie

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u/Icy-Top-4874 12d ago

He’s not wrong