Netflix's best underrated films that should be your next watch

Netflix’s Top 10 has become the go-to guide for subscribers when deciding what to watch next, but this means they could be missing out on some of the best and biggest blockbusters.

When it comes to choosing a film, Netflix’s Top 10 is an excellent resource to discover what’s currently trending, with many of its latest releases being highly recommended.

However, there are numerous films that may not have made it onto this exclusive list, despite receiving high praise from critics.

So, here’s a rundown of all the hidden gems you should be watching instead of just sticking to Netflix’s Top 10.

Starring Little Women’s Saoirse Ronan as a recovering alcoholic who returns to her isolated island home in Orkney to heal, The Outrun has been lauded for its emotionally raw scenes and honest portrayal of addiction.

Alongside Ronan, The Outrun features Slow Horses’ Saskia Reeves, I May Destroy You actor Paapa Essiedu and Outlander’s Lauren Lyle.

This unique horror film, released five years ago, follows a refugee couple from South Sudan who are haunted by an evil entity in their new home.

Not only does the story star Sinners actress Wunmi Mosaku, it also features House of the Dragon and Doctor Who legend Matt Smith.

This hit film was a sensation at the Sundance Film Festival and was equally well received by fans, earning an almost perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 99%.

The clever and touching indie comedy-drama follows a playwright who chooses to transform herself into a rapper on her 40th birthday, exploring the challenges of pursuing an artistic career.

Another massive hit on Rotten Tomatoes with 92% is this vicious yet stylish Indonesian action thriller from 2018.

Celebrated for its lightning-fast and creative choreography, the synopsis simply states: “Ito, a gangland enforcer, is caught amidst a treacherous and violent insurrection within his Triad crime family”.

One of the most recent hidden treasures to land on Netflix is the romantic drama We Live In Time, featuring Spider-Man’s Andrew Garfield and Oppenheimer’s Florence Pugh.

We Live In Time chronicles the emotional, amusing and chaotic love story of two individuals who meet following an unexpected encounter, with the stars praised for their sizzling chemistry.

This action adventure sci-fi picture chronicles a young girl’s mission to rescue her enormous “super pig” from a mighty corporation, with critics calling it inventive, devastating and thought-provoking.

Okja was created in 2017 by director Bong Joon-ho who masterminded the multiple award-winning film Parasite.

Adapted from Stephen King’s novel of the same title and helmed by The Haunting franchise’s Mike Flanagan, Gerald’s Game is a psychological thriller as well as a claustrophobic tale of survival.

The film features Carla Gugino, known for her roles in The Haunting of Hill House, This Boy’s Life, Son in Law and Troop Beverly Hills.

This 2018 gothic folk horror film has been lauded for its eerie tone. It tells the story of a man who infiltrates a religious cult on a remote Welsh island to save his sister.

The lead actor, Dan Stevens, is best known for his roles in Downton Abbey and Beauty and the Beast.

This crime drama, The Place Beyond The Pines, is an overlooked masterpiece starring some of Hollywood’s biggest names including Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper and Eva Mendes.

The 2012 film narrates a multi-generational tale of fathers, sons and the repercussions of their actions.

Under the Shadow, a 2016 Iranian horror film, bagged a BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer.

Set in Tehran during the Iran-Iraq War, Under The Shadow is a chilling narrative that combines supernatural horror with the real-life fears of living in a war-torn area.