The 51 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (September 2025)

With so many movies to choose from on Netflix, it can be overwhelming to find the perfect one to watch. To help narrow down your search, we’ve compiled a list of the 51 best movies currently available on Netflix as of September 2025.

1. The Shawshank Redemption – This classic film follows the story of Andy Dufresne, a banker who is wrongfully convicted of murder and must navigate life in prison.

2. The Godfather – Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece about the Corleone crime family is a must-watch for any movie buff.

3. Pulp Fiction – Quentin Tarantino’s iconic film weaves together multiple storylines in a nonlinear narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

4. Goodfellas – Martin Scorsese’s crime drama follows the rise and fall of mobster Henry Hill as he navigates the world of organized crime.

5. The Dark Knight – Christopher Nolan’s Batman film is praised for Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker and its gripping storyline.

6. Forrest Gump – This Robert Zemeckis film follows the life of Forrest Gump, a man with a low IQ but a big heart who unwittingly influences major events in American history.

7. Inception – Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending thriller about a thief who enters people’s dreams to steal information is a visual masterpiece.

8. The Matrix – The Wachowskis’ sci-fi film about a computer hacker who learns the truth about reality has become a cult classic.

9. Schindler’s List – Steven Spielberg’s powerful film about Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saves over a thousand Jewish refugees during the Holocaust, is a must-watch for its emotional impact.

10. Parasite – This South Korean film directed by Bong Joon-ho follows the Kim family as they con their way into working for a wealthy family, leading to unexpected consequences.