As we’re all mostly aware, we’re on our way to a full on quarantine in the United States due to COVID-19. Thankfully, we have loads of entertainment at our fingertips including streaming services like Netflix. Today we thought we’d share with you 15 great movies currently on Netflix that you can watch during the Corona Virus outbreak.

The Dark Knight

We’ve all seen it. We all love it. The Dark Knight is the movie that saved Batman and really locked DC into its dark universe. As far as superhero movies go, this one really takes the cake and often doesn’t feel like a superhero film. Actually, Wayne only suits up as the caped crusader for 16% of the movie. That’s only about 25 minutes of a 152 minute film. The Dark Knight is more about a story of humanity than it is about superheroes. Bruce doesn’t want to live in a world where Batman is needed, plus, he really wants to get with Rachel and the only way that’ll happen is if he gives up the alter ego. The film dives into Wayne’s humanity while also giving us Ledger’s Joker, loads of wonderful practical effects and beautiful cinematography and production/costume design. And that’s just a few reasons why we think this is absolutely worth the watch.

Inception

Okay so trust us, we’re not Nolan fanboys, but we figured we’d just put Inception on here as well because it’s incredibly entertaining and that’s what we need right now, right? Inception follows the classic Nolan tropes: A psychological mind screw that messes with time in non-linear storytelling through the use of morally grey characters and a protagonist who might have a dead wife. That’s pretty much a Nolan film summed up in a nutshell. Inception was Nolan’s follow up to The Dark Knight and was the film that really made him a household name. This film is thrilling, cinematic, mind bending, and so fun to watch. Despite being every film school student’s favorite movie from 2010 to 2012, it still keeps it’s status as one of Nolan’s better films.

Goodfellas

If you want a gangster film, look no further. Scorcese’s Goodfellas is the gangster film that you need to watch while you’re stuck in your house not contracting COVID-19. This movie is a masterpiece. It’s long. Gosh, it’s long, but it’s a masterpiece nonetheless. Goodfellas takes you on a wild ride with Henry Hill (Liotta) as we cover the span of his time in the Italian-American mob. Every Scorcese film has a deep underlining moral theme, and this movie is no exception to that rule. We’re talking about a film that is shot in such a way that even makes us complicit with the violence that’s happening on screen. We’re inducted into the Italian-American mob just as Henry Hill is as we are introduced to each individual gangster and they say “hello” while look directly into the camera. It’s a startling move and the way Scorcese pulls off even just this one scene showcase his control over cinema. Not to mention ever part of the film is masterful crafted and performed. It’s just a heck of a good way to spend a few hours locked inside your house.

Pan’s Labyrinth

Guillermo del Toro’s fantastical creation in Pan’s Labyrinth is one that will stay with you forever. It’s creepy and completely on brand for del Toro who is obsessed with the creation of monsters who are good, evil, and in this movie, very neutral. The film takes place in Spain of 1944, when the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer escapes into an eerie, but captivating fantasy world. Pan’s Labyrinth is all about good vs. evil vs. innocence and begs the question of if innocence has any place in the world during war. Up for you to decide.

Ex Machina

Talk about a movie! This intimate indie from A24 is a favorite of ours. Ex Machina is yet another film that dives into the humanity of people and in this case, intelligent humanoid robots with a strong A.I. So why do we love this movie other than the fact that we get Alicia Vikander, Domhnall Gleeson, and Oscar Isaac in the same movie? Well because the writing is sharp. The cinematography is astoundingly beautiful and the directing is top notch. More than that, it dives deep into what it means to have a relationship with technology and the dangers of our technological progression and obsession in our society today and that’s why it’s a movie you absolutely need to see.

Spiderman: Into The Spiderverse

We’d be amiss if we didn’t include this incredible piece of animated storytelling on this list. It’s without doubt one of the most beautifully animated films we’ve ever seen, but more than that, it’s a Spiderman film like you’ve never seen. I mean, who doesn’t like Spiderman?! Except this guy… nobody likes this guy. Spiderman: Into The Spiderverse focuses on Miles Morales who was bitten by a, you guessed it, radioactive spider. This film brings together all the Spider heroes across the multiverse into Miles Morales’ New York including Spiderman Noir voiced by Nicholas Cage (I mean, how do you beat that) to help defeat Kingpin and teach Miles the ropes. The movie is family friendly, and a great deal of fun. The writing and dialogue is witty, smart, and each scene brings incredible visuals to the screen. It’s quite possibly the best Spiderman film in existence. Yes, we said. Your kids will love it, too!

Zodiac

Zodiac is one of Fincher’s best films. He is known as a director who is incredibly meticulous. You can learn more about that by watching this video from Nerdwriter. Zodiac spends so much time showcasing the nuances of his characters and setting the mood of the 70s than with gory details and murder. This film is very dialogue driven and takes it’s time with the story, but don’t make the mistake in thinking this isn’t suspenseful as scene after scene creates agonizing, nail biting moments that will leave you concerned for our characters.

Snowpiercer

Before he reached the masses with his award winning film, Parasite, Bong Joon-Ho created this other masterpiece. Snowpiercer stars Chris Evans in a future where a failed climate-change experiment has killed all life except for the lucky few who boarded the Snowpiercer, a train that travels around the globe, a new class system emerges. The movie tackles the issue of climate change, equality and the difference between the wealthy and the poor, and the revolution that forms from the lower class to overthrow the powers that be. As Curtis and his revolutionaries move closer and closer to the front of the train, they’re met with new obstacles and issues at each car. The film is violent, stunning, stylistic, and downright fantastic. It is a must see in our book.

Roma

Roma is beautiful. I could leave it at that and it should be enough for you to turn this movie on. From acclaimed director Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity, Children of Men) Roma tells the story of a year in the life of a middle-class family's maid in Mexico City in the early 1970s. A love letter from Cuarón to the women who raised him, Roma is influenced by Cuarón’s own childhood and successfully creates a vivid and emotional portrayal of life amongst the political turmoil of the 1970s. Cuarón is in full control of his craft in this film as he is the writer, director, producer, cinematographer and film editor. It’s wonderfully crafted and absolutely worth a viewing.

The Witch

If you’ve seen this movie then I’m sorry for bringing back the PTSD it left behind with the image above. Black Phillip is just flat out creepy. If you haven’t seen the film and are wondering how a goat can bring back some nightmares, well, you’ll just have to watch it. Before Eggers created The Lighthouse, he directed The Witch starring Anya Taylor-Joy in the lead role. The Witch was shot entirely on location in Ontario using only natural light and candles for indoor scenes. We don’t want to say too much about this movie and rather would just recommend you give it a watch. The shot choices are startling, the editing is invisible, and the performances are pure. This is folklore twisted and beautifully crafted into filmlore that will leave you wondering “what just happened.”

Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World

Probably the quirkiest film on this list, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World follows Michael Cera as Scott Pilgrim, the slacker rocker on his colorful quest to defeat his dream girl's seven evil ex-boyfriends. Directed by Edgar Wright and heavily inspired by the comic book it’s based on and incorporating a lot of video game culture, Scott Pilgrim is stylized, quirky, and exuberant. It’s certainly a fun movie that will keep your attention with it’s flashy style, weird humor and fun visuals.

Hush

Two years before John Krasinski debuted A Quiet Place, another film existed that really played with silence through our protagonist, Maddie (Kate Siegel, who has lost the ability to speak and hear. Directed by Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House), this movie is extraordinary through it’s use of sound, or the lack thereof, while taking place in a single location. The pacing, thrills and suspense is all top notch and it will have you on the edge of your seat as you’re stuck in the perspective of Maddie who can’t hear the threat even if it was a foot behind her, and she can’t yell or call for help as she can’t speak. Trust us when we say that it’s totally worth the hour and 20 minutes of time.

Monty Python and The Holy Grail

A movie filled with quotes I might use on a regular basis, Monty Python and The Holy Grail is a hilarious surrealist sketch comedy that parodies the legend of King Arthur and his search for the Holy Grail. The film is utterly ridiculous with situations that are absurd and lines of dialogues that’ll stay with you for the rest of your life. Why do we recommend this film? It inspired many comedic films that followed in later years. With that, it’s also a great escape from the issues surrounding our world at this time. So give it a watch and start laughing because it’s proven that laughter is strong medicine and we hear that it actually strengthens your immune system. Laugh away people!

Groundhog Day

Bill Murray plays Phil, a TV weatherman working for a local station in Pennsylvania but convinced that national news stardom is in his grasp. Phil displays a charm and wit on camera that evaporates the moment the red light goes off; he is bitter, appallingly self-centered, and treats his co-workers with contempt, gets trapped in a loop where it’s groundhog day over and over again. Over time, he begins to develop empathy and compassion for others as he’s forced to live the same day on repeat. Groundhog Day lets Murray showcase his comedic talents while director Ramis is in complete control of the tone and what could become a boring and repetitive film, but it never does. To put it simply, this movie will put a huge smile on your face.

Train to Busan

Lastly, we’re sharing another international film. There’s quite a few on this list (Pan’s Labyrinth, Roma, and Snowpiercer technically) and that’s because we really love supporting those artists and want to bring more awareness to the incredible international films out there. Train to Busan is an intense ride that will connect with any lover of horror and zombies. The film follows a group of terrified passengers fighting their way through a countrywide viral outbreak while trapped on a suspicion-filled, blood-drenched bullet train ride to Busan, a southern resort city that has managed to hold off the zombie hordes... or so everyone hopes (Rotten Tomatoes). The action is thrilling and the take on the zombie genre is fresh and unique. It’s a wild ride and we think it’s certainly worth your time.

What do you think of our list? Have you seen seen these films? What would be on your list of movies to watch during a quarantine? Let us know in the comments!

15 Great Films on Netflix You Can Watch While Quarantined