It’s hard to believe that it’s only been eight years since Netflix premiered its first-ever original movie. Now, the streaming service churns out dozens of original feature films every year, and the truth is that most of them are shoddy and forgettable. There are plenty of gems amid all the formulaic romances and thrillers, though, from artistically accomplished indie movies picked up at festivals to awards-courting auteur projects to genre fare that brings a fresh approach to familiar formulas.
The best Netflix original movies of 2023 encompass all of those niches and more, with something for every type of viewer. Whether you like to sit down with a new Netflix movie every week or have been dismissive of the streaming service’s original productions, here are seven movies from this year that are worth your time and attention in descending ranked order by their Rotten Tomatoes scores.
