34 2010s Movies on Netflix That You Need to Watch (or Rewatch)

By Sabienna Bowman

Updated on 12/27/2019 at 6:50 AM

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Netflix is a virtual treasure trove of movies from every decade, but by far, the streaming site seems to host more 2010s movies than films from any other decade. That makes sense, because Netflix has changed the way people watch movies and TV in a major way over the course of these past eight years. The upside to this is that there are a ton of new-release options, but the downside is . . . well, the same thing. There are so many movies from the 2010s on the site that it can be super overwhelming if all you really want to do is find that one football movie starring Justin Timberlake and Amy Adams.

This list is designed to cut through the clutter and reveal the 2010s films on Netflix that you actually want to watch. (And yes, that includes the elusive Timberlake movie you haven't thought about in at least three years.)

01

Moana (2016) — Everett Collection

Moana (2016)

Disney's newest princess is a courageous young woman who's too busy exploring the ocean to worry about looking for a prince.

02

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) — Everett Collection

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

Star-Lord, Gamora, Groot, Rocket Raccoon, and Drax return for a second installment of space adventures and listening to classic rock tunes.

03

The Conjuring (2013) — Everett Collection

The Conjuring (2013)

Paranormal investigators the Warrens get in way over their heads in this creepy haunted house story.

04

Dallas Buyers Club (2013) — Everett Collection

Dallas Buyers Club (2013)

Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto took home Oscars for their amazing performances in this moving film about a man who is diagnosed with AIDS.

05

Bridget Jones's Baby (2016) — Everett Collection

Bridget Jones's Baby (2016)

Bridget Jones returns once again, and this time the perpetually single heroine has a baby on the way.

06

Beauty and the Beast (2017) — Everett Collection

Beauty and the Beast (2017)

Sing along with Emma Watson as you watch this live-action remake of the classic animated film.

07

Trouble With the Curve (2012) — Everett Collection

Trouble With the Curve (2012)

Hey, remember that time Justin Timberlake and Amy Adams starred in a baseball movie together? No? Well, here's your night planned.

08

Moonrise Kingdom (2012) — Everett Collection

Moonrise Kingdom (2012)

Wes Anderson's quirkiest and sweetest film is this strangely moving coming-of-age tale.

09

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) — Everett Collection

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

This action-packed Star Wars prequel is a self-contained adventure masterpiece.

10

Boyhood (2012) — Everett Collection

Boyhood (2012)

Boyhood is a feat of filmmaking that tracks one young man and his family for 12 years.

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It Follows (2015) — Everett Collection

It Follows (2015)

Don't plan on sleeping after you watch this one, because sexually transmitted monsters are no joke.

12

Fruitvale Station (2013) — Everett Collection

Fruitvale Station (2013)

Michael B. Jordan's star power became clear in this emotional film based on a tragic true story.

13

Captain America: Civil War (2016) — Everett Collection

Captain America: Civil War (2016)

It's going to be a while before Avengers 4 comes out, so why not relive those pre-Thanos days with this gem.

14

High-Rise (2015) — Everett Collection

High-Rise (2015)

Tom Hiddleston moves into the worst building ever in High-Rise, but at least his neighbors appreciate the view when he sunbathes wearing nothing but a tiny towel.

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The Boss Baby (2017) — Everett Collection

The Boss Baby (2017)

Just admit it, Alec Baldwin as a suit-wearing, businessman baby is delightful, and you know it.

16

Sharknado 1-5 — Everett Collection

Sharknado 1-5

All five of these epic films about tornadoes filled with sharks are available to stream, so go ahead and start planning your marathon now.

17

Doctor Strange (2016) — Everett Collection

Doctor Strange (2016)

Benedict Cumberbatch plays a surgeon turned dimension-hopping hero in this wonderfully weird Marvel film.

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Carol (2015) — Everett Collection

Carol (2015)

Achingly romantic and completely heartbreaking all at once, Carol tells the story of two women who fall in love in the 1950s.

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Oculus (2013) — Everett Collection

Oculus (2013)

Two adult siblings solve the mystery of their parents' death by breaking out a mirror that is definitely possessed. As you can imagine, things do not go well from there.

20

Leap Year (2010) — Everett Collection

Leap Year (2010)

If you're in the mood for a fluffy romance starring Matthew Goode driving through the most picturesque scenery ever, then Leap Year is your movie soulmate.

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Spotlight (2015) — Everett Collection

Spotlight (2015)

Spotlight chronicles the real-life investigative work of a team of reporters at The Boston Globe who refused to stop until they exposed a horrifying cover-up by the Catholic Church.

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Lion (2016) — Everett Collection

Lion (2016)

Dev Patel stars as a man searching for his birth mother in this absolutely riveting story about family.

23

Paddington (2014) — Everett Collection

Paddington (2014)

Adorableness, thy name is Paddington.

24

3 Generations (2015) — Everett Collection

3 Generations (2015)

Susan Sarandon, Naomi Watts, and Elle Fanning are all fabulous in this movie about a family supporting a transgender teen as he transitions.

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The Babadook (2014) — Everett Collection

The Babadook (2014)

If a mysterious and disturbing children's book randomly appears on your doorstep, then you might not want to read it.

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The Imitation Game (2014) — Everett Collection

The Imitation Game (2014)

Based on a true story, The Imitation Game tells the story of one of Britain's greatest WWII codebreakers, a man who was later maddeningly prosecuted for his sexuality.

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Big Eyes (2014) — Everett Collection

Big Eyes (2014)

Watch artist Margaret Keane finally get the recognition she always deserved.

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Finding Dory (2016) — Everett Collection

Finding Dory (2016)

Dory goes on her own big adventure in this follow-up to Finding Nemo.

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The Place Beyond the Pines (2012) — Everett Collection

The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)

Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper star in this thriller. Enough said.

30

The BFG (2016) — Everett Collection

The BFG (2016)

Roald Dahl's beloved classic comes to life in this charming Disney movie.

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Before Midnight (2013) — Everett Collection

Before Midnight (2013)

What started as the perfect love story becomes a whole lot messier in the third part of Richard Linklater's romantic trilogy.

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XX (2017) — Everett Collection

XX (2017)

Talented female writers and directors take on the horror genre in this women-centric anthology.

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Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013) — Everett Collection

Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013)

Sexy and beautifully made, this story about a young woman's sexual awakening won the coveted Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

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The Jungle Book (2016) — Everett Collection

The Jungle Book (2016)

Mowgli's story gets the live-action treatment, and it actually works! The Jungle Book is perfect for a family film night.