“Netflix and Chill”, isn’t this something we all to do. What’s better than a day off with rainy weather and a bag of popcorn with Netflix? With numerous amount of movies and dramas on Netflix, it has become a new home theatre for movie lovers.
As a Netflix subscriber, you must be aware that Netflix is constantly updating its contents which a result makes it harder and more confusing for its user.
As a user, you must be confused about what to watch and might spend minutes scrolling and searching through Netflix. Some might even end up giving up as they lose interest after some time.
Well, don’t worry. Scoopcanada here will help you deal with this problem. Let’s see the 15 best movies to watch on Netflix Canada.
1. Best Movies to Watch on Netflix Canada
We have come up with some of the top movies to watch on Netflix, Canada, so you don’t spend your time scrolling.
From comedy to thriller film, from action to horror, and from future fantasy to a family film, we’ve considered it all and created a list of the best movies to watch on Netflix.
All you need to do is check the list and see which one best suits your genre. So, let’s get started.
1.1. Titanic (1997)
- Director: James Cameron
- Cast: Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Billy Zane, Gloria Stuart, and Frances Fisher
- Genre: Drama/Romance
- Rating: PG-13
- Run Time: 3h 15m
- IMDB: 7.9/10
Titanic is a 1997 American movie directed, written, produced, and co-edited by James Cameron.
The story is a disaster film and portrays epic romance. It incorporates historical and fictional aspects in the movie. It is one of the best movies of all time and can be found on almost every streaming service.
The film takes place during the 1913 RMS Titanic’s maiden Voyage. Out of 2,240 passengers and crew on board, more than 1500 people lost their lives.
The rest were left floating in ice-cold water until the rescue boat arrived during that duration many passengers died.
A great film based on the sinking of the RMS Titanic with the unrequited love story of a young man Jack Dawson(Leonardo DiCaprio) and a young woman Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet).
The two characters are shown as members of different social classes who fall in love aboard the ship not knowing its fate. Rose was already engaged to Mr. Hockley (Billy Zane), an insanely rich man, because of her family’s hidden poor condition.
She was burdened with the issues of her family, and she was the only hope for the family to lead a happy and high-class life. But even after that, she cannot deny her love for Jack and falls for him during the ship’s ill-fated maiden Voyage.
The Entire cast shows exceptional performances in the movie and the movie turned out to be one of the greatest hits ever.
Titanic received a total of 162 nominations and 111 wins. Titanic received 14 Academy Awards nominations out of which it won multiple Academy awards.
1.2. Spiderman Homecoming (2017)
- Director: John Watts
- Cast: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr., Laura Harrier, Marisa Tomei, Michael Keaton, and Zendaya
- Genre: Action/Adventure
- Rating: M
- Run Time: 2h 13m
- IMDB: 7.4/10
Spider-Man Homecoming is a 2017 American film from Marvel. A superhero film which is based on the character Spiderman from Marvel Comics.
Co-produced by Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios, and distributed by Sony Pictures releasing, Spiderman Homecoming was the second Spiderman film reboot after Spiderman 1,2,3 and The Amazing Spiderman 1 and 2.
The movie portrays the story of a young Peter Parker (Tom Holland) living with his Aunt May. Peter was thrilled by his experience with the Avengers in Captain America’s Civil War. Moving under his mentor, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr), Peter tries to embrace his identity as a Spiderman.
He tries returning to his normal life as a young school kid, hiding his identity the whole time. He also tries to prove himself, change his identity into that of a friendly neighborhood Spiderman, and turn it into a superhero.
Peter tries to stop the Vulture which sells weapons created with advanced Chitauri technology while balancing his school life.
The entire cast of the show has done a great performance in the movie and made it the perfect family movie.
1.3. Parasite (2019)
- Director: Bong Joon-ho
- Cast: Lee Sun-Kyun, Jang Hye-jin, Choi Woo-Shik, Park So-dam, Cho Yeo-Jeong, Lee Jeong-Eun, Park Seo Joon, Jung Ji so, and Song Kang-Ho
- Genre: Thriller/Drama
- Rating: R
- Run Time: 2h 12m
- IMDB: 8.5/10
South Korea has been taking over the world in different ways. From K-pop to K-drama. It has multiple stars in all the fields. South Korean film industry has now gained popularity all over the world with the movie Parasite, which is considered one of the best pictures in South Korea.
Parasite, a 2019 South Korean movie is a black comedy thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho. The movie was released worldwide in multiple languages but mainly in Korean.
The film shows the life of a poor family who schemes Evil plan to become employed by a wealthy family.
The struggling family is the Kim family and their plan begins when their son starts to work for the wealthy Park family. Soon the entire Kim family makes a fool of the Park family and finds a way to work for the wealthy family. This is how they start living a parasitic life. Leeching on others for survival.
Parasite premiered on 21 May 2019 at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. There it became the first movie to win the Palme d’Or from South Korea. It was then released in South Korea on 30 May 2019 by CJ Entertainment.
Many critics considered the film to be the best film of 2019 and one of the best of the 21st century. It is considered a great film by its viewers.
At the 92nd Academy Awards, Parasite won a leading four awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film. For the best picture winners, Parasite became the first non-English film to win that category Academy Award.
Parasite became the first South Korean film to get nominated for Academy Award and one of the three films to win both the Palme d’Or and Academy Award for Best Picture. It won 4 Academy Awards out of 6 nominations.
1.4. Train To Busan (2016)
- Director: Yeon Sang-ho
- Cast: Gong Yoo, Yeon Sang ho, Jung Yu-mi, Don Lee, Ma Dong-Seok, Kim Su-an, Kim Eui-Sung, Choi Woo-Shik, Ahn So-hee
- Genre: Action/Horror
- Rating: A
- Run Time: 1h 58m
- IMDB: 7.6/10
Train to Busan is a 2016 South Korean film of the horror genre. Directed by Yeon Sang-so this film swept the audience worldwide.
The film shows the story of a man Seok-woo (Gong Yoo) and his young daughter are traveling on a train from the capital city Seoul to Busan. They travel to see his wife on his daughter’s birthday.
However, the happy journey turns into a waking nightmare when a zombie virus outbreak in South Korea, and they are trapped in the train amidst the Zombie outbreak. The film shows the struggle to survive of the passengers on the train.
The major part of the film takes place on a high-speed train like a zombie apocalypse outbreaks in the Country. Train to Busan is considered one of the best movies in the South Korean film industry.
1.5. Avengers Infinity War (2018)
- Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
- Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Holland, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Chadwick Boseman
- Genre: Action/sci-fi
- Rating: PG-13
- Run Time: 2h 29m
- IMDB: 8.4/10
Avengers: Infinity War is a 2018 released MCU American Superhero movie. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and produced by Marvel Studios, Infinity War is the sequel to The Avengers (2012) and Age of Ultron (2015). It was the 19th film in MCU.
The film shows the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy trying to stop warlord Thanos from collecting the six powerful infinity stones. They have to stop Thanos from his quest to kill hall of all the life in the universe to create a balance.
In this mission, the Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice their all to stop Thanos from getting all the Infinity Stones. The movie shows all the MCU heroes coming together to fight against Thanos and his insane plan.
Infinity War turned into one of the best movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and also won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.
1.6. The Hunger Games (2012-2015)
- Director: Gary Ross, Francis Lawrence
- Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, John Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, and Sam Claflin
- Genre: Sci-fi/Action
- Rating: PG-13
- Run Time: 2h 22m
- IMDB: 7.2/10
A science fiction dystopian adventure film directed by Gary Ross. The Hunger Games trilogy is based on the novel of the same name by the American author Suzanne Collins.
The novel was released on September 14, 2008, and after that Hollywood film studios began looking to adapt a movie out of the book.
Set in the dystopian future of North America which is called Panem. Divided into 12 districts and a Capitol. The people in Capitol enjoy all the riches of life while the people of 12 districts have to fight for their survival every day.
Every year two young representatives, a boy and a girl between the age of 12 and 18 are selected by a lottery by the Capitol.
The 24 selected candidates are then trained and sent to the game arena to play a game of life and death. Only one survivor remains alive out of 24. The winner enjoys lifelong riches and luxuries along with their family.
The movie shows a 16 year Katniss Everdeen, a young girl from the 12th district volunteering for the 74th annual Hunger Games when her 12-year-old sister, Prim gets selected for the game.
The dialogue “May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor” gained popularity worldwide and the movie became a major hit for the actress Jennifer Lawrence.
1.7. Fifty Shades Trilogy (2015-2018)
- Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson, James Foley
- Cast: Dakota Johnson, Luke Grimes, Eric Johnson, Jamie Dornan, and Rita Ora.
- Genre: Romance/Drama
- Rating: R
- Run Time: 2h 5m
- IMDB: 4.2/10
Fifty Shades is a British-American erotic romantic drama trilogy based on the novel by the same name, The Fifty Shades Trilogy by English author E.L.
The movie rotates around the life of Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson). The story shows how a businessman Christian Grey discovered his true feelings for a young woman Anastasia Steele and tries to bring her back into his wounded life.
She demands new arrangements and rules before offering him another chance. As the two try to rekindle their relationship and build trust, Christian’s past starts circling them, and new figures approach. They are determined to destroy and finish their hopes of a future together.
Fifty Shades is a beautifully shot love and marriage story with the best-supporting actors.
1.6. After Series (2019-2022)
- Director: Jenny Gage, Castille Landon, Roger Kumble
- Cast: Hero Fiennes, Josephine Langford, Arielle Kebber, Stephen Moyer, and Dylan Sprouse
- Genre: Romance/Drama
- Rating: PG-13, R
- Run Time: 1h 46m
- IMDB: 5.3/10
After is a 2019 released American romantic drama film. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Anna Todd. The novel was a Wattpad original novel by Anna Todd and the lead character’s name was taken after the famous singer, songwriter, and actor Harry Styles of the One Direction.
After the book gained popularity on Wattpad it was made into a novel. The film adaptation begin in 2014 when Paramount Pictures acquired rights to the film adaptation. For the screenwriter, this job was given to Susan McMartin.
The film shows the story of a young girl Tessa (Josephine Langford) and a young boy Hardin (Fiennes Tiffin) and their difficult love story. Tessa is an innocent girl with perfect grades and no bad past.
When she meets Hardin, something in her changes and she starts falling for him. Hardin is the bad boy of the college and is known as the playboy but he too starts having feelings for Tessa. As the story progress, we see Tessa and Hardin fighting for each other’s love with dark secrets from Hardin’s past.
With some of the best supporting actors and best-supporting actresses, After is a beautifully shot movie with the best-supporting actors. It is very popular amongst its fans of the book by the same name.
1.7. What Happened To Monday? (2017)
- Director: Tommy Wirkola
- Cast: Noomi Rapace, Willem Dafoe, Glenn Close, Marwan Kenzari, Christian Rubeck, Pal Sverre Hagen, Tomiwa Edun and Cassie Clare
- Genre: Sci-fi/Action
- Rating: R
- Run Time: 2h 3m
- IMDB: 6.9/10
What Happened to Monday also known as Seven Sisters is a 2017 released film. One of the best dystopian science-fiction action-thriller films directed by Tommy Wirkola and stars Noomi Rapace, Glenn Close, and Willem Dafoe.
The movie is set in a distant future in the year 2073 when the government was forced to apply a one-child policy because of overpopulation and famine. If someone is found with more than one child, then the child is taken by the government for a deep sleep until everything returns normally. But is it the truth?
The plot rotates around a family with 7 seven identical-looking sisters living with their grandfather (Willem Dafoe). He names the sisters Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The Sisters were allowed to go out on weekdays in their name and live as a single identity of Karen Settman (Noomi Rapace). They were only free in the cage of their apartment. This was all good until one day Monday goes out and does not return.
What Happened to Monday has one of the most unexpected and twisted endings.
1.8. Bird Box (2018)
- Director: Susanne Bier
- Cast: Sandra Bullock, Sarah Paulson, Danielle Macdonald, Machine Gun Kelly, Rosa Salazar, Danielle Macdonald, John Malkovich, and Trevante Rhodes
- Genre: Sci-fi/Horror
- Rating: R
- Run Time: 2h 4m
- IMDB: 6.6/10
Bird Box is a 2018 American post-apocalyptic Sci-fi horror thriller movie. The movie is written by the famous writer Eric Heisserer and was directed by the director Susanne Bier and the result was an amazing film. The movie is based on the book which goes by the same name and is written by Josh Malerman.
The film rotates around the character Malorie Hayes (Sandra Bullock), and her two children whom she has named boy and girl. The movie begins with a disaster when a mysterious unseen force comes into existence.
One thing is clear in the movie if you see the invisible force, you die. This horror movie is easily available on multiple streaming services.
1.9. Jurassic World (2015-2022)
- Director: Colin Trevorrow
- Cast: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D’Onofrio, Nick Robinson, and Ty Simpkins.
- Genre: Sci-fi
- Rating: PG-13
- Run Time: 2h 4m
- IMDb: 6.9/10
A 2015 American Science Fiction film trilogy. It is the fourth installment after the first Jurassic Movie. Set nearly 22 years after the events of Jurassic Park. It takes place on the same fictional island that was in Jurassic Park.
The Island of Isla Nublar is located off the pacific coast of Costa Rica. The park was made visitors friendly but turns into chaos when a conspiracy occurs at the park. A transgenic dinosaur created in the lab by the park’s doctors and scientists escapes the facility and goes on a rampage.
1.10. A Star Is Born (2018)
- Director: Bradley Cooper
- Cast: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper
- Genre: Musical/Romance
- Rating: R
- Run Time: 2h 15m
- IMDB: 7.6/10
A Star is Born is a 2018 romantic drama film. The film is produced by Bradley Cooper (in his directorial debut) who is also the director of the movie. The Directorial debut was a big hit.
A famous musician (Cooper) who finds himself trapped and struggling with Alcoholism falls in love with struggling artist Ally (Gaga). While he fights with his demons and battles alcoholism, he coaxes her to follow her dream as a musician. Although he finds his career taking a downfall.
The movie did not receive any Academy Award nominations but is a masterpiece loved by all.
1.10. Pitch Perfect (2012-2017)
- Director: Jason Moore
- Cast: Anna Kendrick, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow, Skylar Astin, and Rebel Wilson.
- Genre: Romance/Comedy
- Rating: PG-13
- Run Time: 1h 52m
- IMDB: 7.1/10
Pitch Perfect is an American musical comedy media franchise perfect for a music lover. Created by Kay Cannon, this movie is loosely based on a non-fiction book by the name Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate a Cappella Glory written by Mickey Rapkin.
The movie revolves around Barden Bellas and Beca. Barden bells are a Collegiate and are looking for a comeback after failing last year’s competition.
It is not one of those music biopics but will increase your love for music.
1.11. To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (The Trilogy, 2018-2021)
- Director: Susan Johnson, Michael Fimognari
- Cast: Lana Condor, John Corbett, Noah Centineo, Janel Parrish. Anna Cathcart, and Emilija Baranac
- Genre: Romance/Drama
- Rating: PG-13
- Run Time: 1h 39m
- IMDB: 7/10
The trilogy is an American teenage romance movie made into a cult classic based on the novel of the same name by Jenny Han. The plot rotates around a young girl Lara Jean Song-Covey, a teenage girl, shy who write five love letters for her five crushes whom she never plans to send them.
The plot moves further when one of her crushes receives her love letter and her quiet high school life turns upside down. A typical high school Romance movie that will make you want to run to school again.
1.12. The Irishman (2019)
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Cast: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, Al Pacino, Bobby Cannavale, Joe Pesci, and Stephen Graham
- Supporting Roles: Jesse Plemons, Anna Paquin, Ray Romano, Bobby Cannavale, Stephen Graham, and Harvey Keitel
- Genre: Crime, Drama
- Rating: R
- Run Time: 3h 29min
- IMDB: 7.8/10
The Irishman is based on a 2004 nonfiction book “I Heard You Paint Houses” written by “Charles Brandt”. The movie is set in 1950, Philadelphia with lead actors Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci. A truck drives Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro) catches himself trapped with Russell Bufalino and his Pennsylvania crime family.
Frank Sheeran works as a union delivery truck driver and during his work he started selling his contents to local gangster Skinny Razor, a member of the Philadelphia crime family. The crime family is headed by Angelo Bruno.
A crime drama film showing exceptional performances by Robert De Niro and the quentin tarantino cast.
Closing Thoughs
So these were the 15 best movies to watch on Netflix Canada. These movies will take you down a rollercoaster ride with all types of emotions mixing up.
Netflix has some of the best feature films and uncut gems, satirical comedy, and semi-autobiographical films frm the likes of edgar wright cast.
Whether you are in a mood of see star studded cast like tom cruise, upcoming masterpiece from notable drama director, exisiting psychological thriller, classic story reinated with career best performance, christopher nolan cast world war ii masterpiece Or An all star cast pop culture like barbie, all these best movie have everything you need.
It also contains some of the best ensemble cast movies and movies that will show a generation gap. You will surely have a great time watching these best movies on Netflix Canada worth watching for entire world.
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