Unleash the Full Power of Netflix: 21 Highest-Rated Movies Ever on Netflix



The thing with Netflix is that its library is scattered over different websites in different countries like Netflix US, Netflix Brazil, Netflix Australia etc. While one movie is available on Netflix Brazil, it’s simply not available on any other Netflix regional website.


For example, Batman The Dark Knight is available for instant streaming ONLY on Netflix Switzerland.

To solve this issue, I’ve worked long and hard to show you guys how to unleash the full power of Netflix and begin a true cord-cutting revolution!


The good news is that 1 Netflix account works across all Netflix regional websites. So, all you need is a regional IP address to unblock these Netflix websites. For that, you need a VPN provider with servers in all those countries where Netflix is present. I personally use PureVPN for this purpose and it works perfectly for me. You guys can try whatever VPN you like and see which one works best for your network conditions.


For example, to watch Batman The Dark Knight, I first connect to any of PureVPN’s 4 servers in Zurich, Switzerland and then go to Netflix’s website (it automatically redirects me to the Swiss version), enter my username and password that I purchased in the US and start watching whatever I want.


Yes, here we go with a list of 21 of the highest-rated movies of all time that can be found across different Netflix regions:

1. The Shawshank Redemption (Available on Netflix UK)

Genre: Crime, Drama

Actors: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton

Director: Frank Darabont

The Shawshank Redemption is the story about two men imprisoned in the same jail. They stick together for several years, find solace, and eventually get the redemption they had long been waiting for.

2. The Godfather (Available on Netflix Canada)

Genre: Crime, Drama

Actors: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan

Director: Francis Ford Coppola

This cult classic revolves around an aging patriarch of a crime dynasty who decides to transfer his empire’s control to his reluctant son.

3. The Dark Knight (Available on Netflix Switzerland)

Genre: Crime, Action, Drama

Actors: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart

Director: Christopher Nolan

Gotham City is under massive threat as Joker wreaks havoc and chaos. The city, however, is not helpless as the caped crusader will do everything in his power to stop the Joker execute his evil plans.

4. Pulp Fiction (Available on Netflix US)

Genre: Crime, Drama

Actors: John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson

Director: Quentin Tarantino

There are four different stories told in this cult classic; each of which is great in its own unique way.

5. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Available on Netflix Australia)

Genre: Western

Actors: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, Lee Van Cleef

Director: Sergio Leone

A few men are in a race to find a fortune in gold buried in a remote cemetery. There are guns, there is blood and there’s everything else that you want in a classic cowboy flick!

6. Fight Club (Available on Netflix Australia)

Genre: Drama

Actors: Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helena Bonham Carter

Director: David Fincher

A disturbed office worker looks for a way to turnaround his life for good. He crosses path with dangerous people with whom he has to fight in an underground fight club.

7. Schindler’s List (Available on Netflix Latin)

Genre: Biography, History, Drama

Actors: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley

Director: Steven Spielberg

Schindler’s List is setup in the World War II era. Schindler becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after he witnesses their persecution by Nazis.

8. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Available on Netflix New Zealand)

Genre: Adventure, Fantasy

Actors: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Viggo Mortensen

Director: Peter Jackson

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy is a series of movies based on epic fantasy adventures. The movies have earned great respect and love from fans all over the world. It is based on the Novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien with the same name.

9. Forrest Gump (Available on US Netflix)

Genre: Drama, Romance

Actors: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Forrest Gump is not an intelligent man. However, he happens to be present at several historic moments. Tom Hanks once again steals the show with his fantastic acting prowess.

10. The Matrix (Available on Netflix Australia)

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi

Actors: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne

Director: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski

A computer hacker finds out about his reality and role in the war against the controllers of mysterious rebels. This movie defined Keanu Reeves and nobody can forget his portrayal of a man who is able to teleport from one place to another and stop bullets by virtue of his hand gestures.

11. City of God (Available on US Netflix)

Genre: Crime, Drama

Actors: Alexandre Rodrigues, Matheus Nachtergaele, Leandro Firmino

Director: Fernando Meirelles, Kátia Lund

City of God tells the story of two brothers living in a violent Rio de Janeiro neighborhood. One becomes a photographer while the other chooses to become a drug dealer. This is one of the best Netflix movies so don’t miss it.

12. The Prestige (Available on Netflix Germany)

Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Actors: Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson

Director: Christopher Nolan

When two stage magicians decide to create the ultimate illusion of all time, their lives take a big turn. Find out whether or not they are able to win the one-upmanship in the Prestige.

13. American Beauty (Available on Netflix US)

Genre: Drama, Romance

Actors: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch

Director: Sam Mendes

A suburban father is sexually frustrated and experiencing a mid-life crises. He is attracted to his daughter’s best friend, which makes everything even more difficult.

14. Amelie (Available on Netflix US)

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Actors: Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus

Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Amelie, a sweet and innocent girl, lives in Paris. She chooses to help those around her, and along the way finds the love that changes her life forever.

15. Blood Diamond (Available on Netflix Switzerland)

Genre: Adventure

Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly

Director: Edward Zwick

A smuggler, a fisherman, and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a diamond that is rare and priceless. Leonardo DiCaprio pulls off one of the most intricate roles of his career. This is a personal favorite and highly recommended by yours truly :)

16. Goodfellas (Available on Netflix Switzerland)

Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama

Actors: Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci

Director: Martin Scorsese

Henry Hill and his friends try to earn a pleasurable living by going through the mob hierarchy. Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci are at their ultimate best in this amazing movie.

17. Toy Story (Available on Netflix Latin)

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Actors: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles

Director: John Lasseter

This is one of the most favorite animated movies of every ‘90s kids. The story revolves around a jealous cowboy doll who doesn’t like a new spaceman figure threatening his position as the top toy in the boy’s room.

18. Boyhood (Available on Netflix Canada)

Genre: Drama

Actors: Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke

Director: Richard Linklater

Boyhood is an amazing story of a boy who goes through the ups and downs of childhood and early adulthood. Richard Linklater has directed this movie in such an impressing manner that it stunned audiences everywhere.

19. Rocky (Available on Netflix Canada)

Genre: Drama, Sport

Actors: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young

Director: John G. Avildsen

Rocky, the all time fan-favorite fighting movie, tells the story of a small-time boxer’s efforts for glory that every fighter dreams of. When we talk about the best movies on Netflix, Rocky is undoubtedly one of the finest in the database. This is the movie that propelled Sylvester Stallone to hollywood fandom...and rightly so!

20. The Exorcist (Available on Netflix US)

Genre: Horror

Actors: Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair

Director: William Friedkin

This one is by far one of the most, if not the most, scary movies of all times. The Exorcist is about a teenage girl possessed by a mysterious entity. This movie still gives me the chills. *yikes*

21. Airplane! (Available on Netflix UK)

Genre: Comedy

Actors: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen

Director: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker

Let’s end with one of the funniest movies I’ve seen in a long time. In the Airplane! you will see a very afraid ex-pilot trying to land a plane whose crew has fallen ill. This movie is pretty old but rest assured that it’s nothing less than gold! The comic timing is amazing, making even the lamest one-liners funny as hell.

Let me know if you want me to do more lists like these. Enjoy! :)