No matter what mood you're in or who you are, I've compiled a list of the best of the best, the cream of the crop for all
Netflix Instant movies and television shows. Despite my crazy, introductory image, I promise you'll
never complain you've got nothing to watch ever again. Sit back, relax, and open another tab to Netflix, because as a film / movie junkie and student myself (see my
introductory post), I'm sure to give you only the best recommendations.
Documentary-Addicts:
Well, to be honest, documentary addicts have probably
already seen the films below, but if you’re in the mood for one, here are the
top choices:
The most obvious choices include
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Man on Wire
March of the Penguins
Food. Inc.
Being Elmo
For the Bible Tells Me So
Every National Geographic Doc
ever…(almost)
Action:
For those days when you're just in the mood to watch a little violence and adventure.
Kick-Ass
The Terminator
Thor
Die Hard 2
Jackie Brown
Hobo with a Shotgun
Reservoir Dogs
Iron Man 2
The Seige
Romance &
Rom-Com:
Romances so good, you'll forget you're sitting alone on your bed on a Friday night watching these movies.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Never Been Kissed
Notting Hill
Dirty Dancing
Last Tango in Paris
The Lady Eve
Gentlemen Prefer Blones
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless
Mind
Across the Universe
America’s Sweethearts
A Room with a View
Comedy Nerds to Casual Gigglers:
Are you in a bad mood and just need to watch something to
get your mind off of it all? Or maybe you’re a good old fashion comedy nerd?
I’ve picked out the best from all types of comedies available on Netflix!
A personal favorite: The Best
Worst Movie (A documentary on the cult classic and arguably the worst/most
hilarious Horror film in history, Troll 2 ) Another
supposed-to-be-horror-but-laugh-out-loud-hilarious movie is Rubber… it’s a
horror movie about a killer tire… yes a car tire. You’re welcome.
Movies (cont.):
Mrs. Doubtfire
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Hot Tub Time Machine
Arsenic and Old Lace
Spaceballs
I Love You Phillip Morris
Kicking and Screaming
Scary Movie
Dumb & Dumber
Airplane
I'm Still Here
Office Space
The Big Lebowski
Smart Laughs: Ted Talks
Shakespeare In Love
TV:
30 Rock
The Office
Arrested Development
SNL (wide selection of episodes
and specials)
South Park
Parks & Recreation
Malcom in the Middle
Portlandia
Mystery Science Theater 3000
New Dramas:
Looking for more recent yet more than decent Netflix Instant
options? Perhaps you want to be "hip with the times" and talk about these most-talked-about movies and films with your friends? Look no further than this list:
Late 00’s and 10’s:
Drive
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Shutter Island
Melancholia
True Grit
Earlier 00’s:
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless
Mind
Memento
Lost in Translation
TV:
The Kennedy’s
Mad Men
Dexter
Breaking Bad
Lost
Film Nerds: Classics,
Foreign, Film Noir, & Oldies:
Are you a pretentious film student? (like me, cough cough)
Here’s the stuff you should watch so your classmates don’t scoff at you as they
sip their venti lattes. The best part, I’ve only listed the ones that will
actually be a pleasant experience to watch.
400 Blows
Midnight Cowboy
Dog Day Afternoon
Chinatown
Metropolis
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Apocalypse Now
Hey Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill
a Mockingbird
Bonnie & Clyde
Gentlemen Prefer Blones
Apocalypse Now
Thug Life, Crime
& Suspense:
Sometimes we just want to escape into a world of entertainment and adventure, and pretend we're living the thug live or solving crimes. (Or maybe you're an ex-criminal looking to reminisce. Hey, I'm not here to judge.) Here are you're top Netflix Instant Watch movies and television shows.
Personal Fav: The Perfect Host
Movies:
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Mississippi
Flawless
Chinatown
American Gangster
TV:
Law
& Order (all editions)
Horror &
Unsettling:
In the mood to scream or to at least feel disturbed? Well,
you’re in luck… or are you? (Insert horror soundtrack here) These films and television shows will have you biting your nails more than your taxes.
Movies:
Psycho
The Human Centipede
Paranormal Activity
The Exorcist
Night of the Living Dead
The Thing
Poltergeist
The Ring
The Others
TV:
American Horror Story
Sci-Fi, Fantasy,
etc:
While some might consider these views "geeks" or "nerds," I prefer the term "relatively cool and intelligent people with socially awkward interests." Rolls off the tongue doesn't it? If anyone ever calls you a loser for it, just check out these films and television shows to remind yourself how awesome your interests are.
Movies:
Beetlejuice
Fahrenheit 451
Planet of the Apes
Donnie Darko
A Clockwork Orange
TV:
Doctor Who
Battlestar Galactica
Supernatural
FlashForward
Futurama
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Star Trek
Kids:
Everything from the littlest of tikes to bigger
not-yet-hit-puberty kids
Movies & TV for Little Tikes:
Barney (Basically every Barney
video ever)
Curious George
Cailou
YoGabbaGabba
VeggieTales
Dora the Explorer
Bob the Builder
Movies & TV for Bigger Kids:
Phineas and Ferb
Jimmy Neutron
Avatar
ICarly
The Suite Life on Deck
Good luck Charlie
Rugrats
Wizards of Waverly Place
Spongebob
Drake & Josh
Fairly Odd Parents
Young Adult & Teen:
Most of the options for Teens are TV shows, but there are a few movies as well. (You can also check out the Romantic Comedy or Bigger Kids list for more!)
Glee
Skins
Gossip Girl
True Blood
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Pretty Little Liars
Greek
Kyle XY
Bring It On Again
Empire Records
Kick-Ass
Family:
You can watch any of the “kid” options I mentioned before,
but if they’re giving the adults a headache, here are some family-friendly
movies as well. (Note: I do not guarantee these won’t give the adults headaches)
Rango
Stuart Little
High School Musical
Matilda
Annie
Babe
The Iron Giant
A Christmas Carol
Tangled
A Christmas Story
Well, that may be the end of the list folks. But don't you worry, I'll update and repost and Netflix changes it's Netflix Instant Watch availability, as it usually does.
Did you think I left anything out? Let me know in the comments!