Best on Netflix
Best Movies on Netflix — Rated by People, Not Algorithms
Netflix has thousands of films. Your friends have already watched many of them. movienot shows you which ones they'd actually tell you to watch.
Netflix has over 5,000 titles in most markets. Their recommendation engine pushes what's trending, what's new, and what they've spent the most money promoting — not necessarily what's worth your evening. The films below are consistently the highest rated by real viewers, not algorithms.
8.5Spirited Away
2001
8.5The Dark Knight
2008
8.5The Green Mile
1999
8.5Forrest Gump
1994
8.4Fight Club
1999
8.4Howl's Moving Castle
2004
8.3Princess Mononoke
1997
8.2Green Book
2018
8.2Klaus
2019
8.2Inglourious Basterds
2009
8.2The Prestige
2006
8.2Hacksaw Ridge
2016
8.1Prisoners
2013
8.2The Handmaiden
2016
8.0Purple Hearts
2022
Availability varies by region and changes frequently. Check Netflix directly to confirm what's available in your country.
Why Netflix's algorithm isn't finding you the best films
Netflix's recommendation system is optimised for one thing: keeping you on the platform as long as possible. That's not the same as finding you the film you'll love most. The algorithm considers watch time and completion rate — but it doesn't know whether you actually enjoyed what you watched. It doesn't know you finished a film you hated because you were too tired to switch. movienot fills that gap. Your friends' Must and Good ratings are a better signal than any algorithm, because they come from people who know you and are telling you honestly what they thought.
Common questions
Find your next Netflix film faster
Also see: What to watch tonight · Best thriller movies · Best comedy movies · IMDb alternative