Best Movies of All Time on Netflix
Last updated March 17, 2025
Highest Rated Movies with a 3.7 / 5 Star Rating
Nowhere Boy
2009 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsRaised by his aunt since he was a young boy, charismatic teen John Lennon is reunited with his mother, which ignites a bitter battle between the two sisters for John's affections. Along the way, John befriends fellow Liverpool lad Paul McCartney.
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One Lucky Elephant
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIn this sensitive tale of one man's search to find a home for his animal companion, filmmaker Lisa Leeman documents a concerned circus producer's efforts to place his beloved 18-year-old elephant in permanent and loving care outside of the big top. His noble quest takes him to Africa but ultimately brings him back to the United States, where he's forced to decide what's best for his four-ton "daughter."
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Paan Singh Tomar
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsPaan Singh Tomar goes from celebrated runner -- as the Indian National Games steeplechase champion -- to star brigand and rebel when life after sports fails to unfold as planned. After a stint in the military, Tomar joins a group of bandits.
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Painted Skin: The Resurrection
2012 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen ancient, human-heart-eating fox spirit Xiaowei, determined to become human, meets up with scarred Princess Jing, the two become interested in the same man; soon, Xiaowei offers Jing a diabolical deal that will restore her beauty.
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Parental Guidance
2012 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen their daughter must leave for a week, Artie and Diane Decker find themselves in charge of their three grandchildren, whose well-regimented and high-tech lives leave Grandma and Grandpa baffled and ready to bring on the old-school parenting.
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Paulie
1998 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWise parrot Paulie (voiced by Jay Mohr) can ask for more than crackers, as Misha (Tony Shalhoub), the janitor at an animal-research lab, discovers. Paulie reveals via flashbacks how he ended up at the facility after being separated from his original owner, 5-year-old Marie (Hallie Kate Eisenberg), then embarked on a decades-long search to reunite with her. Upon hearing Paulie's tale, Misha decides to help the loquacious bird realize his dream.
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Payback
1999 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsA career criminal's wife and former partner steal the money he lifted from the Chinese triads, shoot him and leave him for dead -- or so they think. But five months later, he's back and ready to exact his revenge.
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Pina
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWim Wenders directs to arresting effect in this performance documentary about Pina Bausch's Tanztheater Wuppertal dance company. Performing alfresco in Wuppertal, Germany, the troupe's pieces include "The Rite of Spring."
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Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie
2008 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThree busboys finally get their chance to be the stars of a dinner theater's swashbuckling pirate show when they're sent back in time to fight real pirates! The trio faces many challenges as they try to return to the present day in one piece.
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Planet of the Apes
1968 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsBewildered astronaut George Taylor crash-lands on a strange planet ruled by intelligent apes who use primitive humans for experimentation and sport. Taylor finds himself among the hunted as he tries to escape the apes and uncover their dark secret.
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Power Kids
2009 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen little Wun needs a heart transplant, his friends race to save him. But the donor heart he needs is at a hospital that's been captured by terrorists, so it's up to the remaining Power Kids to liberate it.
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Pretty in Pink
1986 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWorking-class misfit Andie thinks her dreams have come true when rich, popular Blane asks her to prom in this coming-of-age classic from John Hughes. Meanwhile, Andie's best friend Duckie pines for her.
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Que Pena Tu Boda
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen Angela gets pregnant, commitment-phobic Javier proposes to her in this engaging sequel to Que Pena Tu Vida. But Javier's new intern, his boss's daughter, clearly wants more than his guidance, setting his relationship with Angela into a tailspin.
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Queen to Play
2009 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIntrigued by a pair of vacationing lovers playing chess, hotel maid Hélène sets her sights on mastering the game. With some coaching from a doctor who employs her services, Hélène hones her chess skills and begins to notice big changes in her life.
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RIP! A Remix Manifesto
2008 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsFilmmaker Brett Gaylor's documentary takes a look at intellectual property laws by profiling controversial musician Girl Talk, called "a lawsuit waiting to happen" by The New York Times Magazine because of his extensive use of mash-up remixes. With numerous voices on both sides of the issue, the dynamic film examines fair use for artists creating sample-based music and other works versus copyright laws protecting the original artists' creations.
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Raising Arizona
1987 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsEx-cop Edwina "Ed" McDonnough (Holly Hunter) and her ex-con husband, H.I. (Nicolas Cage), are devastated when they learn they can't have children. Not to worry: They reckon they'll just "borrow" one of furniture magnate Nathan Arizona's (Trey Wilson) new quintuplets. Featuring oodles of idiosyncratic humor, this kidnapping farce from Joel Coen and Ethan Coen is a deft nod to classic screwball comedy. John Goodman and William Forsythe co-star.
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Rango
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsJohnny Depp lends his voice to the title character, an adventurous family pet who leaves home to learn more about himself in this comic animated tale also featuring the vocal talents of Abigail Breslin, Harry Dean Stanton and Ned Beatty.
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Reggie Watts: Why $#!+ So Crazy?
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThis Comedy Central special showcases the skill of performance artist Reggie Watts, who mixes improvised material about theology, technology and more with looped vocals for a unique live experience.
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Remember Me
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIn the summer of 2001, New York college student Tyler is still feeling lost from the tragedy that has strained his relationship with his father when he meets Ally, a girl who understands his pain.
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Resident Evil: Extinction
2007 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIn another installment of the Resident Evil series, Milla Jovovich returns as zombie-killing soldier Alice, who's left to roam the ruins of Las Vegas with a small band of survivors when a string of viral outbreaks nearly wipes out humankind.
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Return to Me
2000 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIn this engaging tale, a Chicago architect donates his wife's heart after she's tragically killed in an accident. A year later, he falls in love with a plucky waitress -- only to learn that she's the woman who received the heart.
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Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1993 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIt's the classic tale of Robin Hood ... reenvisioned by comic master Mel Brooks. As evil Prince John (Richard Lewis) oppresses the people, Robin (Cary Elwes) steals from the tax collectors, triumphs in an archery contest, foils (literally!) the Sheriff of Nottingham (Roger Rees) and makes goo-goo eyes at Maid Marian (Amy Yasbeck). The titular musical number, involving song, dance -- and, yes, men in tights -- is an undisputed highlight.
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Rock On!!
2008 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsAditya, Joe, Kedar and Rob hoped that their rock band, Magik, would experience success, but destiny had other plans. After breaking up and establishing regular lives, the band members reunite and take another shot at fulfilling their dream.
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Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year
2009 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThis romantic comedy follows Rocket Singh, a salesman performing so well at work that he decides to start a company within the company he works for. In an effort to keep his venture under wraps, Singh adds con artist to his list of credentials.
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Rocky II
1979 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsAfter Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) goes the distance with champ Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), both try to put the fight behind them and move on. Rocky settles down with Adrian (Talia Shire) but can't put his life together outside the ring, while Creed seeks a rematch to restore his reputation. Soon enough, the "Master of Disaster" and the "Italian Stallion" are set on a collision course for a climactic battle that is brutal and unforgettable.
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