The Top 10 Movies on Netflix to Watch Right This Second (Including a Must-See Holiday Flick at #1)

​​There are countless streaming options available at our fingertips, but not all Netflix movies live up to our expectations. That’s why we often turn to the top 10 movies list on Netflix, which ranks titles based on who’s watching what. Not only does it include the most popular new releases (like Spellbound), but it also features a few old favorites (like Sing). The best part? The top 10 movies on Netflix are updated on a daily basis, so there’s never a shortage of new options.

From The Merry Gentlemen to Hot Frosty, keep scrolling for a list of the best movies on Netflix and our editor’s pick of the week.

• Cast: Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Autumn Best, Kathryn Gallagher
• Run Time: 95 minutes
• Genre: Suspense

Woman of the Hour is Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut, and it’s based on a true story. The film follows Sheryl Bradshaw, an aspiring actress who lands a gig on the television show The Dating Game. But unbeknownst to her, the winning contestant is a serial killer. 

In her honest review, PureWow editor Nakeisha Campbell wrote, “Kendrick takes a refreshing approach by exploring the lives of the victims, which easily makes this one of the best true-crime movies I've ever seen.”

• Cast: Britt Robertson, Chad Michael Murray, Marla Sokoloff
• Run Time: 87 minutes
• Genre: Romantic comedy

Meet Ashley, a Broadway dancer who’s determined to save her parents' small-town nightclub from closure. So, she stages an all-male holiday show, which inevitably brings her a romantic interest. (Think of it as a family-friendly version of Magic Mike.)

• Cast: Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, John Lithgow, Javier Bardem
• Run Time: 110 minutes
• Genre: Family-friendly animation

This family-friendly flick is a must-watch for children of all ages. The story follows a teenage princess who must reverse the curse that turned her parents into giant monsters. She embarks on a thrilling adventure to save her family and kingdom.

• Cast: Eric Liedtke, Chloe Asaam, Mara Einstein
• Run Time: 84 minutes
• Genre: Investigative documentary

If you’ve ever walked away from an online purchase only to come back hours later to seal the deal, this new documentary is going to hit home. The series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the sales tactics and strategies that brands use to trick consumers into an endless cycle of buying. 

• Cast: Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan
• Run Time: 92 minutes
• Genre: Romantic comedy

The holiday rom-com follows a young widow who brings a snowman to life when she places a magical scarf around his neck. (Seriously.) Oh, and did I mention that it stars Ted from Schitt’s Creek? 

• Cast: Owen Wilson, Ed Helms, J.K. Simmons
• Run Time: 112 minutes
• Genre: Raunchy comedy

The comedy film focuses on fraternal twins who discover that their mother lied to them about their father's death. Together, they embark on a chaotic road trip to track down the man they thought was dead. 

• Cast: John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson
• Run Time: 127 minutes
• Genre: Drama

Produced by Denzel Washington and directed by his son, Malcolm, this adaptation of August Wilson's play centers on the growing tension between two siblings who want to honor their family's legacy in vastly different ways.

In her honest review, Nakeisha Campbell wrote, “The Piano Lesson is filled with strong performances and memorable scenes, but it's more than a star-studded drama. It poses valid questions about what it means to honor one's legacy while exploring important themes like grief, the American Dream, complex family dynamics and the effects of slavery.”

• Cast: Magdalena Mucutuy, Lesly Mucutuy, Eduardo De Los Reyes
• Run Time: 96 minutes
• Genre: Investigative documentary

If you love Yellowjackets, then you need to watch this documentary about an eerily similar real-life event where four children fought for their lives after surviving a plane crash in the Colombian Amazon.

• Cast: Jay Will, Mary J. Blige, Chiwetel Ejiofor
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Genre: Drama

Based on Jeff Hobbs’s biography The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace, the film tells the courageous story of a Black man who goes out of his way to free his imprisoned dad.

• Cast: Kevin Hart, Chris Renaud, Jenny Slate, Lake Bell
• Run Time: 86 minutes
• Genre: Family comedy

From the same creators of Despicable Me, this family-friendly movie offers a glimpse into the lives of housepets, who communicate (and wreak havoc) with each other behind closed doors when their owners are away.

• Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Matthew McConaughey, Nick Kroll
• Run Time: 108 minutes
• Genre: Family musical

Koala Buster Moon is determined to save his theater from demolition. So, he launches the world's greatest singing competition in an attempt to find the next big stars.

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