Top Notch Netflix Originals You Likely Missed Out On
Article: Hidden Gems on Netflix
In the vast sea of content that Netflix offers, there are several movies that have slipped under the radar but are worth your attention. Here are some of them:
"Cam" (2018)
Starring Madeline Brewer, this psychological thriller tells the story of a camgirl named Alice who loses control of her online persona and real life when a doppelganger takes over her account. Set in a single location, this dark comedy blended with a gripping narrative explores the consequences of putting all of oneself online and how a digital identity can overtake one's true self.
"Mudbound" (2017)
This period piece, available on Netflix, is set before, during, and after World War II. The story centres on two families, the Jacksons and the McAllans, who are forced to rely on each other as they face hardships over the years. With a strong cast including Carey Mulligan, Garrett Hedlund, Jason Clarke, Jason Mitchell, Mary J. Blige, Rob Morgan, and Jonathan Banks, "Mudbound" offers a fascinating window into a period of history not so often explored in movies.
"Munich: The Edge of War"
Available on Netflix, this spy thriller is set in the tense months before World War II breaks out. George MacKay and a fictional German diplomat, Paul von Hartmann, are the lead characters in this movie that takes liberties with historical accuracy but offers a fascinating window into a period of history not so often explored in movies. The movie is set in the fall of 1938, Europe is on the brink of war, and the British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain mounts a desperate attempt to avoid global conflict.
"The Wonder"
Based on the Emma Donoghue novel of the same name, "The Wonder" is a movie available on Netflix that explores the dark side of a miracle. Florence Pugh plays Elizabeth, an English nurse dispatched to a rural Irish community to monitor a young girl who claims to have gone without food for four months. This movie keeps viewers hooked with a compelling mystery.
"Windfall"
In this crime thriller, Jesse Plemons, Jason Segel, and Lilly Collins star. The movie starts with Segel's character breaking into a wealthy CEO's holiday home, expecting it to be vacant, but the CEO and his wife arrive unexpectedly. The situation rapidly spirals out of control, and the viewer questions who's the villain and who's the victim.
It's worth noting that Netflix films from 2021 or earlier that received little public attention despite critical acclaim are not specifically listed in the provided search results, so no direct examples can be cited from them. However, these hidden gems are waiting to be discovered by those who are willing to delve deeper into Netflix's vast library of content.
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