Best Movies of All Time on Netflix
Last updated March 12, 2025
Highest Rated Movies with a 3.9 / 5 Star Rating
Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
2011 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsA bevy of mixed martial arts fighters star in this action thriller that follows a quartet of brawlers as they prepare for a key underground event. In the process, they must overcome a slew of obstacles -- including corruption in their sport.
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On the Waterfront
1954 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsWinner of eight Oscars, director Elia Kazan's classic morality tale stars Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy, a has-been boxer who experiences a crisis of conscience while working for mobbed-up union boss Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb). Terry turns a blind eye when Friendly's thugs kill a fellow dockworker to keep him from testifying in a corruption case, but he has second thoughts when the victim's sister (Eva Marie Saint) urges him to take a stand.
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Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior
2003 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsWhen a sacred Buddha statuette is stolen from a Thai village by a shady businessman intent on realizing a profit from his ill-gotten gain, a young kick-boxer follows the trail of clues to Bangkok to reclaim the pilfered treasure.
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Pan's Labyrinth
2006 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsLiving with her tyrannical stepfather and pregnant mother, 10-year-old Ofelia retreats to a labyrinth where she meets a mythical faun. He claims she is destined to become princess of the Underworld, but first she must carry out three perilous tasks.
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Patton
1970 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsGen. George S. Patton (George C. Scott) earned the nickname "Blood and Guts" for his determination on the battlefield. This epic-scale production follows the commander as he guides his troops across Africa and Europe, illuminating a man whose life was defined by war. Director Franklin J. Schaffner's multiple Oscar winner is a character study masquerading as a World War II film, with astonishing combat scenes and reflection on Patton's inner life.
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Pedal-Driven
2011 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsThis documentary delves into the escalating conflict between mountain bikers, hungry to ride the open road, and the federal land managers charged with protecting the public lands that belong to us all.
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Primal Fear
1996 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsWhen a blood-spattered altar boy is found running from a murder scene, his conviction seems certain. But when an arrogant defense attorney steps in, the issue of the boy's possible guilt may be less important than winning the case.
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Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
2008 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsSuri, a mild-mannered office worker, sees his ordinary existence transform into an extraordinary love story when he falls for Taani, a vivacious young woman who lives life to the fullest.
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Ramona and Beezus
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsWhen free-spirited grade-schooler Ramona Quimby's (Joey King) wild imagination leads her into another adventure, she plunges in with her trademark energy … and penchant for mishaps, much to the consternation of her parents and big sister Beezus (Selena Gomez). Bridget Moynahan and John Corbett co-star as Mom and Dad Quimby in director Elizabeth Allen's adaptation of the beloved children's books by Beverly Cleary.
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Ray
2004 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsJamie Foxx portrays rhythm and blues legend Ray Charles, who rose from obscurity to become world famous despite losing his eyesight at age 6, a hardscrabble upbringing, repeated struggles with racism, romantic letdowns and his own heroin abuse.
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Red Dog
2012 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsThis is the story of a legendary, lovable canine that roams the outback and finds his way into the hearts of each and every person he meets along the way. He brings people together, helping some find love and others to find themselves.
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Requiem for a Dream
2000 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsA widow's growing dependence on amphetamines and a self-help television show parallels the struggles of her heroin-addicted son and his girlfriend and friend in Darren Aronofsky's bleak drama.
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Revenge of the Electric Car
2011 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsFour vastly different yet equally driven auto industry visionaries rush to develop and market the first commercially successful electric car in this follow-up to the provocative documentary Who Killed the Electric Car?
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Ride the Divide
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsStarting in Banff, Canada, and ending at the U.S.-Mexico border, the Great Divide mountain bike race extends 2,700 miles along the Continental Divide. This scenic documentary follows three determined cyclists attempting the grueling ride.
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes
2011 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsThis reboot of the Planet of the Apes franchise is a prequel set in modern-day San Francisco, where scientists are conducting genetic research on apes. The evolved primates develop advanced intelligence and revolt against being used as lab rats.
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Romantics Anonymous
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsLove and chocolates may yet win the day in this delightful romantic comedy, which follows the slow-burn romance of talented chocolatier Angélique and chocolate-factory owner Jean-René, lonely souls who secretly share a debilitating anxiety disorder.
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Rounders
1998 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsFueled by his penchant for high-stakes gambling, law student Mike McDermott befriends and "befoes" a fellow gambling addict named Worm and club owner Teddy KGB. But tensions run high when Worm and Mike have only five days to come up with $15K.
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Russell Peters: Notorious
2013 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsRiffing on relatable and shared experiences of race, ethnicity, and cultural stereotypes has made Russell Peters a breakout success around the world. "Notorious" features all new material from this world-renowned comic genius.
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Russell Peters: The Green Card Tour
2011 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsRecorded live during a two-night stand at London's behemoth O2 Arena, this comedy special finds international funnyman Russell Peters entertaining an enthusiastic crowd with his incisive observations about race, culture and more.
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Sekirei: Season 2
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsMinato and his curvaceous companions, the warrior babes known as Sekirei, continue to battle MBI, the evil corporation that's forcing the Sekirei to fight among themselves. During the struggle, Minato finally learns the origins of his compatriots.
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Sekirei: The Complete Series
2008 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsBranded a loser because of his tendency to buckle under pressure, Minato turns his life around after discovering that he's an Ashikabi, a master whose genetic makeup allows him to bond with and enhance the powers of beautiful warriors called Sekirei.
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Sergio
2009 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsSérgio Vieira de Mello, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, was killed in 2003 when terrorists bombed the U.N. headquarters in Iraq. Interviews with his family, friends and colleagues paint a moving portrait of his life and work.
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Side by Side
2012 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsKeanu Reeves produced and narrates this engaging documentary about the history of digital cinema technology and its vast impact on the movie industry. Despite the digital takeover, many fans still embrace the unique qualities of celluloid film.
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Snow Queen
2012 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsThe Snow Queen created the world of eternal winter where the polar wind cools human souls and clearness of lines obscure emotions. A girl named Gerda, her pet ferret Luta, and Orme the troll must save her brother Kai and the world.
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StreetDance
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsIn this hip-hop drama, street crew Breaking Point and uptight ballet academy students wage a blistering turf battle when mischievous headmistress Helena forces the squads to work out in the same practice space.
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