Netflix Hidden Gems

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  • Samiamy2k
    Samiamy2k Posts: 50
    Terry Gilliam, formerly of Monty Python has some great movies that haven't gotten their due. Among them are "The Fisher King", "The Adventures of Baron Munchhausen", "12 Monkeys" and my favorite, "Time Bandits". ALL great flicks if you like something a little off-center.
  • TinaRoberts67
    TinaRoberts67 Posts: 35 Member
    The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

    Oh man, that broke my heart.


    Yes it was a very sad ending
  • jcctx05
    jcctx05 Posts: 2 Member
    Not that I need more movies/tv shows in my Netflix queue but these are great recommendations to save/look out for.
  • ACepero79
    ACepero79 Posts: 711 Member
    Glad everyone is enjoying One Week. I had suggested it to a bunch of my friends and got mixed responses. I feel like I've redeemed myself with everyone on here loving it.
  • WeepingAngel81
    WeepingAngel81 Posts: 2,232 Member
    This is awesome! I don't have cable and I am always looking for new things on Netflix. I don't always have a lot of time to watch movies though so my list of favs are generally TV shows. Right now I have:

    Dr. Who (they really need to hurry up and update this one!!!)
    American Horror Story
    Copper
    The Walking Dead (again....they need to update this one!)

    For movies, I think the most recent one I wathced was Machine Gun Preacher.
  • whiteheaddg
    whiteheaddg Posts: 325 Member
    Another great one is the fantasy flick "Stardust" with De Niro and Michelle Pfieffer, with a great cameo by Ricky Gervais. It's worth the price just to see De Niro as a gay pirate.... I think it would be a great movie for kids, but only if a gay pirate doesn't offend your sensibilities....

    Is this on NETFLIX streaming? Just did a search and nada, but I have poor phone connection here in the office.
  • Capt_Inzane
    Capt_Inzane Posts: 733 Member
    Not sure if it's been said in the thread but Primer is pretty interesting.

    Very low budget I think 7,000 dollars but the storyline is pretty good
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    Terry Gilliam, formerly of Monty Python has some great movies that haven't gotten their due. Among them are "The Fisher King", "The Adventures of Baron Munchhausen", "12 Monkeys" and my favorite, "Time Bandits". ALL great flicks if you like something a little off-center.

    Is The Fisher King on Netflix? I love that movie so much! I have it on VHS. And yes, I still have the player. :smile:
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    This is awesome! I don't have cable and I am always looking for new things on Netflix. I don't always have a lot of time to watch movies though so my list of favs are generally TV shows. Right now I have:

    Dr. Who (they really need to hurry up and update this one!!!)
    American Horror Story
    Copper
    The Walking Dead (again....they need to update this one!)

    For movies, I think the most recent one I wathced was Machine Gun Preacher.

    The last season of the Walking Dead is coming in August, according to my son. I can't wait!

    @ACapero79, I still have One Week in my queue. Haven't had a chance to watch it yet. I put a lot of stuff in there, and then a good bit of the movies recommended here were wiped out when Netflix didn't renew some contracts.
  • damedame
    damedame Posts: 113 Member
    me and my friends loved Thanks killing if just for the laugh!! haha

    "You know, in a way, I'm glad this happened. I may have lost my parents, but I gained a girlfriend"
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  • aloranger7708
    aloranger7708 Posts: 422 Member
    I really liked Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (horror) and Dakota Sky (indie/comedy/drama).
  • ruth3698
    ruth3698 Posts: 305 Member
    I saw the devil- awesome korean thriller
    Aftershock-this one had me bawling
    Silenced-not for everyone due to the subject matter.its based on a true story of child abuse at a school for the deaf in korea.it has me so upset that those kids never got the justice they deserved
    Mary and max-this is one of my favorite movies of all time! This one also had me crying
    Super-this one is recent...think of it as a more disturbing and gory Kickass
    Lars and the Real girl- goood movie

    I can't think of any more right now...it'a too early...hmm...now that I think about it I watched most of these while I was pregnant....hence all the crying lol.
  • justgin1
    justgin1 Posts: 31 Member
    Bump
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    I have had Castaway on the Moon on my que for awhile, but I haven't gotten around to watching it yet.

    Ip Man 1 & 2
    Fearless (Jet Li)
    Call the Midwife (a series)

    Yes, watch Castaway on the Moon!!! I love the Ip Man movies, too. ThanksKilling isn't available. A lot of the movies people suggested earlier on were pulled. :frown:
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  • JessicaBR13
    JessicaBR13 Posts: 294 Member
    bump
  • tarynchatfield
    tarynchatfield Posts: 43 Member
    Mary and Max (stop motion and based on a true story)
    Submarine (one of my favorite movies of all time)
    Man on the Moon
    Big Fish
    Dogtooth
    Warrior
    Chasing Amy
    Lars and the Real Girl
    Following

    As for television...
    Sherlock (forget about the Robert Downy Jr. movies and the shameful American version. This is THE account of Sherlock Holmes. Set in present day and executed perfectly)
    Twin Peaks
  • dodihere
    dodihere Posts: 490
    My daughter just suggested - King of California.
  • MNA76
    MNA76 Posts: 1,541
    Old Boy (Although, I'm not sure it's still streaming)
  • 257_Lag
    257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
    Old Boy (Although, I'm not sure it's still streaming)

    Old Boy was certainly an eye opener! Not for the faint at heart.
  • avalonms
    avalonms Posts: 2,468 Member
    Some of my lesser-known 5-star movies:

    Jazz on a Summer's Day
    The Passion of Joan of Arc
    Heartworn Highways
    Waking Life
    The Purple Rose of Cairo
    I Am Trying To Break Your Heart
    Black Robe
    Wilco: Ashes of American Flags
    Primer
  • cessnaholly
    cessnaholly Posts: 780 Member
    Very Bad Things
  • orangebuttercat
    orangebuttercat Posts: 143 Member
    i don't know if this has been mentioned. "funny games" the 1998 german version might be the most disturbing movie I have seen, other than reality gore stuff...
  • lewandt
    lewandt Posts: 566 Member
    We just got netflix and it takes me forever to find something to watch so i Love this thread!

    Definitely checking this out next time i am looking for something to watch.
  • basslinewild
    basslinewild Posts: 294 Member
    The Riches (cancelled TV show)
  • BlessedHeart
    BlessedHeart Posts: 249 Member
    *Bump*
  • steffiejoe
    steffiejoe Posts: 313 Member
    I was getting bored with Netflix, now I have new movies added to my que, thanks!!
  • dynamitegalxo
    dynamitegalxo Posts: 299 Member
    The Puffy Chair, Mars, and Safety Not Guaranteed. I'm kiiind of a Mark Duplass fan.
  • Byrdsong1920
    Byrdsong1920 Posts: 336 Member
    Love Netflix.... I'm addicted! I do the online version because I'm an instant gratification kind of girl!

    Checkout these tv shows:

    -Nip tuck...very funny and crazy stories/surgeries

    -Flashpoint
    -Breakout kings
    -food documentary ....Forks over knives...a must see!
    -walking dead... All seasons

    I try watching only 4 star rated films and have found some good ones. New releases like Avengers is now on there too!

    Woot!

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