The best movies and shows on Netflix right now

809 recognizable, well-rated titles streaming on Netflix as of our last availability check, ranked by quality and fame. Availability moves; each page shows when it was last checked.

1. 1Breaking Bad (2008) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · TV-MAA chemistry teacher's bleak diagnosis ignites a darkly-comic, relentless spiral into the criminal underworld.Netflix84
2. 2Stranger Things (2016) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A small town grapples with a chilling supernatural mystery, secret experiments, and a peculiar young girl.Netflix78
3. 3Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)Dry wit · whimsical · family watch · strong violence · PGA Brooklyn teenager gains spider-powers and teams up with interdimensional heroes to save all realities.Netflix87
4. 4One Piece (1999) · seriesBig broad humor · whimsical · family watch · strong violence · TV-14A rubber-limbed boy and his pirate crew chase a legendary treasure with broad humor and wholesome, epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
5. 5Teach You a Lesson (2026) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAAn inspector uses physical intervention and unconventional methods to discipline students and reform a corrupt system.Netflix
6. 6Better Call Saul (2015) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAA small-time lawyer's darkly comic hustles slowly transform him into a criminal underworld's fixer.Netflix
7. 7Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) · seriesWholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · TV-Y7A young boy reawakens to embark on an epic, heartwarming, and whimsical quest to bring peace.Netflix · Paramount+
8. 8Lucifer (2016) · seriesDry wit · campy · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14The Lord of Hell brings his darkly comic whimsy to Los Angeles crime fighting, with brisk, witty results.Netflix
9. 9Peaky Blinders (2013) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA gangster family in 1919 Birmingham rises through the criminal underworld with gritty, suspenseful ambition.Netflix
10. 10Arcane (2021) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-14Twin cities clash as two sisters lead opposing sides in a gritty, suspenseful war of magic and conviction.Netflix
11. 11Riverdale (2017) · seriesSuspenseful · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Small-town secrets and surreal darkness bubble beneath a wholesome facade in this campy, suspenseful mystery.Netflix
12. 12The Umbrella Academy (2019) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-MASuperpowered siblings with a knack for witty banter face a surreal, briskly-paced adventure to save the world.Netflix
13. 13Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019) · seriesEpic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA relentless, gritty quest for vengeance unfolds as a brother fights to save his demon-cursed sister.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
14. 14Gladiator (2000)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA betrayed general fights for honor in the brutal Roman arena, fueled by vengeance and sorrow.Netflix · Paramount+ · Kanopy85
15. 15Anne with an E (2017) · seriesHeartwarming · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-GAn orphaned girl in the 1890s earnestly fights for love and acceptance in a heartwarming, measured drama.Netflix
16. 16Psycho (1960)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA woman on the run finds a chilling, atmospheric motel where dread steadily builds to a shocking twist.Netflix · Peacock89
17. 17Money Heist (2017) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA relentless, gritty crime drama unfolds as eight desperate robbers execute a pulpy, tense, and suspenseful heist.Netflix
18. 18The Prestige (2006)Suspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13Two rival magicians engage in a cerebral and darkly-comic battle of obsession with deadly consequences.Netflix86
19. 19Alien (1979)Terrifying · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA commercial spaceship crew answers a distress signal, unleashing a chilling, gritty, and atmospheric nightmare.Netflix
20. 20My Hero Academia (2016) · seriesWholesome humor · uplifting · full attention · strong violence · TV-14A normal student gains a superpower, joining a hero academy in an uplifting, brisk, and epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
21. 21Memento (2000)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA man with no short-term memory hunts his wife's killer, piecing together a gritty, cerebral puzzle.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu82
22. 22Death Note (2006) · seriesDark satire · suspenseful · full attention · mildly scary · TV-14A brilliant student uses a supernatural notebook to purge evil, leading to a gritty, darkly-comic game of cat and mouse.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
23. 23Grave of the Fireflies (1988)Bleak · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · NRTwo siblings cling to each other amidst wartime devastation, finding fleeting warmth in a world turned cold.Netflix
24. 24JUJUTSU KAISEN (2020) · seriesDark satire · suspenseful · full attention · brutal violence · TV-MAA high schooler battles monstrous curses and dark forces, facing relentless, gritty action and suspense.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
25. 25Wednesday (2022) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · late-night trip · measured · TV-14A deadpan teen unravels twisted mysteries and navigates peculiar friendships at a whimsical, darkly comedic academy.Netflix
26. 26Dark (2017) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA missing child unravels a bleak, surreal mystery spanning generations, forcing families to confront their intertwined, gritty past.Netflix
27. 27The Walking Dead (2010) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA sheriff awakens to a bleak, zombie-filled world, fighting to find family among desperate survivors.Netflix · Pluto TV
28. 28Scarface (1983)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA relentless, gritty crime drama follows a ruthless ascent through Miami's cocaine empire, ending bleakly.Netflix
29. 29Green Book (2018)Dry wit · feel good · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · PG-13A witty and earnest journey through the 1962 Deep South reveals an unlikely, heartwarming friendship.Netflix
30. 30Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025)Suspenseful · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RThe Demon Slayer Corps plunges into a relentless, gritty battle against terrifying demons within a suspenseful, epic fantasy.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
31. 31Swapped (2026)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · PGA woodland creature and a majestic bird magically trade places, discovering a greater threat to their valley.Netflix
32. 32Top Gun: Maverick (2022)Epic · date night · relentless · PG-13Elite aviators push the limits in a high-octane drama filled with epic, uplifting, and relentless action.Netflix · Paramount+
33. 33Grey's Anatomy (2005) · seriesIntimate · comfort watch · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-14Doctors navigate intimate, earnest relationships and melancholy challenges, finding heartwarming moments in a measured pace.Netflix · Hulu
34. 34Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) · seriesEpic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-14Two brothers risk everything to restore their bodies, battling corrupt forces in a brisk, epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
35. 35Naruto (2002) · seriesWholesome humor · epic · full attention · strong violence · TV-PGAn earnest young ninja pursues his epic dream of leadership, facing measured challenges with wholesome humor.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
36. 36Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)Wholesome humor · romantic · date night · measured · PGA carefree man follows his love to India, charming her strict family with wholesome humor and heartwarming romance.Netflix
37. 37The Queen's Gambit (2020) · seriesCerebral · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA chess prodigy rises through the ranks, battling intimate demons with earnest, melancholy focus.Netflix
38. 38FROM (2022) · seriesProperly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MATrapped residents in a nightmarish town fight for normalcy and survival against terrifying nocturnal forest creatures.Netflix · MGM+
39. 39Call Me by Your Name (2017)Melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · RA nostalgic Italian summer unfolds intimately as a young man's first love blossoms with bittersweet melancholy.Netflix
40. 40Hunter x Hunter (2011) · seriesEpic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-14A determined young boy embarks on an epic, brisk adventure to find his father and become a legendary Hunter.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
41. 41Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · PGA swashbuckling cat discovers life's preciousness during an epic quest for a mythical wish.Netflix
42. 42The Seven Deadly Sins (2014) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14Evil knights, once vanquished, return to face tyrannical Holy Knights in an epic, brisk fantasy adventure.Netflix
43. 43Black Mirror (2011) · seriesDark satire · bleak · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAEach standalone story explores the chilling, darkly comedic consequences of technology on human society.Netflix
44. 44Teen Wolf (2011) · seriesBig broad humor · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA high schooler balances new werewolf powers with teenage drama, all while navigating broad comedy and brisk, campy fantasy.Netflix · Prime Video · MGM+
45. 45Sex Education (2019) · seriesDry wit · heartwarming · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · TV-MAAn awkward teen uses his mom's expertise to run a secret sex therapy clinic, navigating earnest and witty high school drama.Netflix
46. 461917 (2019)Tense · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RTwo young soldiers race across enemy lines, their desperate mission shaping a relentless, gritty, and epic journey.Netflix
47. 47The Sixth Sense (1999)Properly scary · no gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A child psychologist uncovers a boy's chilling secret, weaving a measured tale of suspense and melancholy.Netflix · Apple TV+ · Hulu
48. 48Squid Game (2021) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MADesperate players enter a brutal competition of children's games, where deadly stakes drive relentless, bleak suspense.Netflix74
49. 49One-Punch Man (2015) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-PGAn invincible hero finds boredom in his strength as absurd villains fall with a single punch.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
50. 50BoJack Horseman (2014) · seriesDry wit · darkly comic · full attention · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA washed-up 90s sitcom horse navigates Hollywood's bleak, darkly comic absurdities with witty, dry satire.Netflix
51. 51Cobra Kai (2018) · seriesDry wit · nostalgic · comfort watch · strong violence · TV-14A nostalgic rivalry reignites with brisk action, witty humor, and broad comedic drama.Netflix
52. 52Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) · seriesBleak · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14Humanity's last stand against apocalyptic Angels unfolds with intimate, surreal dread and measured, bleak suspense.Netflix · Criterion
53. 53InuYasha (2000) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14An epic adventure unfolds as a modern girl is transported to feudal Japan, battling demons and discovering romance.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
54. 54Aliens (1986)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA space marine faces an alien horde in a relentless, gritty fight for survival.Netflix
55. 55Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019)Melancholy · family watch · emotionally devastating · measuredA father with an intellectual disability fights to clear his name, longing for his daughter through intimate, melancholy drama.Netflix
56. 56All of Us Are Dead (2022) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MATrapped high school students navigate a relentless zombie outbreak with gritty, high-octane action and bleak suspense.Netflix
57. 57Vikings (2013) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA legendary warrior rises to power, leading his Viking brothers through gritty battles and intimate family sagas.Netflix
58. 58Suits (2011) · seriesDry wit · pulpy · full attention · brisk · TV-14A brilliant college dropout and a top lawyer form a secret partnership, navigating high-stakes legal drama with brisk, witty banter.Netflix
59. 59Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2023) · seriesMelancholy · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An elven mage confronts humanity's fleeting existence while fulfilling old promises in a melancholic journey.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
60. 60SPY x FAMILY (2022) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · TV-14A spy, an assassin, and a telepath form a whimsical, brisk family, each cleverly hiding their true selves.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
61. 61Heartstopper (2022) · seriesWholesome humor · cozy · date night · measured · TV-14Teenagers navigate school and young love, finding heartwarming connections in a cozy, uplifting, and romantic series.Netflix
62. 62Legacies (2018) · seriesFull attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Young witches, vampires, and werewolves navigate impulses and destiny at a supernatural boarding school.Netflix
63. 63Elite (2018) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAWorking-class students enter an exclusive Spanish school where class clashes ignite a suspenseful, gritty tragedy.Netflix
64. 64JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · late-night trip · brutal violence · TV-MAA multi-generational family battles surreal forces of evil with brisk, campy, and absurdist action.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
65. 65Fighting Spirit (2000) · seriesUplifting · comfort watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-PGA bullied teen finds purpose and grit in the boxing ring, fueled by an earnest desire to be strong.Netflix · Plex
66. 66Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · TV-MAA reckless street kid navigates a corrupt, cybernetically enhanced dystopia, becoming a mercenary outlaw in a darkly comic, relentless ride.Netflix
67. 67Haikyu!! (2014) · seriesWholesome humor · uplifting · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14Earnest young athletes chase big dreams on the volleyball court in this brisk, heartwarming comedy.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
68. 68Klaus (2019)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · PGA selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker deliver heartwarming joy to a cold town.Netflix
69. 69Dr. STONE (2019) · seriesWholesome humor · uplifting · family watch · measured · TV-14Humanity rebuilds with wholesome humor and earnest scientific discovery in a whimsically measured adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
70. 70Love, Death & Robots (2019) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MABrutal animated tales unfold with dark humor and surreal visions, each a brisk, gritty surprise.Netflix
71. 71Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14Whimsical detectives solve crimes with wholesome humor and earnest charm in a brisk New York precinct.Netflix · Peacock
72. 72Hannibal (2013) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA brilliant profiler enters the mind of a killer, unaware his new partner has a taste for the macabre.Netflix · Prime Video · Plex
73. 73Slam Dunk (1993) · seriesBig broad humor · feel good · family watch · brisk · TV-14A hot-headed punk joins a high school basketball team, bringing wholesome, broad humor to every brisk, earnest game.Netflix
74. 74About Time (2013)Dry wit · whimsical · date night · emotionally heavy · RA young man uses whimsical time travel to navigate love and life, learning to cherish every intimate moment.Netflix86
75. 75Lion (2016)Heartwarming · comfort watch · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A lost boy's journey from Calcutta to Australia becomes a man's earnest search for his first home.Netflix
76. 76Dallas Buyers Club (2013)Gritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · RA gritty and earnest drama intimately portrays one man's defiant fight for life against a bleak diagnosis.Netflix
77. 77Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A half-witch teenager balances mortal high school and dark magic, navigating a world of chilling, whimsical, and darkly-comic suspense.Netflix
78. 78Your Lie in April (2014) · seriesWholesome humor · melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · TV-PGA melancholy journey where a whimsical violinist helps a piano prodigy rediscover his music and his heart.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
79. 79Heat (1995)Gritty · late-night trip · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA master thief and a relentless detective engage in a high-stakes, gritty game across atmospheric Los Angeles.Netflix · Prime Video · Plex87
80. 80True Beauty (2020) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · date night · measuredA high schooler transforms into a charming "goddess" with makeup, finding whimsical romance and feel-good drama.Netflix · Max
81. 81It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020) · seriesDark satire · heartwarming · full attention · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA cynical fairy tale writer and a selfless caregiver find unexpected healing in a darkly comic romance.Netflix
82. 82Shameless (2011) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAA dysfunctional Chicago family navigates gritty, darkly-comic chaos with witty, satirical humor and measured pace.Netflix
83. 83Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (2015) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · TV-Y7Teenage superheroes in Paris balance secret identities and wholesome humor with brisk, whimsical adventures.Netflix · Disney+
84. 84Drake & Josh (2004) · seriesBig broad humor · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · TV-GTwo mismatched stepbrothers navigate new family dynamics with broad humor and feel-good, wholesome antics.Netflix · Paramount+
85. 85When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025) · seriesRomantic · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A spirited girl and steadfast boy on Jeju island navigate a lifelong journey of romantic, earnest, and heartwarming love.Netflix
86. 86Record of Ragnarok (2021) · seriesEpic · late-night trip · brutal violence · relentless · TV-MAGods and mortals clash in relentless, high-octane battles that are both epic and campy.Netflix
87. 87Seinfeld (1989) · seriesDry wit · satirical · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGFour friends navigate 90s New York City, finding witty and absurd humor in the satirical everyday.Netflix
88. 88Mob Psycho 100 (2016) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-14A powerful psychic boy navigates a whimsical world of spirits and espers, seeking a normal life.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
89. 89Kamisama Kiss (2012) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · date night · measured · TV-PGA high school girl becomes a whimsical land god, navigating new powers and a reluctant fox demon familiar.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
90. 90Outlander (2014) · seriesRomantic · date night · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA 1940s nurse is swept to 1743 Scotland, igniting a passionate, dangerous romance across centuries.Netflix · Starz · The Roku Channel
91. 91Ozark (2017) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA financial adviser launders money for a drug boss, dragging his family into a relentless, bleak criminal enterprise.Netflix
92. 92The Witcher (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA monster-hunter for hire finds his destiny in a turbulent, gritty world where humans are the true beasts.Netflix
93. 93Banana Fish (2018) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA teen gang leader and a photojournalist navigate New York's gritty underworld while investigating a deadly new drug.Netflix
94. 94Nightcrawler (2014)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA relentless, darkly-comic descent into L.A.'s gritty crime journalism, blurring lines for a chilling ascent.Netflix · Kanopy
95. 95Young Royals (2021) · seriesIntimate · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA young prince at boarding school navigates royal expectations and a burgeoning, bittersweet romance.Netflix
96. 96The Apothecary Diaries (2023) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · late-night trip · measured · TV-14A quick-witted apothecary uncovers palace medical mysteries with a measured, earnest, and gritty determination.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
97. 97Jaws (1975)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PGA seaside town's police chief, a biologist, and a hunter face a monstrous shark in a gritty, tense adventure.Netflix
98. 98The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14A betrayed hero, tasked with defending a world, navigates gritty, suspenseful adventures with measured determination.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
99. 99The Flash (2014) · seriesHigh octane · family watch · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A CSI investigator gains super speed, earnestly protecting his city with high-octane, suspenseful heroics.Netflix
100. 100The Last Kingdom (2015) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAGritty battles and political maneuvering combine with a search for identity in this epic historical drama.Netflix

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