From Ben Affleck's ‘The Rip’ to Ben Stiller's ‘Night at the Museum’: Top 5 Netflix movies you just can't miss
It wouldn't be too far-fetched to claim that Netflix has virtually revolutionized the streaming landscape and changed the way we watch movies for good. The streaming platform giant boasts of an expansive collection of both original and licensed movies, including both classic and contemporary gems. As is customary, Netflix compiles a list of the top 10 movies each week that are grabbing global attention. We've further narrowed the list to ensure you get the cream of the crop. Here are our picks for the top five movies from among Netflix's top 10, and these are the ones you absolutely can't miss.
1) 'The Rip'
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon reunite to star alongside each other in this high-octane movie about a unit of Miami police officers who are tasked with inflicting a lethal blow on the burgeoning drug empire controlled by the cartels, as they are focused on the immediate consequences of the money discovery. In doing so, they receive an anonymous tip-off that points them to a drug stash house. Initially expecting a $150,000 hit, the unit stumbled upon a whopping $20 million, triggering a desperate cat-and-mouse game that uncovers betrayals and a larger conspiracy.
2) 'The Investigation of Lucy Letby'
Lucy Letby was a neonatal nurse who worked at the Countess of Chester Hospital located in Chester, England. Although leading a seemingly innocuous life, Letby was soon brought under suspicion following the devastating death of seven babies under mysterious circumstances. Following a detailed investigation, she was convicted of seven murders while being well on her way to commit her next set of crimes, involving interviews with lawyers and medical experts. The Netflix documentary brings together prescient details and unseen footage to present a chilling account of the true crime case.
3) 'Overboard'
Anna Faris and Eugenio Derbez star in this 2018 adaptation of the 1987 original movie about a female heiress being gaslit into believing she’s married. Leonardo, who fires his underpaid employee, Kate, before going overboard on his own yacht. The result? Leonardo can't remember anything now, not even that Kate was his employee before he fired her. Kate soon uses this handicap to her advantage, convincing Leonardo that he is her husband. As time runs out, one begins to wonder how long Kate shall be able to continue the act.
4) 'K-Pop Demon Hunters'
This animated musical, released in 2025, featured Arden Cho, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo as the voices of the three titular K-pop superstars, who also double as secret demon hunters. Together, the three are responsible for keeping the lid on the demonic forces until they are challenged by a rival boy band that turns out to be a secret demonic association. The film naturally blends action and adventure with memorably comedic passages, making it a perfect comfort watch at the end of a long day.
5) 'Night At The Museum'
When divorced father Larry took up the job of a night shift security guard at the Natural History Museum, he didn't know what he was in for. Larry soon realized that the entire museum came to life under an Egyptian curse, bringing pandemonium to New York City. Larry, played by Ben Stiller, would have found himself in a real pickle if it were not for Robin Williams's Theodore Roosevelt. This evergreen movie invites multiple rewatchs.
