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10 All Time Best Netflix Original Movies

Written by Gerryaldo

Since its establishment in 1997, Netflix has become one of the most beloved platforms for movie enthusiasts. This paid streaming service offers a vast library of films, ranging from classic favorites to the latest releases, all with high-quality visuals, enhanced sound, and the convenience of watching anywhere.

Netflix allows viewers to enjoy a selection of top-tier films. However, with such an extensive library, many people are unsure which movies are truly worth watching.

To help you out, Showpoiler has compiled a list of the best original Netflix movies perfect for a weekend watch. Curious about which films made the cut? Check out the list below!

"Roma" is a drama film directed by Alfonso Cuarón, released in 2018. The story is a reflection of Alfonso's childhood memories in Colonia Roma, Mexico City. This 135-minute film tells the story of an indigenous housemaid working for a middle-class family in Mexico.

The maid, Cleo, is played by Yalitza Aparicio. She works in the home of Antonio (Fernando Grediaga) and Sofia (Marina de Tavira), along with their four children in Mexico.

Cleo's life turns upside down when she becomes pregnant after dating a local man who then abandons her. She shares her situation with Sofia, her employer, who shows concern for Cleo. Despite her own troubles, Cleo continues her job with Sofia's constant support.

Then, Sofia faces her own crisis. She finds out that Antonio has been unfaithful. Together, Sofia and Cleo find strength in each other as they go through their challenges.

Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro) is a former labour union leader and famous hitman. Throughout his life, he had a close relationship with the Bufalino criminal family, led by Russell Bufalino (Ray Romano). Frank's loyalty to Bufalino came from the significant favours and support he received from him.

At one point, Bufalino assigns Frank to kill Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino), the head of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Jimmy, who had financial ties to a Pennsylvania criminal family, is involved in the fight for power and misuses the union's pension fund.

Frank successfully carries out his mission, but eventually, all members of the Bufalino mafia are arrested. After his release from prison, Frank chose to live a peaceful life with his daughters and spend his remaining years happily in a nursing home.


3. Marriage Story

Year 2019
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Cast Adam Driver Scarlett Johansson
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Director Noah Baumbach has come out with a new movie called "Marriage Story." He didn't just direct it; he wrote it too. The drama stars Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver and shows us a happy family that ends up in a messy divorce.

The story is about Charlie Barber (Adam Driver) and Nicole (Scarlett Johansson). They seem like the perfect couple and have a son who completes their family. Charlie is a theatre director and works with Nicole, who is a stage actress, to keep their family going.

Things change when Nicole gets a chance to act in a TV movie. She and their son go to Los Angeles for this opportunity. But this makes Charlie really upset, and he starts to think Nicole might be cheating on him.

Nicole doesn't stand for this, and they end up fighting it out in court. Can they save their marriage and still do well in their careers?

The Power of the Dog is a psychological drama movie directed by Jane Campion. Based on the novel with the same title by Thomas Savage, the movie explores the complex relationship between two brothers and their personal struggles.

Phil (Benedict Cumberbatch) and George (Jesse Plemons) come from wealthy families and run a large cattle business. On a business trip, they stay with a widow named Rose (Kirsten Dunst).

George likes Rose while Phil doesn't like her at all. Phil thinks Rose will be like any other woman who is after their wealth. It turns out that the reason Phil doesn't like the woman is because there is another problem that Phil is hiding. What is hidden issues that Phil is struggling with?

In the 1920s, famous singer Ma Rainey (Viola Davis) was getting a lot of attention from the public. Her work inspired many musicians and held a special place in the hearts of her fans. Known as the Mother of the Blues for her incredible singing talent, she was an important figure in the music industry.

However, Ma Rainey also had a reputation for being demanding and often arriving late to recording sessions. This reputation peaked when she and her band members began recording at Paramount Recording Studios. During the sessions, she started numerous arguments with everyone involved.

As a result of Ma's behaviour, everyone got into trouble; she even clashed with her own manager and music producer. Sadly, one of the band members, Levee (Chadwick Boseman), wanted to quit the band and got his own record deal, making things even more complicated. Can Ma Rainey's career continue to shine after the chaos?

 

6. May December

Year 2023
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Cast Natalie Portman Julianne Moore
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Gracie Atherton-Yoo (Julianne Moore) is a woman with a perfect married life. However, everything that seemed perfect turned out to be the result of an unpleasant scandal. At the age of 36, Gracie had sex with a 13-year-old boy!

The boy, Joe Yoo (Charles Melton), doesn't want to lose her; so 26 years later he marries Gracie, who is already divorced from her first husband. The story is well known in America, especially in the Savannah, Georgia area, and made an indie movie director want to make it into a movie.

The actresses who played Gracie were Julianne Moore and Elizabeth Berry (Natalie Portman). During a visit to explore the role, Eliza met Gracie and began her research. Initially, Gracie feels fine being involved with Eliza, but over time a sense of unease arises. Does Gracie have a big secret that she wants to hide from Eliza?

After divorcing her husband, Leda (Olivia Colman), a middle-aged woman, lives with her two children. She works as an English professor to support them. Life is comfortable until Leda's children ask to visit their father in Canada.

Though hesitant at first, Leda agrees to let them go. With her home now empty, Leda feels lonely and decides to go on holiday to Greece to enjoy some solitude. Everything seems fine until Leda accidentally finds herself in trouble.

At the beach, Leda meets a young mother named Nina (Dakota Johnson). They get along well at first, but Leda soon discovers that Nina is having an affair with a barista at their hotel. This affair creates a series of events that put Leda in a difficult situation.

8. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Year 2022
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Cast Daniel Craig Edward Norton Janelle Monae Kathryn Hahn Leslie Odom Jr.
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If you're a fan of mysteries or detective movies, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is a great pick. Directed by Rian Johnson, this American mystery film is the sequel to Knives Out (2019) and continues to follow a detective's efforts to solve a case.

Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) receives an invitation to a mystery game organized by a billionaire, Miles (Edward Norton), the founder of a tech company called Alpha. The game takes place at Miles' luxurious mansion on a private island in Greece, and several of Miles' friends also join in.

As the game starts, Benoit figures out that this could be more than just a game—it might be a real threat against Miles' life. As the investigation deepens, participants start dying mysteriously. Now, Benoit must solve the case before the real killer strikes again.

The 1968 Democratic Party convention sparked major protests by activists. These activists included the moderate Students for a Democratic Society, led by Tom Hayden (Eddie Redmayne), and the more militant Yippies, led by Abbie Hoffman (Sacha Baron Cohen) and Jerry Rubin (Jeremy Strong).

Their protest escalated into a clash with local authorities, who accused them of inciting riots. As a result, everyone connected to the activist groups was arrested and faced trial under an unfair judge, Julius Hoffman (Frank Langella).

During the trial, Judge Julius made biased decisions and was even abusive, preventing the activists from defending themselves properly. What will the activists do to challenge the judge's decisions?

The Two Popes is a 2019 biographical drama that tells the story of two key figures in the Catholic Church: Pope Benedict and Cardinal Bergoglio. The story begins with Cardinal Bergoglio (Jonathan Pryce) deciding to resign from the Vatican on the seventh anniversary of Pope John Paul II's death.

This decision surprised many, including Pope Benedict (Anthony Hopkins). He then called Bergoglio to find out why and to persuade him to stay, but Bergoglio was firm in his decision, believing that the Vatican needed change.

Pope Benedict couldn't do much except hope for the best for his colleague. After a lot of discussion, the two reminisced about the good times they had shared and watched Benedict's favorite TV show together. Meanwhile, Pope Benedict and other officials tried to find the best way forward.

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