These Are The Most Perfect Movies On Netflix, According To Metacritic

It's hard to complain about the huge array of choices we have when it comes to movies these days. The days of renting movies on DVD are long gone — today, we can find just about anything we want to watch on one of the many streaming services, like Netflix. But with so many streaming options at our fingertips, it can sometimes be hard to find the perfect movie. If you're tired of scrolling for what feels like hours on Netflix in search of an amazing film, we've got you covered.

We've taken a look at the Metacritic charts to bring you the best movies of all time that are available on Netflix. These are award-nominated films like "Moonlight," "Pan's Labyrinth," and "Roma," that stunned both critics and audiences alike. Whether you're after a romantic classic like "My Fair Lady" for your next "Netflix and chill," or you'd prefer a hard-hitting drama like "There Will Be Blood," you're sure to find an (almost) perfect Netflix movie right here.

"Pan's Labyrinth" boasts an almost perfect Metacritic score of 98. The 2006 Guillermo del Toro dark fantasy film tells the story of a young girl who, during the Franco regime in 1940s Spain, begins to live in a twisted, terrifying fantasy world, where she encounters nightmarish creatures like the famous Pale Man with eyes on the palms of his hands. 

While the film is set in a fantastical, unreal world, it is also a stark commentary on some very real problems and events. As Roger Ebert wrote in his review, "What makes Del Toro's 'Pan's Labyrinth' so powerful, I think, is that it brings together two kinds of material, obviously not compatible, and insists on playing true to both, right to the end." The review added, "Because there is no compromise there is no escape route, and the dangers in each world are always present in the other."

If you're up for a challenging and disturbing, but, ultimately, deeply-moving film with stunning visuals, this might be the one for you.

"The Social Network" was released in 2010 to rave reviews — and, with a score of 95 on Metacritic, it is one of the most critically-acclaimed films on Netflix. The David Fincher movie tells a fictionalized version of the real-life story of the origins of the social media platform Facebook. We follow Mark Zuckerberg, played by Jesse Eisenberg, as he develops the platform in reaction to a bad breakup. What begins as a misogynistic exercise of rating the women at his university became the social media platform we all know today.

The New York Times noted at the time that despite the decidedly dull, technical nature of the film's subject matter, the film was shot "like a thriller." Whether you're interested in the origins of our digital personas or you're fascinated by the more human side of the story, this film will tick all of your boxes. Plus, as noted by a more recent review of the film in the New York Times, the movie has become even more important over the years as a reminder of the fickleness and falseness of social media — which negatively affects our self-image.

If you're up for a challenging, eye-opening documentary, "I Am Not Your Negro" has the highest Metacritic score of any Netflix documentary at 95. The powerful film, directed by Raoul Peck, is based on the unfinished James Baldwin book "Remember This House." Beginning with historical figures Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr., the film attempts to complete the unfinished book by examining contemporary race relations in America.

The film received praise for its nuanced approach to its difficult subject matter. As one reviewer wrote in Time, "It isn't an inherently angry film." Instead, it attempts to take the calm power of Baldwin's writing style. However, as The Washington Post noted, the film is far from reflective. Rather, it "bursts with fierce urgency" as it tries to make sense of the current state of racism in America. If you want a film that will teach you about how history has impacted the present, this film may be the best pick for you.

In 2019, Netflix's "The Irishman" made a big splash. The Martin Scorsese film made headlines for using advanced AI technology to transform its famous lead actors — Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, and Robert De Niro — into young men. The epic mobster tale follows these three men throughout their lives in post-war America as they work in organized crime. Critics, unsurprisingly, were hooked. The film boasts a score of 94 on Metacritic.

While the film is definitely a classic mobster drama, it is much more. As The New Yorker noted, it is also a bittersweet tale about aging and, ultimately, the meaning of life. It begs the question, in the end, what was it all for?

While the movie is certainly a lot of fun in the expected mafia way, it's also surprisingly poignant and heartbreaking. If you want an epic three-hour tale that ends with a philosophical moment, "The Irishman" is your best bet.

"Marriage Story," starring Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver, was probably one of the most talked-about films of 2019. The simple story of a New York couple going through a divorce became a huge hit thanks to its startlingly realistic performances and its nuanced exploration of just how messy the end of a relationship can be — even for couples who want things to be easy. The movie received excellent reviews and received a 94 on Metacritic.

While "Marriage Story" may sound like a downer, in many ways, it's also uplifting. As The New York Times described it, "The melody is full of heartbreak, loss and regret, but the song is too beautiful to be entirely melancholy." While it's by no means an easy film to watch, especially for those who have experienced heartbreak, it's also a film that gives its viewers a positive, optimistic view of what can come after a significant love affair falls apart.

"Spotlight," directed by Thomas McCarthy and starring an impressive cast that includes John Slattery, Liev Schreiber, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, and Stanley Tucci, has an impressive score of 93 on Metacritic.

The movie tells the real-life story of a ground-breaking Boston Globe investigation into abuse in the Catholic Church. The movie has everything you could want: intrigue, scandal, drama, and a group of plucky reporters. Plus, it's a fascinating look at a true-to-life detective story set in the fast-paced environment of a high-stakes newsroom. As the Roger Ebert review wrote, "'Spotlight,' with all its pain and urgency, is a pure celebration of journalists doing what they do best."

It's hard not to enjoy this gripping story — plus, it dramatizes an important moment in history. Whether you're interested in watching a high-intensity, fast-paced drama, or you're interested in the fascinating true story of how the abuse scandal in the Catholic Church was uncovered, you're bound to love this excellent film.

The 2017 movie "The Florida Project," available on Netflix, stars Willem Dafoe as a motel manager. At this motel, the young Halley lives with her 6-year-old daughter, Moonee. It's a film about a young girl in harsh, difficult surroundings, who finds the joy of her situation thanks to her child's perspective. The film scored a 92 on Metacritic.

This movie is an adult's movie about childhood. As one reviewer wrote for Time, "Kids have no idea they're feeling wonder — just feeling it is the thing." In other words, this film manages to capture the fact that as children, we are free from the troubles of adulthood. However, it isn't until we are older that we even realize how free we were. This gives the movie a bittersweet, nostalgic feel.

As the Roger Ebert review noted, it is the "fully-realized and three-dimensional" characters that make the film what it is. "It takes a very special movie to change the way we look at the people around us. 'The Florida Project' is a very special movie."