The platform's lineup of classic film releases is always changing, but these gems from Netflix's own catalog will (probably) still be there by the time you read this.

Even in a year like 2024, which was greatly affected by union strikes in the entertainment industry with movie release dates being pushed around left and right, Netflix was mostly consistent selves, giving their subscribers new releases week after week with some of the biggest names in Hollywood and across the globe.

Thankfully, Netflix also added a healthy amount of original programming, movies, TV shows, anime, and documentaries that’ll be much easier to watch. So here’s a list of Netflix’s best shows and movies to watch in case you never get past the buffering icon.