Tired of scrolling through Netflix’s seemingly endless options without knowing what to watch next? Feed your soul with some of these award-winning films that are currently available on Netflix in the U.S.
Icarus
This Netflix Original documentary won an Oscar this year and is not a film to be missed. The two-hour documentary follows the uncovering of a major international doping scandal in a place you’d least expect: the Olympics.
The Imitation Game
If you finished Sherlock, and want more Benedict Cumberbatch, give this period drama a spin. Follow the true story of a gay mathematician and his team’s efforts in WWll, to crack the German’s Enigma code. The film won an Oscar for its writing-adapted screenplay.
Spotlight
This drama on Netflix, which is based on the true story about the work of journalists at the Boston Globe, covers the fight of a news team to uncover a shocking cover-up by the Catholic church. The film stars Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, and Michael Keaton, and won two Academy Awards and numerous others.
Schindler’s List
Schindler’s List follows the incredible true story of Oskar Schindler, a man who saved over 1,000 Jews during the Holocaust. Keep the tissues on hand and take some time to watch this incredible film. It was awarded a whopping 7 Oscars in 1994.
The Hurt Locker
The Hurt Locker, which picked up 6 Oscar wins in 2010 tells the story of the U.S. army’s top explosive ordinance disposal team as they navigate the Iraq War. The film gritty and suspenseful film is a must watch for those who enjoy military dramas.
The Godfather
Throw it way back to 1972 with this classic film, which earned 3 Oscars in its day, including Best Picture. The film follows the youngest son in an organized-crime family, as he seeks vengeance upon the would-be killers of his family’s patriarch.
Clear your calendar for the week, you won’t want to miss out on a chance to watch any of these stellar films on Netflix!