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.)
Disney's newest princess is a courageous young woman who's too busy exploring the ocean to worry about looking for a prince.
Star-Lord, Gamora, Groot, Rocket Raccoon, and Drax return for a second installment of space adventures and listening to classic rock tunes.
Paranormal investigators the Warrens get in way over their heads in this creepy haunted house story.
Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto took home Oscars for their amazing performances in this moving film about a man who is diagnosed with AIDS.
Bridget Jones returns once again, and this time the perpetually single heroine has a baby on the way.
Sing along with Emma Watson as you watch this live-action remake of the classic animated film.
Hey, remember that time Justin Timberlake and Amy Adams starred in a baseball movie together? No? Well, here's your night planned.
Wes Anderson's quirkiest and sweetest film is this strangely moving coming-of-age tale.
This action-packed Star Wars prequel is a self-contained adventure masterpiece.
Boyhood is a feat of filmmaking that tracks one young man and his family for 12 years.
Don't plan on sleeping after you watch this one, because sexually transmitted monsters are no joke.
Michael B. Jordan's star power became clear in this emotional film based on a tragic true story.
It's going to be a while before Avengers 4 comes out, so why not relive those pre-Thanos days with this gem.
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.
Just admit it, Alec Baldwin as a suit-wearing, businessman baby is delightful, and you know it.
All five of these epic films about tornadoes filled with sharks are available to stream, so go ahead and start planning your marathon now.
Benedict Cumberbatch plays a surgeon turned dimension-hopping hero in this wonderfully weird Marvel film.
Achingly romantic and completely heartbreaking all at once, Carol tells the story of two women who fall in love in the 1950s.
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.
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.
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.
Dev Patel stars as a man searching for his birth mother in this absolutely riveting story about family.
Susan Sarandon, Naomi Watts, and Elle Fanning are all fabulous in this movie about a family supporting a transgender teen as he transitions.
If a mysterious and disturbing children's book randomly appears on your doorstep, then you might not want to read it.
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.
Watch artist Margaret Keane finally get the recognition she always deserved.
Dory goes on her own big adventure in this follow-up to Finding Nemo.
Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper star in this thriller. Enough said.
Roald Dahl's beloved classic comes to life in this charming Disney movie.
What started as the perfect love story becomes a whole lot messier in the third part of Richard Linklater's romantic trilogy.
Talented female writers and directors take on the horror genre in this women-centric anthology.
Sexy and beautifully made, this story about a young woman's sexual awakening won the coveted Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
Mowgli's story gets the live-action treatment, and it actually works! The Jungle Book is perfect for a family film night.