As the fall box office continues to churn out headlines—A24's You Can See Everything, co-directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, just crossed $80 million domestically and is already the second-highest-grossing non-music documentary ever in North America—your streaming queue deserves just as much attention. With awards season heating up, there's no better time to settle in with a great movie. Here are three standout titles currently available on Netflix that should be on your radar this week.
1. 'Misty Green' (2026)
Chris Rock steps behind the camera for his latest directorial effort, Misty Green, which just made its way to Netflix after a brief theatrical run last month. The film centers on the titular character, played by Rosalind Eleazar, a once-famous actress struggling to reclaim her career after it hits a wall. The star-studded cast includes Anna Kendrick, Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, and Rock himself, bringing plenty of glitz and glamour to this TIFF premiere.
While reviews have been mixed, most critics agree that Eleazar's performance is the film's driving force. As Collider's Therese Lacson put it, Eleazar "grabs every scene she's in, dominating it with charisma and fire, and offering a relentless performance of a complicated woman caught between pride and desperation." If you're in the mood for a character-driven drama with a powerhouse lead, Misty Green is worth a watch.
2. 'The Day After Tomorrow' (2004)
Roland Emmerich's 2004 disaster epic is currently the most-watched movie on Netflix in America, proving that climate anxiety and blockbuster spectacle never go out of style. The film follows paleoclimatologist Jack Hall (Dennis Quaid) as he races to find his son after a sudden climate shift plunges the world into a new Ice Age. With Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum, and Dash Mihok rounding out the cast, The Day After Tomorrow delivers heart-stopping drama even if its science is a bit loose.
From the director of Independence Day and Godzilla, this ambitious thriller feels more relevant today than it did 22 years ago. If you're looking for a movie that combines family drama with global catastrophe, this one's a solid pick. For more action-packed recommendations, check out these genre-defining action movies.
3. 'Love Actually' (2003)
Christmas is just 46 days away, and Netflix is already helping you get into the holiday spirit with Richard Curtis's modern classic, Love Actually. This anthology film weaves together 10 loosely connected stories of love, loss, betrayal, and lust, creating a magical—and sometimes heartbreaking—look at romance during the holidays. The incredible cast includes Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Bill Nighy, Keira Knightley, and more, delivering memorable moments and quotable lines that have stood the test of time.
Whether you're a die-hard fan or a first-time viewer, Love Actually is the perfect excuse to cozy up with a hot drink and indulge in some festive feels. It's a joyful, tear-jerking gem that remains a must-watch every December. And if you're looking for more holiday viewing, don't miss Netflix's most anticipated shows.
With so much content hitting streaming platforms every week, it can be tough to keep up. But these three films offer a little something for everyone: a fresh Hollywood drama, a classic disaster flick, and a beloved holiday romance. So grab your remote, pick your mood, and enjoy the best that Netflix has to offer this week.
