27 Recently Released Movies That Are Already on Netflix — or Are About to Be

Netflix features a revolving door of movies, and among the many '80s and '90s movies (plus the ever-growing catalog of CW shows), there are a handful of movies that were just recently released in theaters. Here, we've rounded up 21 titles that made the jump from theaters to Netflix pretty quickly. You'll also find some Netflix original movies that skipped the theater entirely!

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Minions
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Minions

The Minions are back at it when an evil mastermind recruits them to help with her plan to take over the world.

Watch it now.

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Pee-wee's Big Holiday
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Pee-wee's Big Holiday

Pee-wee is back in Netflix's original movie, which also features Joe Manganiello.

Watch it now.

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The Overnight
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The Overnight

Taylor Schilling and Adam Scott star as parents who have recently moved to Los Angeles in this mysterious comedy. Things start to get weird when they bring their kid over for a new playdate and the parents (Jason Schwartzman and Judith Godrèche) make a proposition.

Watch it now.

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Tangerine
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Tangerine

Up your award season game by watching this critically lauded film, which was nominated for several Spirit Awards.

Watch it now.

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The Lazarus Effect
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The Lazarus Effect

Olivia Wilde getting brought back from the dead is perfect viewing for any time of year.

Watch it now.

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Dope
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Dope

A wholesome high school student's life is quickly derailed when he makes the acquaintance of a drug dealer.

Watch it now.

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6 Years
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6 Years

Taissa Farmiga stars in this drama about holding onto young love, which premiered exclusively on Netflix last year.

Watch it now.

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Special Correspondents
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Special Correspondents

Check out Ricky Gervais in this Netflix original about a radio journalist who finds himself in a sticky situation after lying about his own kidnapping.

Watch it now.

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Final Girl
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Final Girl

Abigail Breslin stars as a girl who is being hunted down as part of a sick high school tradition.

Watch it now.

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Lila & Eve
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Lila & Eve

Two mourning mothers take matters into their own hands to avenge the deaths of their sons.

Watch it now.

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Jenny's Wedding
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Jenny's Wedding

If you missed Katherine Heigl and Alexis Bledel's drama about a lesbian couple when it was in theaters, now it your chance to check it out!

Watch it now.

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The Ridiculous 6
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The Ridiculous 6

Adam Sandler tested the waters with the made-for-Netflix model with this controversial comedy, The Ridiculous 6, costarring Taylor Lautner, Steve Buscemi, and Terry Crews.

Watch it now.

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Soaked in Bleach
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Soaked in Bleach

This docudrama explores Kurt Cobain's final days and aims to uncover the truth about his unexpected death.

Watch it now.

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They Look Like People
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They Look Like People

A man suspects he's surrounded by evil creatures in this horror movie, which actually looks really creepy.

Watch it now.

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Home
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Home

An adorable alien goes rogue and forms a friendship with a human in this animated comedy from DreamWorks.

Watch it now.

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Wild Horses
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Wild Horses

James Franco, Robert Duvall, and Josh Hartnett star in a murder mystery set on a ranch.

Watch it now.

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The Nightmare
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The Nightmare

Is anything scarier than sleep paralysis? Find out by watching this terrifying documentary.

Watch it now.

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Beasts of No Nation
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Beasts of No Nation

Idris Elba won a SAG Award for his role in this gritty drama, which debuted on Netflix the same day that it hit theaters last year.

Watch it now.

20
Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine
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Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine

Discover yet another side of Steve Jobs in this in-depth documentary about the mastermind behind Apple.

Watch it now.

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Goosebumps
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Goosebumps

Jack Black heads up the cast of this 2015 adaptation of R.L. Stine's popular book series.

Watch it now.

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Meadowland
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Meadowland

If you missed this one at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival, you can now catch it on Netflix. Olivia Wilde and Luke Wilson play a couple that finds their lives have been turned upside down after their son goes missing.

Watch it now.

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Rock the Kasbah
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Rock the Kasbah

In this comedy, Bill Murray's character helps a young girl reach superstardom as he manages her through Afghanistan's version of American Idol.

Watch it now.

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Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong
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Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong

Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg make one adorable couple on and off screen. Watch their real-life chemistry come to life in this sweet romance about two people who just can't seem to get the timing right.

When it's available: June 12

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Spotlight
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Spotlight

If you were curious about this movie during award season, then you're in luck. See why it earned the title of best motion picture of the year.

When it's available: June 22

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The Fundamentals of Caring
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The Fundamentals of Caring

Selena Gomez returns to her acting roots in this film based on the novel of the same name.

When it's available: June 24

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Life
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Life

Who doesn't love Robert Pattinson? He may not play an immortal vampire in this one, but he does portray the famous photographer Dennis Stock.

When it's available: June 29