A Glean movie guide

The Netflix Essentials

Something great for every mood.

A curated selection of acclaimed films across every genre.

The movie list

  1. 01

    Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

    • 2022
    • 2h 19m
    • ★ 7.0

    A sharp, star-studded whodunit that balances clever mystery with laugh-out-loud comedy.

    World-famous detective Benoit Blanc heads to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery surrounding a tech billionaire and his eclectic crew of friends.

    • Mystery
    • Fun
    • Engaging
  2. 02

    Hit Man

    • 2024
    • 1h 55m
    • ★ 6.8

    This stylish, suspenseful comedy keeps you guessing with its clever premise and charismatic lead.

    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.

    • Thriller
    • Exciting
    • Witty
  3. 03

    The Mitchells vs. the Machines

    • 2021
    • 1h 53m
    • ★ 7.8

    A vibrant, fast-paced adventure that is as heartfelt as it is hilarious for all ages.

    A quirky, dysfunctional family's road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity's unlikeliest last hope.

    • Family
    • Visual
    • Upbeat
    • Fun
  4. 04

    Dolemite Is My Name

    • 2019
    • 1h 58m
    • ★ 7.0

    An infectious, feel-good biopic anchored by a powerhouse performance from Eddie Murphy.

    The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.

    • Inspiring
    • Lighthearted
  5. 05

    Roma

    • 2018
    • 2h 15m
    • ★ 7.6

    A visually stunning, deeply personal masterpiece from director Alfonso Cuarón.

    In 1970s Mexico City, two domestic workers help a mother of four while her husband is away for an extended period of time.

    • Visual
    • Reflective
    • Cinematic
  6. 06

    Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

    • 2022
    • 1h 57m
    • ★ 8.0

    A beautifully crafted stop-motion reimagining that brings profound emotional depth to a classic tale.

    During the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy, a wooden boy brought magically to life struggles to live up to his father's expectations.

    • Visual
    • Thoughtful
    • Whimsical
  7. 07

    Marriage Story

    • 2019
    • 2h 17m
    • ★ 7.7

    A raw and deeply moving look at a relationship, anchored by two of the best performances of the decade.

    A stage director and an actress struggle through a grueling, coast-to-coast divorce that pushes them to their personal extremes.

    • Emotional
    • Serious
  8. 08

    Society of the Snow

    • 2023
    • 2h 24m
    • ★ 8.0

    An intense, harrowing true story of human resilience in the face of impossible odds.

    On October 13, 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, chartered to take a rugby team to Chile, crashes into a glacier in the heart of the Andes.

    • Intense
    • Gripping