10 Oscar-Winning Movies on Netflix You Must Watch

Godzilla Minus One

In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror. This film, with an average rating of 4.5, released on November 3, 2023, showcases the resilience of humanity amidst overwhelming odds. Watch now.

Room

Held captive for 7 years in an enclosed space, a woman and her young son finally gain their freedom, allowing the boy to experience the outside world for the first time. With a gripping narrative and stellar performances, "Room" received an average rating of 4.3 and was released on October 16, 2015. Watch now.

The Deer Hunter

A group of working-class friends decides to enlist in the Army during the Vietnam War and find it to be hellish chaos—not the noble venture they imagined. With intricate characters and a haunting storyline, "The Deer Hunter" has an average rating of 4.3, released on December 8, 1978. Watch now.

Call Me by Your Name

In 1980s Italy, a relationship begins between seventeen-year-old Elio and the older adult man hired as his father's research assistant. This heartwarming and poignant story, with an average rating of 4.2, was released on July 28, 2017. Watch now.

Marriage Story

A stage director and an actress struggle through a grueling, coast-to-coast divorce that pushes them to their personal extremes. This raw and heartfelt portrayal of marital strain, released on September 28, 2019, has an average rating of 4.2. Watch now.

Hacksaw Ridge

WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. This inspiring story, released on October 7, 2016, has an average rating of 4.2. Watch now.

Icarus

While investigating the furtive world of illegal doping in sports, director Bryan Fogel connects with renegade Russian scientist Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov—a pillar of his country’s “anti-doping” program. Unfolding a narrative of shocking allegations and growing camaraderie, "Icarus" released on June 3, 2017, holds an average rating of 4.2. Watch now.

Jaws

When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again. This classic thriller, released on June 20, 1975, has an average rating of 4.1. Watch now.

My Octopus Teacher

After years of swimming every day in the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa, Craig Foster meets an unlikely teacher: a young octopus who displays remarkable curiosity. As he visits her den and tracks her movements, a never-before-seen bond between human and wild animal develops. Released on September 4, 2020, this touching documentary has an average rating of 4.1. Watch now.

The Last Days

Five Jewish Hungarians, now U.S. citizens, tell their stories: before March 1944, when Nazis began to exterminate Hungarian Jews, months in concentration camps, and visiting childhood homes more than 50 years later. With testimonies from an historian, a Sonderkommando, a doctor experimenting on Auschwitz prisoners, and US soldiers part of the liberation in April 1945, this heartrending documentary, released on October 23, 1998, holds an average rating of 4.1. Watch now.

Netflix offers a treasure trove of cinematic brilliance with these Oscar-winning gems. Each film brings a unique story, compelling characters, and unforgettable moments that are sure to leave a lasting impression. So grab your popcorn, settle in, and dive into these exceptional films that epitomize the magic of the movies.