🎬 Get Ready to Cancel Your Plans! 🎬
What if I told you the best Netflix movies of the year are yet to be released? Hold onto your seats, because I’ve just returned from the London Film Festival 2025, and I’ve seen them all. These aren’t just good movies; they’re the crème de la crème, and you won’t want to miss them.
But First, Let’s Talk About What We’ve Already Got…
Netflix hasn’t been slacking this year. We’ve already seen gems like Night Always Comes, The Thursday Murder Club, and Steve. Plus, we’ve got the epic returns of Squid Game season 3 and Wednesday season 2 to look forward to. And let’s not forget Stranger Things season 5, which is basically eight feature-length movies in one!
Now, Here’s What You’re Really Here For…
1. Frankenstein
– Director: Guillermo Del Toro
– Cast: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz
– Rating: R
– Runtime: 149 minutes
– Netflix release date: November 7
Guillermo Del Toro is back with another masterpiece, and this time, he’s tackling Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. With an ensemble cast that includes Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, and Del Toro’s signature artistry, this movie is a must-watch. It’s so good, I wouldn’t be surprised if Isaac and Elordi get Academy Award nominations.
2. Train Dreams
– Director: Clint Bentley
– Cast: Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, Clifton Collins Jr.
– Rating: R
– Runtime: 102 minutes
– Netflix release date: November 21
Train Dreams is a quiet, poignant gem that follows the life and death of a lumberjack. With Joel Edgerton delivering a powerful performance, this movie is a deep dive into masculinity, guilt, and socio-political dynamics. It’s a breathtaking piece of cinema that you won’t want to miss.
3. Jay Kelly
– Director: Noah Baumbach
– Cast: George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Riley Keough
– Rating: R
– Runtime: 132 minutes
– Release date: December 5
Noah Baumbach pays tribute to George Clooney’s life in Jay Kelly, a self-indulgent exploration of an actor’s rise and fall. With Clooney in the lead, this movie is a beautifully frustrating watch that will leave you in tears by the end.
4. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
– Director: Rian Johnson
– Cast: Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, Jeremy Renner
– Rating: PG-13
– Runtime: 140 minutes
– Netflix release date: December 12
Rian Johnson’s third Knives Out installment is the best one yet. With a stellar cast and a mystery that’ll keep you guessing, Wake Up Dead Man is a playful nod to classic crime capers. Plus, Josh O’Connor steals the show as a preacher man with a troubled past.
5. Cover-Up
– Director: Laura Poitras, Mark Obenhaus
– Cast: Seymour Hersh
– Rating: R
– Runtime: 117 minutes
– Netflix release date: 2025 (TBA)
Last but not least, Cover-Up is a powerful documentary about journalist Seymour Hersh. With Hersh only agreeing to do the film this year, it’s a rare glimpse into a form of journalism that can no longer be replicated. It’s a tough watch, but a special one that reminds us of the importance of truth and accountability.
So There You Have It!
Five amazing Netflix movies that you won’t want to miss. So, cancel your plans, grab some popcorn, and get ready to binge. You can thank me later! 🍿📺🎉
