🎥Best Movies on Netflix Right Now
Netflix's catalog shifts weekly, so picking the strongest family-friendly titles means weighing critical acclaim, rewatch value, and broad appeal. Viewers care most about which films deliver satisfying stories without crossing into mature territory. Vote for your favorites to update the crowd ranking.
What counts: Best balances high audience scores, strong storytelling, and broad accessibility; years and ratings are approximate based on common public data.
Denis Villeneuve's epic adaptation builds a vast desert world and delivers a gripping first-act arc that leaves viewers eager for the sequel. Its sweeping visuals and grounded performances set a new benchmark for sci-fi on the platform.
Year: 2021IMDb: 8/10Runtime: 155 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 83/10
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49Disney's oceanic adventure pairs stunning animation with a determined heroine on a quest to save her people. The ocean itself becomes a memorable supporting character.
Year: 2016IMDb: 7.6/10Runtime: 107 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 95/10
added by Yourlist Editorialin 5 rankingsMoana
39Lin-Manuel Miranda's catchy songs power this Colombian family story about gifts, expectations, and belonging. Mirabel's relatable struggle gives the film lasting emotional resonance.
Year: 2021IMDb: 7.2/10Runtime: 102 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 91/10
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36Brad Bird's superhero family balances high-stakes action with sharp domestic comedy. Mr. Incredible's mid-life crisis fuels the film's most memorable conflicts.
Year: 2004IMDb: 8/10Runtime: 115 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 97/10
added by Yourlist Editorialin 4 rankingsThe Incredibles
30Rian Johnson's whodunit gathers a star-studded cast for a twisty modern mystery. Benoit Blanc's investigation keeps the film light yet cleverly plotted.
Year: 2019IMDb: 7.9/10Runtime: 130 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 97/10
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22Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
The animated multiverse adventure reinvents the superhero genre with inventive style and heartfelt coming-of-age moments. Miles Morales' journey anchors the film's bold visual risks.
Year: 2018IMDb: 8.4/10Runtime: 117 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 97/10
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21DreamWorks' Viking tale turns a scrawny hero and his dragon into an unlikely duo. The flying sequences remain the film's exhilarating highlight.
Year: 2010IMDb: 8.1/10Runtime: 98 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 99/10
added by Yourlist Editorialin 3 rankingsHow to Train Your Dragon
16Pixar's vibrant Day of the Dead tale follows Miguel's quest to honor his family through music and memory. The emotional payoff in the Land of the Dead cements its place as a modern classic.
Year: 2017IMDb: 8.4/10Runtime: 105 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 97/10
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14Disney's Rapunzel retelling mixes swashbuckling adventure with strong comedic timing. Flynn and Rapunzel's lantern scene delivers the film's most magical highlight.
Year: 2010IMDb: 7.7/10Runtime: 100 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 89/10
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14Pixar's ocean odyssey pairs a clownfish father's search with his son's surprising resilience. The dentist-tank escape remains the signature inventive sequence.
Year: 2003IMDb: 8.2/10Runtime: 100 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 99/10
added by Yourlist Editorialin 8 rankingsFinding Nemo
13Pixar's jazz-infused meditation on purpose follows a teacher discovering life's small joys. The afterlife visuals provide the film's signature inventive moments.
Year: 2020IMDb: 8/10Runtime: 100 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 95/10
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9The gentle bear's prison escapades deliver charm and slapstick in equal measure. Its optimistic tone and clever set pieces make it a rare crowd-pleaser.
Year: 2017IMDb: 7.8/10Runtime: 104 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 99/10
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7Disney's animal metropolis uses a buddy-cop mystery to explore prejudice with clever satire. Judy Hopps' determination drives the film's most memorable investigation.
Year: 2016IMDb: 8/10Runtime: 108 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 98/10
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2DreamWorks' fairy-tale parody subverts expectations with sharp humor and memorable sidekicks. Shrek and Donkey's swamp journey fuels the film's best comedic beats.
Year: 2001IMDb: 7.9/10Runtime: 90 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 88/10
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2Phil Lord and Christopher Miller turn toy chaos into a meta adventure about creativity. Emmet's unlikely hero journey fuels the film's funniest and most inventive moments.
Year: 2014IMDb: 7.7/10Runtime: 100 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 96/10
added by Yourlist Editorialin 2 rankingsThe Lego Movie
0Netflix's original Christmas origin story blends heartfelt animation with inventive toy-making sequences. Jesper's redemption arc gives the film its emotional center.
Year: 2019IMDb: 8.2/10Runtime: 96 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 94/10
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-4The Mitchells vs. the Machines
This animated road trip pits a quirky family against rogue robots in nonstop comedic set pieces. Its meta humor and heartfelt core earn its high placement.
Year: 2021IMDb: 7.6/10Runtime: 110 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 97/10
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-5Pixar's suburban fantasy sends two elf brothers on a quest for one last day with their dad. The magic-spell road trip delivers the film's most inventive moments.
Year: 2020IMDb: 7.4/10Runtime: 102 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 88/10
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-8Disney's video-game world lets a villain seek redemption across multiple arcade cabinets. Ralph's friendship with Vanellope drives the film's standout emotional beats.
Year: 2012IMDb: 7.5/10Runtime: 101 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 87/10
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-9Pixar's Italian Riviera coming-of-age tale follows sea monsters discovering the human world. The Vespa-riding friendship scenes stand out as the film's joyful highlight.
Year: 2021IMDb: 7.4/10Runtime: 95 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 91/10
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-9DreamWorks' heist comedy follows animal criminals attempting redemption with stylish animation. The twisty plot keeps the film energetic throughout.
Year: 2022IMDb: 6.8/10Runtime: 100 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 88/10
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-11Marvel's buddy-robot story balances grief with inventive superhero action. Baymax's gentle personality anchors the film's most touching sequences.
Year: 2014IMDb: 7.8/10Runtime: 102 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 90/10
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-13Pixar's rat chef story celebrates creativity and persistence in a Parisian kitchen. The food critic's final scene remains the film's most memorable payoff.
Year: 2007IMDb: 8.1/10Runtime: 111 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 96/10
added by Yourlist Editorialin 4 rankingsRatatouille
-13Pixar's Toronto-set story uses a red panda transformation to explore teenage identity and family pressure. The boy-band concert climax gives the film its energetic peak.
Year: 2022IMDb: 7/10Runtime: 100 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 95/10
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-14Disney's sister-power musical turns a familiar fairy tale into an anthem-driven blockbuster. Elsa's ice palace reveal is the film's signature visual moment.
Year: 2013IMDb: 7.4/10Runtime: 102 minGenre: Rotten Tomatoes: 90/10
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