Netflix has many award-winning movies hidden in its evolving library.You might find your new favorite watch from the platform's exhaustive collection.This week's picks span musical history, a defining horror, and a thrilling psychological drama.
All three movies, which are recent additions, are currently streaming on Netflix U.S., but my top pick is a Paul Thomas Anderson movie I'd recommend making some time for this weekend.Here's all you need to know.3 Straight Outta Compton Music that made history Plenty of music biopics struggle to capture the energy of the artists they follow, but gets pretty close.
This biographical adaptation chronicles the rise of N.W.A., following Ice Cube, Dr.Dre, Eazy-E, MC Ren, and DJ Yella, under manager Jerry Heller, as they turn their experiences growing up in Compton into music that would change the hip-hop scene forever.As their success grows, internal tensions rise, along with the pressures that come with fame and creative freedom.
successfully balances the group's success with the tensions that pulled them apart.O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, and Jason Mitchell bring plenty of depth to their performances, making the members of N.W.A.feel closer to the audience rather than larger-than-life versions of the artists.
The film won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Motion Picture and was named one of AFI's Movies of the Year.Straight Outta Compton R Drama Music History Release Date August 14, 2015 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Cast Aldis Hodge, LaKeith Stanfield, Jason Mitchell, Paul Giamatti, Alexandra Shipp, Keith Powers, Orlando Brown, Corey Hawkins, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Carra Patterson, Neil Brown Jr., Marlon Yates Jr., R.Marcos Taylor, Elena Goode, Joshua Brockington, Sheldon A.
Smith, Cleavon McClendon, Aeriél Miranda, Lisa Renee Pitts, Angela Elayne Gibbs, Bruce Beatty, Corey Reynolds, Tate Ellington, Rogelio Douglas Jr., Andrew Borba Runtime 147 minutes Director F.Gary Gray Writers Andrea Berloff, Jonathan Herman Producers Dr.Dre, F.
Gary Gray, Ice Cube, Matt Alvarez, Scott Bernstein, Tomica Woods-Wright Budget $28–$50 million Studio(s) Universal Pictures Distributor(s) Universal Pictures Executive Producer(s) Adam Merims, Bill Straus, David Engel, Jon Jashni, Ronald G.Muhammad, Thomas Tull, Will Packer Powered by Expand Collapse 2 Alien A classic sci-fi thriller you don't want to miss Some sci-fi movies become classics because they introduce an unforgettable world.This nostalgic hit goes a step further by making that world feel terrifying.
Ridley Scott's follows the crew of the Nostromo, a commercial spaceship returning to Earth, who stop to investigate a mysterious distress signal.They soon discover that something extraterrestrial has come aboard the ship with them, turning what should have been a routine journey home into a fight for survival.From there, the film slowly builds the tension as the crew tries to figure out what they're dealing with and how to stay alive.
The movie is very much an evergreen watch and stays a classic among sci-fi enthusiasts.The production design and creature effects remain impressive, while the dark, cramped setting makes the Nostromo feel claustrophobic.Sigourney Weaver is also excellent as Ripley, especially as the situation gets worse and she emerges as the character you find yourself rooting for most.
won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, cementing its place as a technical and cinematic landmark that influenced modern sci-fi and horror films.Alien R Sci-Fi Horror Release Date June 22, 1979 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Cast Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm, Yaphet Kotto, Bolaji Badejo, Helen Horton Runtime 117 Minutes Director Ridley Scott Writers Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett Main Genre Sci-Fi Powered by Expand Collapse 1 Phantom Thread A story woven around its characters My top pick this week is Paul Thomas Anderson's , a beautifully crafted drama built around a complicated relationship between two strong personalities.Set in 1950s London, follows Reynolds Woodcock, a celebrated dressmaker whose life is built around routine, control, and his work.
That balance shifts when he meets Alma, a young waitress who becomes his muse and lover.However, Alma quickly proves that she won't fall in line Reynolds' way of living.Daniel Day-Lewis heads the film as Reynolds, bringing out the good and bad of his character, with Vicky Krieps delivering an equally strong performance.
The push and pull between the couple brews the bold tension of the movie, making the dynamic very interesting to watch.And it's not just the acting: Jonny Greenwood’s score adds this slightly uneasy feeling underneath everything, while the costumes and production design are some of the biggest reasons the film looks so visually stunning.won the Academy Award for Costume Design, as well as the BAFTA for Costume Design and Critics’ Choice Award for Best Costume Design, among several other accolades.
Phantom Thread R Drama Romance Release Date December 25, 2017 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Cast Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps, Lesley Manville, Camilla Rutherford, Gina McKee, Brian Gleeson, Harriet Sansom Harris, Lujza Richter, Julia Davis, Julie Vollono, Sue Clark, Joan Brown, Harriet Leitch, Dinah Nicholson, Julie Duck, Maryanne Frost, Elli Banks, Amy Cunningham, Amber Brabant, Geneva Corlett, Juliet Glaves, Philip Franks, Tony Hansford, Steven F.Thompson, George Glasgow Runtime 130 minutes Director Paul Thomas Anderson Writers Paul Thomas Anderson Producers Daniel Lupi, JoAnne Sellar Main Genre Drama Budget $35 million Studio(s) Focus Features, Annapurna Pictures, Ghoulardi Film Company, Perfect World Pictures Distributor(s) Universal Pictures, Focus Features Executive Producer(s) Adam Somner, Peter Heslop, Jillian Longnecker, Chelsea Barnard Powered by Expand Collapse Find hidden gems If you're looking to expand your watch list, there are several ways to find some underrated titles on Netflix.From secret codes for your search filter to discovery tools that go beyond the platform, you don’t always have to rely on Netflix’s homepage to find something worth watching.
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