These are the best movies on Netflix, the great flicks old and new that have arrived on the service recently and are already proving to be popular. Netflix has made quite the name for itself as a purveyor of top quality, original TV content. But that’s only half the story for the world’s premier streaming service. It’s also a great source of films, from Originals to classics, blockbusters to indie films.

its fair share of established cinematic treats. Netflix also seems to be getting better and better at producing its own original movies - you only have to look at Roma and The Irishman to see this.

Here, then, is a round up of some of the best recent additions to the Netflix film library. Do keep in mind that the non-Netflix Originals will likely be on borrowed time, so don’t drag your feet on pressing that play button if you see something you like. Some titles tend to stay on Netflix for years, others are gone within a month or so.

Here's our pick...

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1. Lady Bird

A coming-of-age movie from Greta Gerwig about a teenager called Christine or 'Lady Bird' (played by Saoirse Ronan) growing up in California who is desperate to attend a prestigious east-coast university. It's about young love, friendship and family, which will have you laughing and, probably, crying in equal measures.

2. La La Land

One of the loveliest movies to come out in recent years, La La Land is a great big throwback to the Hollywood musicals of old. Starring the brilliant Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling as two people who fall in love while trying to make it big as an actress and piano player respectively. While it doesn't turn out quite how you expect, the movie is a love letter of sorts to movies.

3. Call Me By Your Name

This romantic drama from director Luca Guadagnino won a number of awards when it was first released in 2017. It's about 17-year-old Elio (played by Timothée Chalamet) and 24-year-old Oliver (played by Armie Hammer) and their sexual relationship over one summer. It was so well received that it's even been confirmed there'll be a sequel.

4. Midnight Cowboy

Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman star in this classic 1969 drama about an unlikely friendship between prostitute Joe Buck (played by Voight) and conman Ratzo Rizzo (played by Hoffman). Based on a 1965 novel of the same name, it scooped three Academy Awards when it was first released and is considered one of the best American films ever made.

5. American Beauty

A smart and thoughtful movie about a man who becomes obsessed with one of his daughter's friends. Although the movie's marketing is centred on this obsession (and of course, it plays a central role in the movie), it also examines the lives of other characters. It's a little dark and Kevin Spacey is in the lead role so if you want to pass on this one for obvious reasons, we understand.

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