With plenty of movies incoming every year, some have really stood out with extremely good plots, actors, art design and much more. Such top hits bagged various awards that they totally deserved. Nevertheless, here are some of the best award winning movies on Netflix that you can stream and witness why they claimed a prestigious award. Let’s dive in!
10 Best Award Winning Movies on Netflix
The Dark Knight – 2009
Batman is one of the highly watched DC franchises, especially for the Joker character. Starring Heath Ledger as the villain, The Dark Knight movie hit the Oscar for best supporting actor. This particular movie by Christopher Nolan stands as the best and most-liked movie on Netflix. Heath Ledger will always remain the iconic Joker forever. Stream now on Netflix.
Roma – 2018
The autobiographical movie Roma bagged plenty of awards, notably Oscars for Best Director. The movie, directed by Alfonso Cuarón, shows the hardships of Cleo, a domestic worker, trying to help Antonio and Sofia in 1970s Mexico. When Cleo becomes pregnant, complications arise. Watch it on Netflix.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood – 2019
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a star-studded movie directed by Quentin Tarantino. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and more, the story is set in 1960s Hollywood to depict the rise of cinema and the nasty secrets it carries. The movie got ten nominations at the Oscars, and Brad Pitt took home the Best Actor Award. You can stream it on Netflix.
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The Social Network – 2010
Almost everyone knows about this hilarious movie showing the life of Facebook creator and how social media took the world by storm. Starring Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg and Andrew Garfield as Eduardo Saverin, The Social Network won Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Original Score in the Academy Awards. Catch the flick on Netflix.
La La Land – 2016
Honestly, this movie will be forever in my heart. From the jazz music, purple colour grading, bright costumes, dance choreographies and the walks of Hollywood–Wow, this movie covered many concepts. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone’s chemistry was off-chart. No wonder why the movie received plenty of awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actress, Best Music Score, and Best Directing. La La Land is available on Netflix.
The Imitation Game – 2014
The Imitation Game, directed by Morten Tyldum, is an adaptation of Graham Moore’s biography Alan Turing: The Enigma. Taking place during the second world war, the movie shows the life of Alan and his invention that played a key role during the cold war. The movie won Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Notably, Benedict Cumberbatch’s acting was on point. You can watch this film on Netflix.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind – 2004
Back in 2004, Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet set the standard for movies with their unusual acting and extremely sensitive plot around mental health. This science-fiction garnered so much attention and love, leading it to win Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars. Directed by Michel Gondry, this movie is a one-of-a-kind romance fiction involving a lot of scientific themes. Stream it on Netflix.
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Marriage Story – 2019
Scarlett Johansson’s acting in Marriage Story would bring tears to your eyes. The pain behind divorce and the love in marriage were beautifully shown in this movie by director and writer Noah Baumbach. The movie won many awards, noteworthily, an Academy Award for Best Supporting Role that was taken home by Scarlett. Enjoy the movie on Netflix.
12 Years a Slave – 2013
12 Years a Slave depicts the hard lives of Black people who were forced into slavery. The protagonist is an educated citizen of America, but one day, he gets drugged by some strangers and gets sold as a slave. Showing the hardships and struggles of Black people being brutally abused by their masters, the movie won Oscar for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress. Stream the movie on Netflix.
Good Will Hunting – 1997
Starring our beloved Robin Williams as a professor, the movie shows the life of Will Hunting (Matt Damon), his mental health and his escape from it with the help of his professor. This is such a good movie to watch with family and friends, as it is highly inspirational. Directed by Gus Van Sant, the movie won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor and other notable awards. The movie is available on Netflix to stream.
Which one from this list are you going to watch first? Let us know about it in the comment section. If you also have further suggestions, drop the titles down.
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