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Wondering what to watch on Netflix this week? Instead of endlessly scrolling through suggestions, we’ve rounded up four genuinely great movies you should check out. From a Tom Hanks classic to a fast-paced action thriller, there’s something here for every type of movie lover. So grab your popcorn — here are the must-watch picks!
🎬 The Green Mile (1999)
Many people consider The Shawshank Redemption to be one of the greatest films ever made and if you loved that, The Green Mile is a must-watch companion piece. Directed by Frank Darabont and based on another Stephen King story, this powerful drama stars Tom Hanks as Paul Edgecomb, a prison guard on death row. There, he meets John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan), a gentle giant with a mysterious supernatural gift.
The film’s title refers to the green linoleum floor leading to the execution chamber the final walk for condemned prisoners. The Green Mile was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and remains one of the most moving stories ever put to screen. With Hanks and Duncan delivering unforgettable performances and a haunting score by Thomas Newman, this is one film that lingers long after the credits roll.
⚡ Ready Player One (2018)
If you’re in the mood for pure escapism, Ready Player One is a perfect pick. Based on Ernest Cline’s best-selling novel, the film is set in a dystopian 2045 where most of humanity escapes reality through a massive virtual world called the OASIS. The story follows Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan), an 18-year-old gamer searching for hidden keys left by the OASIS’ late creator, James Halliday (Mark Rylance). Whoever finds them first wins Halliday’s fortune and control of the virtual world.
Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film is a love letter to pop culture and the 1980s. Expect cameos and nods to classics like Back to the Future, The Iron Giant, and The Shining. With breathtaking visuals and a fun, nostalgic tone, Ready Player One is a thrilling adventure that feels both futuristic and familiar.
🚗 Baby Driver (2017)
Before Edgar Wright’s next movie hits theaters, revisit one of his most stylish works: Baby Driver. The film stars Ansel Elgort as Baby, a gifted getaway driver who wants to escape his life of crime and run away with his girlfriend, Debora (Lily James). But leaving the underworld behind proves harder than expected.
What sets Baby Driver apart is its music-driven storytelling. Baby suffers from tinnitus, so he constantly listens to music to drown out the ringing and every chase, shootout, and dialogue beat syncs perfectly with the soundtrack. The result is a high-energy, visually and sonically coordinated experience. Featuring Jamie Foxx, Jon Hamm, and Eiza González, this is one of the most unique action films of the decade. It’s fast, funny, and impossible not to love.
🎥 Boyhood (2014)
Few films can truly be called one-of-a-kind, but Boyhood earns that title. Written and directed by Richard Linklater, this extraordinary film was shot over 12 years, following a young boy named Mason (Ellar Coltrane) as he grows up in Texas. What makes it special is its realism the story unfolds naturally, reflecting the subtle moments and milestones that shape a life.
With stellar performances from Patricia Arquette and Ethan Hawke, Boyhood feels less like a movie and more like watching time pass before your eyes. It’s a quiet masterpiece that captures the beauty and bittersweetness of growing up. Linklater may never top it though his next project, Merrily We Roll Along, is ambitiously set to film over 20 years.
📺 Don’t Wait Too Long
Movies come and go from Netflix every month, so if any of these titles catch your eye, don’t hesitate hit play while they’re still available. And if you want to plan your watchlist, check out Netflix’s list of expiring titles to make sure you don’t miss anything great.
So, what will you be watching this week? Share your favorite Netflix picks in the comments below!
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