We’re living in the digital era and binge-watching movies or TV shows is our favourite time pass. Ever since the world was hit by a Pandemic, OTT platforms have experienced a huge surge in the online streaming industry. We have nowhere to go, no friends to meet, no malls to visit and no trips to take. So obviously, watching movies and shows is the best thing to do! Numerous OTT platforms have launched a number of brand new shows and movies and sometimes it’s just hard to keep up!
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Well, if you too are having a hard time deciding what to watch, then all you have to do is bookmark this list. We have made a list of Netflix original movies as well as other movies available on Netflix that will keep you entertained for hours. Bonus, if you’re someone who likes to watch things on recommendation, then look no further as we have listed their IMDB rating and have got team POPxo to rate it too! Sounds awesome, right? So go ahead and take your pick for the day.
POPxo Recommends Top 10 Netflix Movies
Here are some of the best movies to watch on Netflix.
Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
This film is about three college best friends who meet after graduation and live with each other through love and life. A commitment-phobic, a hopeless romantic and a realist, who navigate through different phases of life are put to a test when everything fails. This movie will take you back to your college days for sure!
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 8.1/10
POPxo Rating: 9.5/10
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Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
Another story that will make you want to call your besties right away! The story is about four friends who plan a trip to Manali, a trip that changes their lives forever. The movie takes us through their lives, their formative years and how they all finally reconnect at a wedding.
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
POPxo Rating: 8.5/10
A star is born (2018)
An American romantic musical drama produced and directed by Bradley Cooper, it stars him and Lady Gaga in the lead. It is the story of a musician who discovers and falls in love with a young singer. It is actually the third remake of the original 1937 film after the 1954 and 1976 musical.
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Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
POPxo Rating: 8.5/10
Andaaz Apna Apna (1994)
A super funny cult Bollywood movie that should be on everyone’s watchlist, this movie will definitely leave you laughing for hours! A story about Amar and Prem who compete to win over a millionaire’s daughter. How they run into a local gangster who turns their life upside down forms the plot of the story.
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 8.2/10
POPxo Rating: 9/10
He’s Just Not That Into You (2009)
I call this movie the Bible for all the single people. It is one of a kind romantic drama based on the lives of 6 people, all in different spheres of their life, dealing with one common thing- relationships! It is a super interesting movie to watch on a video call with your girls!
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 6.4/10
POPxo Rating: 7/10
Penalty (2019)
Based on a student from the North-east, who comes to Lucknow to achieve his dream of being a professional footballer, this movie is about his struggles and the subtle racism he faces during his journey.
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10
POPxo Rating: 7/10
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Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
An American romantic comedy film based on a 2013 novel of the same title. This movie follows the life of a Chinese -American professor who travels to meet her boyfriend’s family in Singapore and is surprised (and shocked!) to know that they are one of the richest families there. The drama that unfolds is entertaining to watch!
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10
POPxo Rating: 7/10
Dostana (2008)
Starring Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra, this romantic drama is one for the ages. Two strangers, Sam and Kunal pretend to be a gay couple so they can move into an apartment with Neha in Florida. But as you might have guessed, they both end up falling in love with her and that’s where the drama begins!
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
POPxo Rating: 8/10
Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na (2008)
A romantic comedy film written and directed by Abbas Tyrewala, Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na was Imran Khan’s debut movie. The story revolves around two best friends who are inseparable but refuse to believe that they are in love with each other. How they come to the realisation is what makes this movie a must-watch.
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
POPxo Rating: 8.5/10
Dear Zindagi (2016)
The movie revolves around the life of Kiara, a budding cinematographer. Starring Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan, the coming-of-age drama is based on Kiara’s discontentment with life. She then meets Dr Jehangir, a psychologist who helps her to gain a new perspective on her life.
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
POPxo Rating: 8.5/10
POPxo Recommends Top 10 Netflix Original Movies
Here is a list of best Netflix original movies that you simply cannot miss!
Lust Stories (2018)
Lust Stories is one movie broken down into four short films directed by Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, and Karan Johar. This movie has a stellar star cast including Radhika Apte, Bhumi Pednekar, Kiara Advani, Manisha Koirala, Vicky Kaushal, Neil Bhoopalam, Neha Dhupia, Sanjay Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Akash Thosar. As the name suggests, the four short stories are about love, sex, lust and desires.
This film was even nominated for two awards at the 47th International Emmy Awards. Well, that makes it a must-watch movie on Netflix, right?
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
POPxo Rating: 7/10
Someone Great (2019)
If you need a little pick-me-up, then this is the movie that you need to watch today. A story about a girl who has recently broken up and takes on her ‘one last adventure’. This movie will make you laugh and cry at the same time. That makes it one of the best movies on Netflix!
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
POPxo Rating: 7/10
Our Souls At Night (2017)
A story of a widow and widower who have lived next to each other for a really long time. They start off as friends, but everything changes when they try to be in a relationship just to be able to spend the rest of their lives together. One of those movies on Netflix that will warm your heart!
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10
POPxo Rating: 7/10
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)
A story about an introvert high school girl who is lost in her make-believe world of love. She writes a letter every time she has a crush on someone but never ends up posting them. The story unfolds after all her letters get delivered to the boys she wrote it to! It’s a must-watch romcom for every girl!
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
POPxo Rating: 8.5/10
To All The Boys: P.S I Still Love You (2020)
Part 2 of ‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’, this one is the continuation of Lara and Peter’s love story. The drama begins when Josh, her childhood crush turns up announced after receiving her love letter. Who will Lara Jean Covey finally choose? Watch the Netflix original movie to find out!
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
POPxo Rating: 8/10
The Kissing Booth (2018)
A super cute story about a high-school girl and how she falls in love with her best friend’s brother, who pretty much took her as his younger sister! How the navigate the feeling and keep it under wraps is surely entertaining to watch.
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 6/10
POPxo Rating: 7.5/10
Bulbbul (2020)
Coming from the horror genre, the movie navigates through regressive traditions of our society and focuses on a child bride who grows up to be a beautiful young woman with a lot of vengeance for how she had been treated. A series of murders of the village men make for an engaging, twisted tale.
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
POPxo Rating: 7/10
Choked (2020)
What happens when you find an illegal source to earn money? A Netflix original movie, Choked is the story of a woman you works in a bank to make ends meet and provide for her family. One fine day she discovers an unending source of money and that’s when life changes! What happens after is for you to watch!
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 5.7/10
POPxo Rating: 6/10
Love Per Square Foot (2018)
Sanjay and Karina, who meet at a wedding share the same dream of owning their own house in Mumbai. Since both can’t individually afford one, the enter a marriage for convenience to be able to buy a house together. A feel-good Netflix movie that’ll be totally worth your every minute.
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
POPxo Rating: 8/10
Isn’t It Romantic (2019)
Starring our desi girl Priyanka Chopra, this movie is about a young girl in America who steps into her own world of fantasy. Like for real. It is a very interesting watch for weekends if all you want to do is binge on romcoms.
Watch the movie here.
IMDB Rating: 5.9/10
POPxo Rating: 6.5/10
So, now that you have your list ready, which one are you planning to watch first?!
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