Netflix is one of the most trusted OTT platforms with millions of movies and shows going on worldwide. This vast library often overwhelms audiences, and as a consequence, they miss out on movies that they shouldn’t avoid. Besides the trending titles, there are a few remarkable movies that deserve more attention than they have received. This article will dive deeper into the sea of Netflix movies and find out the top five gems that one must watch if they have missed out on them initially.
Directed by Nora Fingscheidt, The Outrun is a 2024 movie that features Saoirse Ronan as the main lead, who returns home to the Orkney Islands in Scotland. This movie presents a detailed exploration of addiction and self-discovery. The film's narrative follows Rona, who recently got out of rehab and returns home to the Orkney Islands in Scotland. As the story unfolds, the audience will see the protagonist confronting her past amidst the island's stunning beauty. Ronan has portrayed the character of Rona amazingly and captures the struggle of the protagonist with alcoholism and her journey to recovery.
Trap is the next underrated film that one must watch on Netflix. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, Trap offers a thrilling blend of suspense and dark humor. It’s a psychological thriller that features Josh Hartnett as the main character of the movie, Cooper. Cooper is a firefighter and a loving father of his daughter. However, as the movie begins, audiences will find he has another identity. He is the serial killer that the FBI is trying to catch. The story of the film progresses and shows the keen situational awareness and improvisational skills of Cooper to execute the crimes he does. This film skillfully blends tension with comedic elements to make an engaging experience.
The Twister: Caught in the Storm is a must-watch movie on Netflix. This 2025 documentary is directed by Alexandra Lacey, and the storyline of the movie dives deeper into the devastating EF5 tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri, in 2011. In this movie, students have been collecting their certificates on their graduation day when they get to know about this devastating tornado that hit their city. Using the personal experiences of the survivors, the director has created an experience that showcases the helplessness of humans in front of nature’s fury. This movie follows the basic documentary style, but it effectively delivers a suspenseful narrative and emotional story of human perseverance and the emotional consequences of the tragedy.
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is a 2025 American heist movie directed by Christian Gudegast. It is a sequel to the 2018 film Den of Thieves. Once again, Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr. have played their roles impressively. O'Shea Jackson Jr. returns as Donnie, a master criminal who’s executing a series of heists in Europe. This time, Gerard Butler's Big Nick infiltrates his crew to execute a major diamond heist, where Donnie joins them. This film has intense heists, but also it has comedy scenes to balance the pace and mood of the movie to make the audience engaged throughout the duration.
Finally, let’s end this list with an Indian film, especially a heartwarming Telugu film, Cinema Bandi. Directed by Praveen Kandregula, this film is set in a remote village near the Andhra–Karnataka border and tells the story of an auto-rickshaw driver who discovers a high-end camera accidentally. Thereafter, the storyline moves to the path of how the protagonist, along with his friends, decides to make a movie using that camera. This underrated film offers a detailed and realistic glimpse of how rural India's aspirations can result in something big and the magic of filmmaking.
Netflix titles often capture the most spotlight, but sometimes, in the crowd of big titles, small but worth-watching movies lose their path. The five films mentioned in this article are worth watching, but the popularity they received is almost nothing compared to their potential. These titles offer rich storylines and unique perspectives that are sure to capture the attention of the audience. So, these titles should be given a try.