Widely considered one of the first films of “New Hollywood,” Penn’s work helped usher in an era of ambitious filmmaking for adult audiences. Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway star as the legendary Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, a pair of outlaws and lovers who went on a crime spree during the Great Depression. One of the most essential American films, this drama really reshaped the way violence could be portrayed on screen. (Note: We are not including Netflix Originals as they’ve almost become their own genre and have highlighted the best Netflix-produced feature films elsewhere.) These are films that came from outside the Netflix pipeline to subscribers, and it will be regularly updated as flicks come and go from the Netflix catalog. A fantastical take on real events, the plot concerns NASA recruiting a kid to travel to the moon first because they goofed and built the lunar module so small that only a child can use it to.
With hundreds of films from around the world on the streaming giant that changed the game, how does one even know where to start when they’re looking for something to watch? Start here! We have gone through the massive catalog of films available on Netflix and pared down the selection to an essential 30 titles, including action films, comedies, horror flicks, and even stuff for the whole family. Like the Danish film its based on, 'The Guilty' is a creative use of a limited setting, and its a great showcase for Jake Gyllenhaals considerable skills. This post is updated regularly as movies leave and enter Netflix.