Netflix has no shortage of award-winning movies that capture your attention and leave you breathless with their storytelling and premise.I save these for when I want to watch something that feels a little more substantial than whatever happens to be on my watchlist or usual radar.This week's picks all fit that mood, though they take you in very different directions.
They range from an unsettling psychological drama to a moving true story and a deeply human film that is also my top pick for this week.Here is all you need to know about each of my picks on Netflix U.S.3 Tár A symphony of emotions My favorite performance of hers yet, Cate Blanchett is mesmerizing in , a psychological drama that places us inside the rocky world of Lydia Tár, a celebrated conductor at the pinnacle of her career.
Brilliant, intimidating, and protective of her reputation, Lydia appears to have complete control over her world.But this control begins to slip as questions about her past emerge and the life she has built starts to crack. Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your Knowledge Name that Netflix thrillerTrivia challenge From twisted mysteries to edge-of-your-seat crime dramas — can you identify these Netflix original thrillers from just a clue? CrimeMysterySuspenseDramaOriginals Begin 01 / 8 Crime A seemingly perfect suburban mom discovers her neighbor is harboring a dark secret, leading her down a rabbit hole of lies, manipulation, and murder in this 2018 Netflix limited series based on a bestselling novel. AThe Haunting of Hill HouseBBehind Her EyesCYouDDirty John Correct! Dirty John is based on the true crime podcast of the same name and stars Eric Bana and Connie Britton.
It follows Debra Newell, whose romance with charming con man John Meehan unravels into something terrifying. Not quite — the answer is Dirty John.This chilling limited series is based on a true story and a hit podcast, following a woman whose seemingly ideal new partner turns out to be a dangerous deceiver with a criminal past. Continue 02 / 8 Suspense A New York City bookstore clerk becomes obsessed with a woman he meets, going to increasingly disturbing lengths to insert himself into her life — all while narrating his actions with unsettling charm. AMindhunterBOzarkCYouDThe Sinner Correct! You stars Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg, a soft-spoken bookstore manager whose romantic obsessions quickly spiral into stalking and worse.The show's genius lies in making viewers almost sympathize with its deeply disturbing protagonist. Not quite — the answer is You.
Penn Badgley plays Joe Goldberg, a charming but deeply dangerous man whose inner monologue pulls viewers into his warped worldview.The show has run for multiple seasons and become one of Netflix's biggest hits. Continue 03 / 8 Mystery A financial advisor relocates his family to a lakeside Missouri town to launder money for a drug cartel, making increasingly desperate decisions to keep his family alive in this slow-burn crime drama. ABloodlineBOzarkCNarcosDSafe Correct! Ozark stars Jason Bateman and Laura Linney as Marty and Wendy Byrde, a couple forced to flee Chicago and set up a money-laundering operation in the Missouri Ozarks. The show ran for four seasons and won multiple Emmy Awards. Not quite — the answer is Ozark.Jason Bateman both stars in and directs much of this critically acclaimed series, which follows a family's terrifying descent into the criminal underworld after a money-laundering scheme goes wrong. Continue 04 / 8 Drama FBI agents travel across the country in the 1970s interviewing imprisoned serial killers to understand the psychology of violence and build the foundations of modern criminal profiling. AManhuntBCriminal: UKCMindhunterDThe Killing Correct! Mindhunter is directed by David Fincher and based on the real memoir by FBI agent John Douglas.
It features chilling conversations with fictionalized versions of real killers like Ed Kemper and Dennis Rader, and is praised for its meticulous period detail. Not quite — the answer is Mindhunter.This David Fincher-produced series dramatizes the true origins of the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit.Its interviews with serial killers are so unsettling partly because many are based on real transcripts. Continue 05 / 8 Suspense A woman wakes up with no memory of who she is or what she's done, only to discover she may be more dangerous than the people hunting her in this action-heavy 2020 Netflix original film. AThe Old GuardBKateCExtractionDTidelands Correct! Kate stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead as a professional assassin who is poisoned and given only 24 hours to live, during which she tears through Tokyo seeking revenge. The film is packed with stylish action sequences and neon-lit visuals. Not quite — the answer is Kate.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead delivers a fierce performance as a dying assassin on a revenge mission through Japan.The film leans into its action-thriller roots with inventive fight choreography and a bold visual style. Continue 06 / 8 Crime A true crime docuseries that investigates the mysterious death of a woman on a hiking trail, raising questions about whether local authorities ignored key evidence in their rush to close the case. AThe KeepersBMaking a MurdererCThe StaircaseDAmerican Murder: The Family Next Door Correct! Making a Murderer follows Steven Avery and his nephew Brendan Dassey, who were convicted of murdering Teresa Halbach.The series sparked a massive public debate about wrongful convictions and police misconduct when it launched in 2015. Not quite — the answer is Making a Murderer.
This landmark Netflix docuseries ignited a national conversation about the justice system when it suggested Steven Avery may have been framed by the very law enforcement he was suing at the time of his arrest. Continue 07 / 8 Mystery In this Spanish-language thriller, a group of students and professors are taken hostage inside the Royal Mint of Spain by a criminal mastermind known only by a city name, who orchestrates the heist from a remote location. ACable GirlsBEliteCMoney HeistDThe Pier Correct! Money Heist, known in Spanish as La Casa de Papel, became one of the most-watched non-English series in Netflix history.It follows a genius criminal called The Professor as he guides a team of robbers — each named after a city — through an elaborate heist. Not quite — the answer is Money Heist (La Casa de Papel).This Spanish phenomenon ran for five seasons and turned characters like The Professor and Tokyo into global icons. It's one of the most successful non-English language shows ever made. Continue 08 / 8 Drama A wealthy family's patriarch dies under mysterious circumstances, and as each sibling fights for control of the family business, long-buried secrets begin to surface in this 2018 psychological thriller series set in Florida. ABloodlineBOuter BanksCThe Haunting of Bly ManorDOn My Block Correct! Bloodline is set in the Florida Keys and stars Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, and Linda Cardellini as members of the Rayburn family.
Ben Mendelsohn's performance as the troubled black sheep Danny earned widespread critical acclaim. Not quite — the answer is Bloodline.This brooding family thriller uses a non-linear narrative to build dread across three seasons.Ben Mendelsohn is particularly magnetic as the volatile Danny Rayburn, whose return home sets a tragic chain of events in motion. See My Score Challenge Complete Your Score / 8 Thanks for playing! Try Again Director Todd Field hones the focus on Lydia, which makes Blanchett's performance the star of the show.
is a demanding watch, but one that rewards your time, particularly if you enjoy character-centric dramas that leave some room for interpretation.earned major recognition during awards season, with Cate Blanchett winning Best Actress at the 2023 Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Awards.Tar R Drama Music Release Date October 7, 2022 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Cast Cate Blanchett, Noemie Merlant, Nina Hoss, Sophie Kauer, Julian Glover, Allan Corduner, Mark Strong Runtime 158 minutes Director Todd Field Writers Todd Field Budget $25 million Studio(s) Universal Pictures, Focus Features Distributor(s) Universal Pictures, Focus Features Powered by Expand Collapse 2 The Hurricane A true story of resilience Looking for something a little closer to real life? Then it's your last chance to watch , a biographical sports drama.
Based on the life of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, it follows a promising middleweight boxer whose career is destroyed after he is convicted of a triple murder he insists he did not commit.The film follows Carter through decades of imprisonment as a group of young Canadians and their mentor investigate the case and fight for his freedom.Washington gives Carter an immense presence, capturing both his defiance and the exhaustion of a man forced to spend years fighting a system that has already decided his fate.
The film is dramatic and sweeping, but its strongest moments come from Washington's acting, which earned him the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama.If has been sitting on your Netflix My List, now is a good time to finally watch it: the 1999 film leaves Netflix at the end of August.The Hurricane R Drama Release Date September 17, 1999 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Cast Denzel Washington, Vicellous Shannon, Deborah Kara Unger, Liev Schreiber, John Hannah Runtime 146 Minutes Director Norman Jewison Writers Armyan Bernstein, Dan Gordon Main Genre Drama Budget 50000000.0 Studio(s) Universal Pictures, Azoff Entertainment, Beacon Communications, Beacon Pictures, Buena Vista International, Touchstone Pictures IMDb ID tt0174856 TMDB User Rating 7 .4 Powered by Expand Collapse 1 Shoplifters A tender portrait of an unconventional family Hirokazu Koreeda has a remarkable ability to find warmth in the most precarious corners of family life, and is one of his finest films and my top pick for this week.
The story follows a struggling family in Tokyo who survive through odd jobs and petty theft.When they come across a young girl being neglected by her parents, they take her in, folding her into their unconventional setup.Their life together is messy and fragile.
It's also filled with intimacy that makes their bond the heart of the film.By the time begins revealing more about who these people are and how they came together, the gravity of their choices has already settled in.won the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and later received an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.
Shoplifters R Drama Crime Thriller Release Date November 23, 2018 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Cast Lily Franky, Sakura Andō, Mayu Matsuoka, Kairi Jo, Miyu Sasaki, Kirin Kiki, Sôsuke Ikematsu, Naoto Ogata Runtime 120 Minutes Director Hirokazu Kore-ada Writers Hirokazu Kore-ada Main Genre Drama Powered by Expand Collapse Keep your watch list fresh Many exciting titles are coming to Netflix for the second half of the year, so if you want to stay in the know about the latest releases, make sure you look into Netflix Tudum.You can also enable app notifications to know when your favorite titles receive an update.Netflix Subscription with ads Yes, $8/month Simultaneous streams Two or four Stream licensed and original programming with a monthly Netflix subscription.
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