A Glean movie guide
Netflix’s Newest Must-Watch Movies
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From prestige dramas to high-octane action, these are the best new releases on the platform.
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The movie list
- 01
Emilia Pérez
A bold, genre-defying musical crime drama that balances grit with unexpected heart.
Rita, an underrated lawyer working for a large law firm more interested in getting criminals out of jail than bringing them to justice, is hired by the leader of a criminal organization.
- 02
Hit Man
Richard Linklater delivers a sharp, sexy, and hilarious spin on the undercover operative trope.
A mild-mannered professor moonlighting as a fake hit man in police stings ignites a chain reaction of trouble when he falls for a potential client.
- 03
The Piano Lesson
A powerful, beautifully acted adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived — and who defines a family legacy.
- 04
Rebel Ridge
A tense and intelligent action thriller that revitalizes the small-town justice subgenre.
A former Marine confronts corruption in a small town when local law enforcement unjustly seizes the bag of cash he needs to post his cousin's bail.
- 05
His Three Daughters
A deeply moving and intimate look at family dynamics anchored by three powerhouse performances.
Emotions run high when three estranged sisters reunite in a cramped New York City apartment to watch over their ailing father during his final days.
- 06
Woman of the Hour
Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut is a chillingly effective and stylish true-crime thriller.
An aspiring actress crosses paths with a prolific serial killer in '70s LA when they're cast on an episode of "The Dating Game."
- 07
Maria
Angelina Jolie shines in this lush, melancholic portrait of opera legend Maria Callas’s final days.
Maria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, lives the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she confronts her identity and life.
- 08
Ultraman: Rising
A visually stunning and surprisingly emotional take on the iconic hero that's perfect for all ages.
A star athlete reluctantly returns home to take over his father's duties as Ultraman, shielding Tokyo from giant monsters as he becomes a legendary hero.
- 09
Carry-On
A fast-paced, high-stakes thriller that keeps the tension high within the confines of an airport.
An airport security officer races to outsmart a mysterious traveler forcing him to let a dangerous item slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.
- 10
Back in Action
Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx bring high-energy chemistry to this sleek espionage comedy.
Fifteen years after vanishing from the CIA to start a family, elite spies Matt and Emily jump back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown.
- 11
The Electric State
A visually ambitious sci-fi adventure set in a beautifully realized retro-futuristic world.
An orphaned teen hits the road with a mysterious robot to find her long-lost brother, teaming up with a smuggler and his wisecracking sidekick.
- 12
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Eddie Murphy returns with effortless charm in a sequel that captures the spirit of the original.
Forty years after his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, Detroit cop Axel Foley returns to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.