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Netflix's film "The Perfect Neighbor" is up for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars. For more quality true crime, check out EW's list.

The 31 best true crime documentaries on Netflix

Netflix's film "The Perfect Neighbor" is up for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars. For more quality true crime, check out EW's list.

By Ilana Gordon, Melissa Sherrard, and Kevin Jacobsen

on March 1, 2026 9:30 a.m. ET

Gabby Petito in 'American Murder: Gabby Petito'; Steven Avery in 'Making a Murderer'; A tiger and Joe Exotic in 'Tiger King'. Credit:

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If you can't do the time, don't do the crime. But if you have time to learn about crimes, Netflix has a slew of documentaries worth exploring. The streamer continues to curate stellar projects, with an ever-expanding roster of options, including newer releases like *The Perfect Neighbor*, *Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart*,* *and* Sean Combs: The Reckoning*.

The wheels of justice turn slowly. Thank goodness EW's list of the 31 best true crime documentaries on Netflix is here to get your legal gears grinding.

Amanda Knox (2016)

Amanda Knox in 'Amanda Knox'. Netflix

The saga of Amanda Knox has been one of the most public cases of the modern age. This 2016 documentary chronicles her journey from being convicted for the 2007 murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, to her experience of being smeared by the press and her eventual acquittal. Knox tells her story in her own words, alongside interviews with her ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito (also convicted and acquitted) and others involved in the case, all speaking directly to the camera. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *Amanda Knox*: Netflix

**Directors:** Rod Blackhurst, Brian McGinn

American Murder: Gabby Petito (2025)

Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie in 'American Murder: Gabby Petito'.

The story of an aspiring van life vlogger who went missing while traveling the country with her fiancé in an RV captivated America as it unfolded over the summer of 2021. Online, Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie appeared to be living the dream. They were two young, attractive people in love, driving around the country as Gabby attempted to document their journey on YouTube.

But behind the scenes, the young couple was struggling with big issues, and after Gabby is murdered and Brian disappears, the truth finally comes out. A documentary that emphasizes the importance of knowing the markers of domestic violence and controlling relationships, *American Murder: Gabby Petito* serves as a tribute to a young person gone too soon, and a road map that hopefully steers others away from embarking down a similar path. *—Ilana Gordon*

Where to watch *American Murder: Gabby Petito*: Netflix

**Directors: **Michael Gasparro, Julia Willoughby Nason

Amy Bradley Is Missing (2025)

Amy and Brad Bradley in 'Amy Bradley Is Missing'.

In March of 1998, Amy Bradley and her family left Virginia and boarded a Royal Caribbean cruise ship for a vacation. Amy never came home, and her body was never found. Almost 30 years have passed since Amy disappeared, but her family believes she is still alive and out there somewhere.

*Amy Bradley Is Missing* is a three-part documentary series dedicated to Amy's case, the story of her life, and the work Amy's family and friends have done since she went missing to try to bring her home. Featuring interviews with Amy's loved ones, the law enforcement officers dedicated to her case, and the witnesses who claim to have spotted her over the years, the documentary can't conclusively say what happened to Amy, but it does offer some plausible theories. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Amy Bradley Is Missing*: Netflix

**Directors:** Phil Lott, Ari Mark

**Cast:** Iva Bradley, Mark Bradley, Brad Bradley

Athlete A (2020)

Maggie Nichols in 'Athlete A'. Jon Shenk/Netflix

This award-winning documentary follows the revelation that USA Gymnastics (USAG) doctor Larry Nassar had been sexually assaulting countless female athletes under his care. The exposé began when reporters at *The Indianapolis Star* got a tip that they should investigate USAG. As the truth slowly came out, gymnast Maggie Nichols (referred to as "Athlete A" at the time to protect her identity) was key to shedding light on the abuses that had been going on for years, supposedly with a nod from at least one of the organization's higher-ups. One of the rare examples of true crime being inspiring, *Athlete A* is a valuable record of recent history and a beacon of accountability. —*Melissa Sherrard*

Where to watch *Athlete A*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Directors:** Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk

Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator (2019)

Bikram Choudhury (right) in 'Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Yoga's evolution from a traditional Indian practice to Western exercise movement can be partially attributed to the rise of Bikram yoga. Bikram Choudhury — a world famous yogi whose clientele in the 1970s included everyone from Hollywood actors to Richard Nixon — founded Bikram's Yoga College of India in Los Angeles, and his popularity and teacher training programs helped foster the yoga health trend in the late-'90s. Described by one of his former students as a "cross between Mother Teresa and Howard Stern," Bikram's yoga empire came crashing down amidst accusations of rape and sexual harassment that emerged in the 21st century.

A film directed by Eva Orner, *Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator* tells the story of Yogi Bikram's rise and fall, as told by the people who studied with him, the women who were abused by him, and the followers who continue to defend him. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator*: Netflix

**Director:** Eva Orner

Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami (2021)

Salvatore 'Sal' Magluta and Augusto 'Willy' Falcon in 'Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami'. Everett Collection

This fast-paced, gritty docuseries dives into the drug wars of the 1980s and how cocaine — and the money that followed it — transformed South Florida. The series describes the heyday of drug trafficking in Miami in particular, exploring how the kingpins held power through scare tactics and keeping the body count sky high. With detailed interviews, crime scene photos, and fascinating stories, *Cocaine Cowboys* gives a behind-the-scenes look into a world that seems far away. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami*: Netflix

**Director:** Billy Corben

Dirty Money (2018–2020)

Martin Shkreli testifying in 'Dirty Money'. Netflix

Corporate corruption is always entertaining, and *Dirty Money* carries that torch further. Each episode in its two seasons takes a deep dive into how greed, creative accounting, and outright fraud can cause widespread damage while those in the know make out like bandits. True incidents like the Volkswagen emissions scandal and the underhanded actions behind the growth of Wells Fargo are brought to life through interviews with both victims of these financial crimes and those who committed them. It's as infuriating as it is entertaining, and it's a great way to get a fully fleshed-out true crime story in quick hit episodes. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Dirty Money*: Netflix

**Directors:** Alex Gibney, Jesse Moss, Erin Lee Carr, Kristi Jacobson, Brian McGinn

Escaping Twin Flames (2023)

Louise and Paula in 'Escaping Twin Flames'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Fans of Cecilia Peck's Starz docuseries *Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult *might want to check out her newest project, *Escaping Twin Flames*. One of two documentaries released on the Twin Flames Universe cult in 2023 (the other is *Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe*, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video), Peck's new three-part docuseries tells the story of a couple who converted their success on YouTube into roles as the leaders of a cult targeting people looking for love.

The accusations leveled at the cult are familiar — abuse, control, indoctrination — but *Escaping Twin Flames* does a good job of shining a light on a little-known community that preys on people so determined to find love, they're willing to look past the red flags of the high-control group they were in. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Escaping Twin Flames*: Netflix

**Director: **Cecilia Peck

Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist (2018)

Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong in 'Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist'. Netflix

It's not hard to see how the 2003 murder of Brian Wells — now known as the "collar bomb" or "pizza bomber" case — still piques the curiosity of true crime enthusiasts even two decades later. This four-part docuseries reveals that nothing is as it seems, given that Wells may have actually been under duress himself when he tried to rob a bank in Erie, Pa. Tune in for the twisted timeline of events that led to a senseless murder, and stay for the fascinating correspondence the directors maintained with the alleged mastermind behind the robbery-gone-wrong. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist*: Netflix

**Directors:** Barbara Schroeder, Trey Borzillieri

The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker (2023)

Caleb 'Kai' McGillvary in 'The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker'. Netflix

After a video of Caleb "Kai" McGillvary animatedly recounting a crime he witnessed (and stopped with his hatchet) while hitchhiking in California in 2013 went viral, the young man became a national sensation. However, as the overnight spotlight drew cheers from admirers of his heroism across the country, it also caught the attention of authorities in New Jersey, who thought Kai may be responsible for a murder on the East Coast. This true crime documentary shows how the media's quick obsession with the Canadian fueled his rise to fame and played a major part in his 2019 murder trial.

Even if you haven't seen the video, you might have seen a meme, song, or another piece of pop culture referencing Kai's memorable reenactment of "smash, smash, smash" — and *The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker* does a great job of telling the much larger, darker story. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker*: Netflix

**Director:** Colette Camden

Icarus (2017)

Bryan Fogel in 'Icarus'. Netflix

This fascinating sports/political documentary is like following a thread that gradually reveals itself to be a tangled mess. Director Bryan Fogel unwinds this story in a gripping fashion, investigating illegal steroid use among athletes in Russia by developing a relationship with the head of an anti-doping lab in the country. The scientist, Grigory Rodchenkov, then drops a bombshell about his involvement in a doping program that allowed the country to evade detection in the 2014 Winter Olympics.

This revelation soon becomes an international scandal, resulting in threats to Rodchenkov's life. The propulsive doc rightfully won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, with Fogel stating in his acceptance speech, "We hope *Icarus* is a wake-up call — yes, about Russia, but more than that, about the importance of telling the truth, now more than ever." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Icarus*: Netflix

**Director: **Bryan Fogel

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich (2020)

Chauntae Davies (center) and Jeffrey Epstein (right) in 'Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich'. Netflix

Based on the 2016 book of the same name by James Patterson, this docuseries details the criminal case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Over four episodes, *Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich* explains how the billionaire leveraged his wealth, power, and connections to continue committing these crimes for years. Featuring interviews with survivors, including Maria Farmer and the late Virginia Giuffre; former staff members; and law enforcement, it's a harrowing tale you think you've seen play out in the news, but trust us — this docuseries reveals much more of the story. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich*: Netflix

**Director: **Lisa Bryant

Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey (2022)

Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints women in 'Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey'. Netflix

This isn't just another wild cult story. *Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey* documents the meteoric rise and fall of Warren Jeffs, the leader and self-proclaimed prophet in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), and how he manipulated young girls into an abusive polygamous relationship with him. Directors Rachel Dretzin and Grace McNally interviewed survivors to get to the heart of what happened to so many women who thought they were following a holy path — and what it took for them to finally summon the courage to escape. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Directors:** Rachel Dretzin, Grace McNally

Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (2026)

Elizabeth Smart in 'Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart'.

Courtesy of Netflix

In June 2002, in the middle of the night, 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart awoke in her Utah bedroom to find a man pointing a gun at her. The only witness to the kidnapping was Elizabeth's 9-year-old sister, Mary Katherine. The Smart family's story was headline news, and everyone assumed the worst. Then, nine months later, police found Elizabeth less than 20 miles away from home.

*Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart *tells Elizabeth's story through exclusive footage and interviews with the Smart family, law enforcement officers, and reporters. If you're looking for a true crime case with an inspiring ending, *Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart *merits your time. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart*: Netflix

**Director:** Benedict Sanderson

**Cast: **Elizabeth Smart

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Long Shot (2017)

Juan Catalan in 'Long Shot'.

If you have 40 minutes, you have enough time to watch one of the wildest true crime stories on Netflix. Back in 2003, Juan Catalan was arrested for a murder he did not commit. Catalan claimed he was at a Dodgers game when the crime occurred, and Catalan's lawyer was determined to prove his client's innocence using footage from a TV show that was filming at the stadium that same day. The TV show in question? Larry David's *Curb Your Enthusiasm*. *Long Shot* is the story of how a sitcom saved an innocent man's life — it's the kind of premise you'd expect to see as a storyline on* Curb*, only this is real-life, high-stakes stuff. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Long Shot*: Netflix

**Director:** Jacob LaMendola

Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street (2023)

Bernie Madoff in 'Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street'. Netflix

Chronicling the crimes of disgraced financier Bernie Madoff, the four-part docuseries details how he pulled off one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in history, taking Wall Street for a ride we'll be referencing for decades to come. Using interviews with victims, former employees, whistleblowers, investigators, and never-before-seen footage of depositions given by Madoff himself, it's clear that he's a master of manipulation, though the filmmakers point to the failure of regulators to act on the many red flags they saw along the way. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street*: Netflix

**Director: **Joe Berlinger

Making a Murderer (2015–2018)

Steven Avery in 'Making a Murderer'. Netflix

Over two seasons, viewers are walked through the events that landed Steven Avery in prison for nearly 20 years before he was eventually exonerated, only to end up back behind bars once accused of murdering a young photographer on his property. However, things are not as straightforward as they seem, with the docuseries generating plenty of publicity and calls to release Avery, all while Wisconsin officials cry foul over its depiction of their work. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Making a Murderer*: Netflix

**Director:** Moira Demos, Laura Ricciardi

Our Father (2022)

Keith Boyle as Donald Cline in 'Our Father'. Netflix

As far as true crime documentaries go, this one shows how dreams can actually become the stuff of nightmares without any murder or gory mayhem. *Our Father* details the shock and horror several people experienced when they learned they are half-siblings fathered by Donald Cline, a popular fertility doctor in Indianapolis who used his own sperm to impregnate dozens of patients without their knowledge that he was the donor. The film takes us through the families' discoveries and reveals the most unsettling truth of all: There's little, if any, accountability for this kind of fertility fraud. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Our Father:* Netflix

**Director:** Lucie Jourdan

The Perfect Neighbor (2025)

Ajike Owens' family in 'The Perfect Neighbor'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Florida is known for employing a stand-your-ground law, a legal policy that provides residents the option of employing lethal force rather than retreating as a means of self-defense. The law has proven controversial in the past, but in 2023, it was tested when 35-year-old Ajike Owens was shot through a locked door while waiting to speak with her neighbor.

*The Perfect Neighbor* gives an unvarnished accounting of the events leading up to and following Owens' murder using body cam footage collected during the police's prior visits to the killer's house. What emerges is a documentary free from editorializing — the story is told by Ajike, her neighbors, the police investigating the conflicts, and the killer herself. The events are hard to stomach, but the systemic issues the documentary highlights make *The Perfect Neighbor* a must-watch, and earned the film a 2026 Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *The Perfect Neighbor*: Netflix

**Director:** Geeta Gandbhir

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke (2019)

'ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke'.

Singer-songwriter Sam Cooke only lived for 33 years, but during that time, he solidified his legacy as the "King of Soul." Cooke was killed in Los Angeles in 1964 by the manager of a motel; the courts later declared his death a "justifiable homicide." In this episode of Netflix's *ReMastered*, the docuseries focuses on Cooke's influence in life as a musician and activist, the circumstances that led to his death, and the theories surrounding the truth of what actually happened on Dec. 11, 1964, at the Hacienda Motel in South Central Los Angeles. *—I.G*

Where to watch *ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke*: Netflix

**Director: **Kelly Duane de la Vega

Sean Combs: The Reckoning (2025)

Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning'.

For more punch than a diss track, 50 Cent produced a four-part docuseries chronicling Diddy's downfall. In September 2024, music mogul and rapper Sean Combs — better known as Diddy — was arrested in New York City and charged with multiple felonies, including racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution.

*Sean Combs: The Reckoning* investigates Diddy's shadowy ascent through the music industry, his alleged connection to Tupac's murder, his suspected role in a 1999 shooting, his alleged grooming and abuse of singer Cassie, and so much more. The series also features footage of Diddy in the weeks leading up to his arrest, the source of which is still unknown. *Sean Combs: The Reckoning* doesn't spend much time on the infamous Diddy parties, but it is thoroughly researched and a very public takedown of a now disgraced mogul. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Sean Combs: The Reckoning*: Netflix

**Director: **Alexandria Stapleton

Sins of Our Mother (2022)

April Raymond in 'Sins of Our Mother'. Everett Collection

*Sins of Our Mother* is not for the faint of heart. Through firsthand accounts, viewers are introduced to Lori Vallow and her descent into intense religious fanaticism, with beliefs that people are filled with either "dark" or "light" spirits (or worse, spiritless "zombies" she and her fifth husband were tasked with killing off), that she could communicate with angels, and that the world would end in 2020.

Soon, people started to turn up dead or missing, including two of Vallow's children — and this limited docuseries examines the build-up and aftermath of the troubled mother's alleged crimes. Even those who are only mildly interested in true crime stories won't be able to turn away from this one. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Sins of Our Mother*: Netflix

**Director:** Skye Borgman

The Staircase (2004–2018)

Michael Peterson in 'The Staircase'. Sundance Channel

This 13-episode true crime miniseries covers the murder trial of Michael Peterson, a novelist who was accused of killing his wife, Kathleen, in their home after police found her bloody body at the bottom of a staircase. The question facing law enforcement seems straightforward enough: Was Kathleen's death a cold-blooded murder or an honest accident? But when Michael's secrets and a bit of international intrigue get thrown into the mix, things start to get hazy.

The family at the center is left questioning everything as a documentary crew films their journey right from the start. With universal acclaim and real footage from the courtroom and family interviews over several years, *The Staircase *is one of the most intriguing true crime series on Netflix. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *The Staircase*: Netflix

**Director:** Jean-Xavier de Lestrade******

Strong Island (2017)

Yance Ford in 'Strong Island'. Netflix

Yance Ford's Oscar-nominated documentary about the 1992 murder of his brother William is a deeply personal story of racial injustice. Told from Ford and his family's perspective, the film delves into the murder and subsequent trial, where an all-white jury failed to convict the killer, Mark P. Reilly, a white man. It's a difficult watch, but one that continues to be relevant as America reckons with the sins of the past.

As EW's critic wrote of the film, "*Strong *builds a poignant, methodical portrait of loss. Telling William's story won't bring him back, but at least it will let the world know he lived." —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Strong Island*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+

**Director:** Yance Ford

The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo (2020)

Marisela Escobedo in 'The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo'. Netflix

This searing doc is all about the persistence of a grieving mother and her tireless journey to seek justice. Marisela Escobedo was a Mexican woman who became a social activist after the murder of her 16-year-old daughter, Rubí Frayre. She tracked down Rubí's killer, who subsequently confessed but was found innocent due to lack of evidence, which sparked outrage and caused Escobelo to keep fighting for justice and get a circuit court to overturn the acquittal.

The film delves into corruption within the Mexican judicial system while also delivering an emotionally wrenching experience for the audience, serving as a powerful testament to a mother's love. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo*: Netflix

**Director:** Carlos Perez Osorio

Tiger King (2020)

A tiger and Joe Exotic in 'Tiger King'. Netflix

The drama that erupted between feuding big cat keepers "Joe Exotic" and Carole Baskin captivated audiences just as the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill. Viewers were drawn into the world of the tiger trade in the heart of the nation, the bizarre characters that run the industry, and the various crimes they commit in their power struggle. With accusations of everything from animal abuse to attempted murder (plus a weird sex cult), *Tiger King* is one wildly entertaining true crime series. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Tiger King*: Netflix

**Directors:** Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

The Tinder Swindler (2022)

Pernilla Sjöholm in 'The Tinder Swindler'.

Some people join Tinder to find love; others join to find marks. In *The Tinder Swindler*, director Felicity Morris investigates how an Israeli-born man posing as a Russian diamond heir managed to con multiple women out of millions of dollars by pretending to date them, before asking for emergency funds. A film that starts out as glamorous and aspirational as an Instagram influencer's photo album, *The Tinder Swindler *soon takes a sharp turn into thriller territory.

Instantly addictive and terrifying enough to cause viewers to reconsider their online dating habits, *The Tinder Swindler *shows how easily smart people are rendered vulnerable when love is involved. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *The Tinder Swindler*: Netflix

**Director: **Felicity Morris

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (2025)

Lauryn Licari in 'Unknown Number: The High School Catfish'.

Courtesy of Netflix

In 2021, a scandal divided a small town in Michigan. A high school girl and her boyfriend started receiving threatening texts from an unknown number — and no one could figure out who was sending them. The harassment continued for a year, during which time the school, law enforcement, and FBI got involved. They eventually figured out where the texts were coming from, and the culprit shocked *everyone*.

*Unknown Number: The High School Catfish* is one of those documentaries that is so outrageous, it gets people talking. And if you've somehow managed to avoid spoilers, log off right now and watch the film before that changes. But even if you've had the twist spoiled by the online discourse, the film is still worth watching: It's one of those stories that's so wild, you have to see it to believe it. *—I.G*

Where to watch *Unknown Number: The High School Catfish*: Netflix

**Director: **Skye Borgman

Victim/Suspect (2023)

Amanda Pike and Rae de Leon in 'Victim/Suspect'.

Studies indicate that the majority of women who experience sexual assault do not report the abuse, and the documentary *Victim/Suspect *gives some insight into one reason why women stay silent. Led by investigative journalist Rae de Leon, *Victim/Suspect* tells the story of young women who reported their abuse to the police, only to find themselves charged with the crime of having made a false report. A sobering account of the criminal, legal, and financial burdens foisted upon sexual abuse survivors who are only trying to tell the truth, *Victim/Suspect *gives terrifying insight into one deeply flawed area of America's justice system. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Victim/Suspect*: Netflix

**Director: **Nancy Schwartzman

Wild Wild Country (2018)

Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh in 'Wild Wild Country'. Netflix

*Wild Wild Country* tells the story of the controversial Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, who set out to build his utopia in rural Oregon, much to the chagrin of local residents and ranchers. As tensions escalate, so does the growing cult, leaving the surrounding community cornered both physically and bureaucratically until their jaw-dropping last resort. The universally acclaimed docuseries is wildly devourable and goes one step further by calling the audience's own values into question, testing the separation between church and state by turning the entire ideal on its head. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Wild Wild Country*: Netflix

**Directors:** Maxclain Way, Chapman Way

Wormwood (2017)

Peter Sarsgaard as Frank Olson in 'Wormwood'. Netflix

This creative docudrama examines the life and aftermath following the mysterious death of Frank Olson, a biological warfare scientist who worked for the CIA. Frank's son walks viewers through the strange events that led to his father's demise in 1953, including how the government's story about it evolved over time. And once sources start talking about Project MKUltra, viewers are in for quite the trip. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Wormwood*: Netflix

**Director:** Errol Morris

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Bears hibernate in the winter; people watch Netflix. Evolution recommends humans partner up during the cold months, but if that's not an option or preference, there's always the movies. Netflix's robust romance category includes blockbuster dramas, raunchy comedies, coming-of-age stories, and quirky foreign films.

Winter is also the season of increased screen time, so if you're looking to reduce scrolling and optimize your selection process, read on for EW's list of the 22 best romantic movies on Netflix.**

Always Be My Maybe (2019)

Ali Wong as Sasha Tran and Keanu Reeves as himself in 'Always Be My Maybe'. Doane Gregory/Netflix

Two old childhood friends reconnect in *Always Be My Maybe*, starring Ali Wong and Randall Park. As teens, the pair considered a romantic relationship, but it didn't work out. As adults, she's become a famous chef while he's still stuck in a small-time band and working for his dad's business.

Now, they'll have to try and see if love is their destiny once again while facing her fame and his insecurities. The movie also features plenty of quirky moments, including Keanu Reeves playing an odd version of himself as a love interest for Wong's character. And, as an added bonus, there's also Wong's amazing wardrobe. —*Lia Beck*

Where to watch *Always Be My Maybe*: Netflix

**EW grade: **B

**Director: **Nahnatchka Khan

**Cast: **Ali Wong, Randall Park, Keanu Reeves, Daniel Dae Kim, James Saito

Blue Jay (2017)

Sarah Paulson as Amanda and Mark Duplass as Jim in 'Blue Jay'. Everett Collection

Twenty years after breaking up, former high-school sweethearts Jim (Mark Duplass, who also wrote the script) and Amanda (Sarah Paulson) bump into each other in their California hometown and end up spending the day — and night — together. As they update each other on what's transpired in their lives in the years since they last spoke, Jim and Amanda reminisce together about the people they used to be while attempting to understand the people they have become. A slice of life film that offers a glimpse into the optimism of youthful infatuation, and the bitter realities of aging, living, and loving, *Blue Jay's *simple story is still meaty enough for its two leads to dig their performative talons into. *—Ilana Gordon*

Where to watch *Blue Jay*: Netflix

**Director: **Alex Lehmann

**Cast: **Mark Duplass, Sarah Paulson

Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)

Ryan Gosling as Jacob Palmer in 'Crazy, Stupid, Love'. Ben Glass/Shutterstock

Long before Dan Fogelman was tugging on our heartstrings with *This Is Us*, he gave Hollywood a taste of what he could do with *Crazy, Stupid, Love*. The film stars Ryan Gosling as Jacob, a super-smooth chick magnet who passes his vast dating knowledge onto the newly single Cal (Steve Carell), whom he meets at a bar.

Cal is wounded from his separation from his wife, Emily (Julianne Moore), following her affair with her coworker (Kevin Bacon). But just as Cal gets the hang of the single life, Jacob suddenly finds himself falling for a girl named Hannah (Emma Stone) who's not so easily impressed. The ensemble cast's star power and captivating chemistry make for some fascinating, interconnected stories that highlight the ups and downs of dating and relationships. *—I.G. *

Where to watch *Crazy, Stupid, Love*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A

**Directors: **Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

**Cast: **Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Kevin Bacon

The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Society (2018)

Glen Powell as Mark Reynolds and Lily James as Juliet Ashton in 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society'. Studiocanal/Moviestore/REX/Shutterstock

Fans of period romances will fall head over heels for the Netflix original* The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society*. The 2018 film stars Lily James as a writer who gets to know the residents of Guernsey, an island that had recently been under German occupation during World War II. As for the romantic aspect, the lead character is torn between two men: her American fiancé (Glen Powell) and a new man from Guernsey (Michiel Huisman). EW's review of Mike Newell's film calls it "as snug and sweet and congenitally British as a tea cozy." *—L.B.*

Where to watch *The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society*: Netflix

**EW grade: **B+

**Director: **Mike Newell

**Cast: **Lily James, Michael Huisman, Glen Powell, Jessica Brown Findlay

The Half of It (2020)

Leah Lewis as Ellie Chu and Daniel Diemer as Paul Munsky in 'The Half of It'. KC Bailey/Netflix/Everett

Securing Tribeca's Founders Award for Best Narrative Feature, Alice Wu's queer revision of *Cyrano de Bergerac *introduces viewers to Ellie Chu (Leah Lewis), a booksmart outcast whose writing skills become a lucrative business with her peers as customers. When she starts drafting love letters for himbo jock Paul Munsky (Daniel Diemer, a.k.a. Will Poulter's doppelgänger) to popular girl Aster Flores (Alexxis Lemire) — whom Ellie secretly harbors feelings for — the unlikely pair forge a connection far more profound than any high school crush.

Through atmospheric camerawork, whip-smart dialogue, and a sea of film references for cinephiles to bathe in, *The Half of It** *spins a coming-of-age love story that bleeds wisdom beyond its years. *—James Mercadante*

Where to watch *The Half of It*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Director:** Alice Wu

**Cast:** Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Alexxis Lemire, Enrique Murciano, Wolfgang Novogratz

The Incredible Jessica James (2017)

Chris O'Dowd as Boone and Jessica Williams as Jessica James in 'The Incredible Jessica James'. Netflix

Jessica Williams took the world by storm when she became the youngest correspondent on *The Daily Show*. And after leaving the program in 2016, Williams honed in on film — starting by taking on the roles of Executive Producer and lead actor in the rom-com *The Incredible Jessica James. *The role of Jessica James was created especially for Williams by writer-director Jim Strouse, and the character is perfectly customized to flaunt her many comedic and performative strengths.

In the film, Jessica is an aspiring playwright and employee at a children's theater workshop who just broke up with her boyfriend (LaKeith Stanfield). After her friend Tasha (Noël Wells) sets her up on a date with Boone (Chris O'Dowd), Jessica must decide if their romance is worth pursuing, and what she wants her love life and work life to look like going forward. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *The Incredible Jessica James*: Netflix

**EW grade: **B+

**Director: **Jim Strouse

**Cast: **Jessica Williams, LaKeith Stanfield, Noël Wells, Chris O'Dowd

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Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2024)

Camille Rutherford as Agathe Robinson in 'Jane Austen Wrecked My Life'.

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Those in search of a recent romantic comedy that feels like it could have been made during the early '90s should look no further than *Jane Austen Wrecked My Life*. This bilingual film follows Agathe Robinson, a French bookseller and aspiring novelist, as she joins a writing retreat in England sponsored by Jane Austen's descendants. While attempting to write her book, Agathe wrestles with her feelings for two different men and tries to process her grief surrounding her parents' accidental death.

A film that feels like a French riff on classics like *Notting Hill* (1999) and *Bridget Jones' Diary *(2001), *Jane Austen Wrecked My Life* is the perfect comfort watch for bibliophiles, Anglophiles, and anyone else who enjoys a good, old-fashioned romantic comedy. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Jane Austen Wrecked My Life*: Netflix

**Director:** Laura Piani

**Cast: **Camille Rutherford, Pablo Pauly, Charlie Anson, Annabelle Lengronne, Liz Crowther

Lady Chatterley's Lover (2022)

Emma Corrin as Lady Constance Chatterley and Jack O'Connell as Oliver Mellors in 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'. Netflix

If* Fifty Shades of Grey *and *Bridgerton* welcomed a child, its name would be *Lady Chatterley's Lover*. Enduring decades of bans for its salacious content, D.H. Lawrence's 1928 avant-garde novel gets a fresh adaptation under the heedful eye of Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, who deftly explores the depths of female desire. In this soft-core romance about emotional and bodily fulfillment, an unhappily married aristocrat (Emma Corrin) defies gender roles by acting on her own urges — starting a clandestine affair with the gamekeeper (Jack O'Connell) of her husband's (Matthew Duckett) estate.

While EW's critic observes a lack of dramatic conflict in the film, they highlight that "what's left is just an unabashedly heady romance, rich in pretty costumes — when they're wearing them — and lush, lusty atmosphere." *—J.M.*

Where to watch *Lady Chatterley's Lover*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+

**Director: **Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre

**Cast:** Emma Corrin, Jack O'Connell, Matthew Duckett, Faye Marsay, Ella Hunt

Licorice Pizza (2021)

Alana Haim as Alana Kane and Cooper Hoffman as Gary Valentine in 'Licorice Pizza'.

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Paul Thomas Anderson returns to the San Fernando Valley with *Licorice Pizza*, a coming-of-age romance set in the 1970s. Alana Kane (Alana Haim) is a 25-year-old school photo assistant; Gary Valentine (Cooper Hoffman) is a 15-year-old actor and aspiring entrepreneur. The two have nothing in common, but after meeting during school picture day, they begin to build a friendship. PTA's script is a playful meditation on the life of a Valley kid in the 1970s, a time when it felt like anything was possible even when nothing was happening. EW's critic writes that the film "is a love letter to an era, and more than that a feeling: a tender, funny ramble forged in all the hope and absurdity of adolescence, one wild poly-blend rumpus at a time."* —I.G.*

Where to watch *Licorice Pizza*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Paul Thomas Anderson

**Cast: **Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Bradley Cooper

The Lovebirds (2020)

Issa Rae as Leilani Brooks and Kumail Nanjiani as Jibran in 'The Lovebirds'.

After four years of dating, Jibran (Kumail Nanjiani) and Leilani (Issa Rae) are prepared to call it quits — until the couple finds themselves involved in a murder that requires them to put their break up aside and go on the run. Too concerned about racial profiling to involve the police, Jibran and Leilani must hunt down the identity of the man who was murdered so they can find out who killed him and clear their own names.

Directed by Michael Showalter (*Wet Hot American Summer*), *The Lovebirds* is a romantic evening gone wrong in the style of films like 2010's *Date Night* and 2018's *Game Night*. Boasting a high ratio of jokes per minute and a pair of lead actors who know how to wield their witticisms like machetes, Nanjiani and Rae's on screen bickering and loving needling will have you rooting for their relationship, even as it's falling apart. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *The Lovebirds*: Netflix

**EW grade: **B

**Director: **Michael Showalter

**Cast: **Kumail Nanjiani, Issa Rae, Anna Camp, Paul Sparks

Match Point (2005)

Scarlett Johansson as Nola Rice and Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Chris Wilton in 'Match Point'. Clive Coote

Woody Allen's work usually centers around the neuroticisms of wealthy New Yorkers, but in *Match Point*, he deviates in almost every regard. A psychological romantic thriller, the film is the story of Chris (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), a former professional tennis player turned social climber who marries a wealthy woman (Emily Mortimer), only to enter into an affair with an aspiring American actress (Scarlett Johansson).

When Chris' lust threatens to derail his marriage and financial stability, the former tennis star struggles to keep his life from combusting. Those looking for Allen's traditional comedic stylings are sure to be disappointed, but the film is a tight, taut thriller that EW's critic calls a "serious and lusciously entertaining adultery drama driven by a lust that turns into authentic compulsion." *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Match Point*: Netflix

**Director:** Woody Allen

**Cast: **Brian Cox, Matthew Goode, Scarlett Johansson, Emily Mortimer, Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Moonrise Kingdom (2012)

Kara Hayward as Suzy Bishop and Jared Gilman as Sam in 'Moonrise Kingdom'. Focus Features

Wes Anderson knows whimsy, and in *Moonrise Kingdom*, the director constructs a beautiful elegy to young love. Set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s, this coming-of-age dramedy follows two 12-year-old misfits as they become pen pals and agree to run away together.

Visually constructed using Anderson's pastel palette and cast with some of his favorite stock players, the film combines dreamy, youthful fantasy with religious allegory, and ends up with a story that feels both edgy and innocent. Edward Norton is a treat in his role as the scoutmaster in charge of a local summer camp, but it's the performances by the film's child actors — Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward, both industry novices — that make *Moonrise Kingdom* one of Anderson's most compelling projects. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Moonrise Kingdom*: Netflix

**Director: **Wes Anderson

**Cast:** Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton

Obvious Child (2014)

Jenny Slate as Donna in 'Obvious Child'.

Written and directed by Gillian Robespierre, *Obvious Child* stars Jenny Slate as Donna, a stand-up comedian who drunkenly pursues a one-night stand with a man named Max (Jake Lacy) after being dumped by her boyfriend. Several weeks later, Donna realizes she is pregnant, but struggles to tell the people in her life, even as Valentine's Day — the day of her scheduled abortion — draws closer. Yes, Donna's decision is a crucial part of the story — but it's really the engine that propels a romantic comedy. The film, like its protagonist, is bristly and sarcastic on the outside, but warm and vulnerable at its core." *—I.G.*

Where to watch* Obvious Child*: Netflix

**Director:** Gillian Robespierre

**Cast:** Jenny Slate, Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffman, Gabe Liedman, Richard Kind,

Our Souls at Night (2017)

Robert Redford as Louis Walters and Jane Fonda as Addie Moore in 'Our Souls at Night'. Kerry Brown/Netflix

Some partnerships just keep getting better with age, and the onscreen relationship between Robert Redford and Jane Fonda — now in its fourth iteration — is one of those unions. In the Netflix original movie *Our Souls at Night*, Redford and Fonda play longtime neighbors and widowers Louis and Addie, who find comfort in spending their nights together as platonic friends. Aware that their unorthodox relationship and sleeping arrangement is eliciting side eyes from the town and their adult children, the pair must eventually choose between their growing emotional dependence on each other and the needs of their respective families.

With a cast of only seven actors, the strength of *Our Souls at Night* lies mainly in the steady hands of its two leads, who make falling in love look just as appealing as they did half a century ago in *Barefoot in the Park*. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Our Souls at Night*: Netflix

**Director: **Ritesh Batra

**Cast: **Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Judy Greer, Matthias Schoenaerts, Bruce Dern

Priscilla (2023)

Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla Presley in 'Priscilla'.

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Much has been said in the movies about Elvis Presley's relationship with Priscilla — but it's all been from his point of view. That changed with Sofia Coppola's *Priscilla*, a biopic in which the King is but a side character. Told in Coppola's distinct filmmaking style, which EW's critic describes as portraying "girlhood on the Venus razor's edge," *Priscilla* tells the story of its subject from the time she meets Elvis (age 14) until she leaves him (age 28).

The history of Priscilla and Elvis' relationship is well known — as is the story of their 10-year age gap — but Coppola's film focuses on Priscilla's maturation as a woman. That growth enabled her to walk away from the man who consumed her entire young adulthood, and actress Cailee Spaeny nails the transformation. Shot in all its '60s splendor, *Priscilla *is a treat for the eyes, ears, and heart. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Priscilla*: Netflix

**EW grade: **B

**Director: **Sofia Coppola

**Cast: **Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi

Set It Up (2018)

Zoey Deutch as Harper Moore and Glen Powell as Charlie Young in 'Set It Up'. Netflix

If you found Glen Powell to be perfect boyfriend material in *Anyone but You* (2023), wait until you see him paired with the dynamic Zoey Deutch in *Set It Up*. When two stress-ridden assistants from adjoining companies, Harper (Deutch) and Charlie (Powell), conspire to set up their Type-A bosses (Taye Diggs, Lucy Liu) in hopes of freeing themselves from the nonstop office grind, it sparks an enemies-to-lovers fling between the two matchmakers that's as satisfying as a sublime slice of pizza. *Set It Up *ranks among Netflix's finest rom-coms, injecting the genre's familiar elements with an extra dose of heart — all fueled by the palpable chemistry between Powell and Deutch. *—J.M.*

Where to watch *Set It Up*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Director:** Claire Scanlon

**Cast:** Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Lucy Liu, Taye Diggs, Joan Smalls**

She's Gotta Have It (1986)

John Canada Terrell as Greer Childs, Spike Lee as Mars Blackmon, and Tommy Redmond Hicks as Jamie Overstreet in 'She's Gotta Have It'.

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Spike Lee's first feature film as a writer and director, *She's Gotta Have It* presents intertwining romances as lead character Nola Darling (Tracy Camilla Johns) decides which of the three men she's dating (Lee, Tommy Redmond Hicks, John Canada Terrell) she wants to have a monogamous relationship with. Luxuriating in Lee's creative sensibility and shot in crisp black and white, Nola's journey towards picking a partner is funny, thought-provoking, and unique in every respect.

In a review of Netflix's 2017 *She's Gotta Have It *adaptation (also directed by Lee), EW's critic describes the original movie, writing, "*She's Gotta Have It *was Spike Lee's first feature film, and few movies feel so joyfully first." A dramedy that questions sexual, relationship, and gender norms of the time, *She's Gotta Have It *is notable for its subject matter, aesthetic, and for launching Lee's storied Hollywood career. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *She's Gotta Have It*: Netflix

**Director:** Spike Lee

**Cast: **Tracy Camilla Johns, Spike Lee, Tommy Redmond Hicks, John Canada Terrell

Sliding Doors (1998)

Gwyneth Paltrow as Helen Quilley and John Hannah as James Hammerton in 'Sliding Doors'.

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If *The Butterfly Effect *was a romantic comedy, it would be *Sliding Doors*. Gwyneth Paltrow stars as Helen Quilley, a London publicist whose life after being fired unfolds in parallel storylines: One details what happens to Helen after she catches a train home, the other tells the story of what happens after she misses the train.

As Helen's two paths deviate and coincide throughout the film, her love life and career trajectory unfold in separate arcs, an effective narrative illustration of how the small moments in our lives can have the biggest impacts on our future outcomes. Alternatively funny, tragic, and ultimately very, very British, EW's critic writes, "writer-director Peter Howitt demonstrates a lovely feel for the dreamy poetry of what-ifs — a deeply satisfying formula for romances and melodramas, from *It's a Wonderful Life *to *Brief Encounter*." *—I.G. *

Where to watch *Sliding Doors*: Netflix

**Directors: **Peter Howitt

**Cast: **Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, John Lynch, Jeanne Tripplehorn

Someone Great (2019)

LaKeith Stanfield as Nate Davis and Gina Rodriguez as Jenny Young in 'Someone Great'. Sarah Shatz/Netflix

Heartbreak just hits different in Netflix's *Someone Great*, a film about Jenny (Gina Rodriguez), a music journalist who goes through a breakup after accepting her dream job in San Francisco and learning her boyfriend (LaKeith Stanfield) doesn't want to come along. Emotionally buttressed by her best friends Erin (DeWanda Wise) and Blair (Brittany Snow), Jenny decides to make the most of her last night in New York City, and along the way encounters an eclectic supporting cast including Rosario Dawson, RuPaul, and Alex Moffat.

In addition to being a solid modern rom-com, *Someone Great* also has great significance in Swiftie lore: Taylor's 2014 song "Clean" off the *1989* album was one of the inspirations for the film's story, and Swift wrote *Lover's* "Death by a Thousand Cuts" after seeing the movie. Deeply relatable for anyone who's been blindsided or suffered a broken heart, *Someone Great *is about endings, beginnings, and finding the joy in both. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Someone Great*: Netflix

**EW grade: **B+

**Director: **Jennifer Kaytin Robinson

**Cast: **Gina Rodriguez, DeWanda Wise, Brittany Snow, LaKeith Stanfield, Rosario Dawson

Titanic (1997)

Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson and Kate Winslet as Rose DeWitt Bukater in 'Titanic'.

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The tragic implosion of the *Titan* submersible in 2023 proves, yet again, that the allure of the *Titanic* cannot be denied. The same can be said for James Cameron's cinematic adaptation of the event, an over three-hour epic that layers a fictional love story on top of a historical catastrophe, tracing the ship's trajectory from world-class vessel to its final resting place at the bottom of the North Atlantic.

Enriched by real-life characters and true accounts, Cameron's *Titanic* made Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet household names, revolutionized modern filmmaking, and created a banger of a Celine Dion ballad. A tale of love and loss, classism and delusion, *Titanic* is more than worthy of the 11 Academy Awards it took home. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Titanic*: Netflix through Mar. 15

**EW grade: **A

**Director: **James Cameron

**Cast: **Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher

To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)

Lana Condor as Lara Jean Song-Covey and Jordan Fisher as John Ambrose in 'To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You'. Bettina Strauss/Netflix

Navigating high school is painful enough without all of your crushes finding out you like them — at the same time. A modern rom-com that EW's critic calls "breezy and charming," *To All the Boys I've Loved Before* follows Lara Jean Covey (Lana Condor) as her worst fears are realized when the love letters she never meant to send find their way to the boys who inspired them.

Cornered by love, Lara Jean negotiates a sham relationship with her former crush to throw off her current one, but when feelings start catching, Lara Jean must deal with the consequences of both her lies and the truths she's starting to realize. The first in a series of three films, which also include 2020's *To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You* and 2021's *To All the Boys: Always and Forever*, the original still hits the hardest. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *To All the Boys I've Loved Before*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Director:** Susan Johnson

**Cast: **Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Janel Parrish, Anna Cathcart, Andrew Bachelor

You've Got Mail (1998)

Tom Hanks as Joe Fox and Meg Ryan as Kathleen Kelly in 'You've Got Mail'.

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Representing one of cinema's first forays into the world of online dating, *You've Got Mail* reunites Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in their third rom-com coupling. Nora Ephron co-writes and directs this late-'90s gem about an independent children's bookstore owner (Ryan) who begins an online friendship with a man she meets in a chat room (Hanks), not knowing that his family owns the large bookstore chain that is preparing to run her out of business.

A remake of Ernst Lubitsch's 1940 film *The Shop Around the Corner*,* *starring Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullavan, *You've Got Mail* doesn't have the same Old Hollywood appeal as its predecessor, but it still packs an emotional punch. As EW's critic at the time writes, the film's ending "with those veils of anonymity falling, retains the power to moist a viewer up." *—I.G.*

Where to watch *You've Got Mail*: Netflix

**EW grade: **B

**Director: **Nora Ephron

**Cast:** Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Parker Posey, Jean Stapleton, Dave Chappelle

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