What to watch on Netflix: 24 picks for two, a group or the whole family

Netflix has thousands of titles and no good way to agree on one. These 24 picks are series and movies that tend to work when two or more people are choosing: big crowd-pleasers, easy binges and a few that surprise people.

They're grouped by the kind of night you're having, so you can pick by mood instead of scrolling. Netflix's catalog changes every month, so check a title is still there before you commit.

Binge-worthy series

Shows that are easy to say yes to and hard to stop at one episode.

  • Still from Stranger Things (2016)1
    • Action & Adventure
    • Mystery
    • Sci-Fi & Fantasy

    Stranger Things

    8.5 TMDB rating2016Rated TV-14

    When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one strange little girl.

  • Still from Wednesday (2022)2
    • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
    • Mystery
    • Comedy

    Wednesday

    8.3 TMDB rating2022Rated TV-14

    Smart, sarcastic and a little dead inside, Wednesday Addams investigates twisted mysteries while making new friends — and foes — at Nevermore Academy.

  • Still from Squid Game (2021)3
    • Action & Adventure
    • Mystery
    • Drama

    Squid Game

    7.9 TMDB rating2021Rated TV-MA

    Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.

  • Still from Bridgerton (2020)4
    • Drama

    Bridgerton

    8.0 TMDB rating2020Rated TV-MA

    Wealth, lust, and betrayal set in the backdrop of Regency era England, seen through the eyes of the powerful Bridgerton family.

  • Still from The Queen's Gambit (2020)5
    • Drama

    The Queen's Gambit

    8.4 TMDB rating2020Rated TV-MA

    In a 1950s orphanage, a young girl reveals an astonishing talent for chess and begins an unlikely journey to stardom while grappling with addiction.

  • Still from Arcane (2021)6
    • Animation
    • Action & Adventure
    • Sci-Fi & Fantasy

    Arcane

    8.7 TMDB rating2021Rated TV-14

    Amid the stark discord of twin cities Piltover and Zaun, two sisters fight on rival sides of a war between magic technologies and clashing convictions.

Movies for two

Self-contained picks that suit two people with different tastes.

  • Still from Glass Onion (2022)7
    • Comedy
    • Crime
    • Mystery

    Glass Onion

    7.0 TMDB rating20222h 20mRated PG-13

    World-famous detective Benoit Blanc heads to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery surrounding a tech billionaire and his eclectic crew of friends.

  • Still from Marriage Story (2019)8
    • Drama

    Marriage Story

    7.7 TMDB rating20192h 17mRated R

    A stage director and an actress struggle through a grueling, coast-to-coast divorce that pushes them to their personal extremes.

  • Still from Enola Holmes (2020)9
    • Adventure
    • Mystery
    • Crime

    Enola Holmes

    7.2 TMDB rating20202h 4mRated PG-13

    While searching for her missing mother, intrepid teen Enola Holmes uses her sleuthing skills to outsmart big brother Sherlock and help a runaway lord.

  • Still from To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)10
    • Comedy
    • Romance

    To All the Boys I've Loved Before

    7.6 TMDB rating20181h 40mRated PG-13

    Lara Jean's love life goes from imaginary to out of control when her secret letters to every boy she's ever fallen for are mysteriously mailed out.

  • Still from Klaus (2019)11
    • Animation
    • Family
    • Comedy

    Klaus

    8.2 TMDB rating20191h 37mRated PG

    A beautifully animated origin story for Santa. A modern classic.

  • Still from Roma (2018)12
    • Drama

    Roma

    7.6 TMDB rating20182h 15mRated R

    In 1970s Mexico City, two domestic workers help a mother of four while her husband is away for an extended period of time.

Crowd-pleasers for a group

High-energy movies with something for everyone in the room.

  • Still from KPop Demon Hunters (2025)13
    • Fantasy
    • Music
    • Comedy

    KPop Demon Hunters

    8.0 TMDB rating20251h 36mRated PG

    When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.

  • Still from Red Notice (2021)14
    • Action
    • Comedy
    • Crime

    Red Notice

    6.7 TMDB rating20211h 58mRated PG-13

    An Interpol-issued Red Notice is a global alert to hunt and capture the world's most wanted. But when a daring heist brings together the FBI's top profiler and two rival criminals, there's no telling what will happen.

  • Still from Extraction (2020)15
    • Action
    • Thriller

    Extraction

    7.3 TMDB rating20201h 56mRated R

    A hardened gun-for-hire's latest mission becomes a soul-searching race to survive when he's sent into Bangladesh to rescue a drug lord's kidnapped son.

  • Still from Bird Box (2018)16
    • Horror
    • Thriller
    • Drama

    Bird Box

    6.8 TMDB rating20182h 4mRated R

    Five years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a survivor and her two children make a desperate bid to reach safety.

  • Still from Don't Look Up (2021)17
    • Comedy

    Don't Look Up

    7.1 TMDB rating20212h 18mRated R

    Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.

  • Still from The Adam Project (2022)18
    • Adventure
    • Science Fiction
    • Comedy

    The Adam Project

    7.0 TMDB rating20221h 46mRated PG-13

    After accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self on a mission to save the future.

Family night

Series and movies that work from kids to grandparents.

  • Still from The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)19
    • Animation
    • Adventure
    • Comedy

    The Mitchells vs. the Machines

    7.8 TMDB rating20211h 50mRated PG

    A quirky, dysfunctional family's road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity's unlikeliest last hope.

  • Still from The Sea Beast (2022)20
    • Animation
    • Adventure
    • Action

    The Sea Beast

    7.3 TMDB rating20221h 55mRated PG

    When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters — and make history to boot.

  • Still from Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024)21
    • Action & Adventure
    • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
    • Drama

    Avatar: The Last Airbender

    7.8 TMDB rating2024Rated TV-PG

    A young boy known as the Avatar must master the four elemental powers to save a world at war — and fight a ruthless enemy bent on stopping him.

  • Still from Heartstopper (2022)22
    • Drama

    Heartstopper

    8.6 TMDB rating2022Rated TV-14

    Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love.

  • Still from Nailed It! (2018)23
    • Reality

    Nailed It!

    7.1 TMDB rating2018Rated TV-PG

    Home bakers with a terrible track record take a crack at re-creating edible masterpieces for a $10,000 prize. It's part reality contest, part hot mess.

  • Still from One Piece (2023)24
    • Action & Adventure
    • Sci-Fi & Fantasy

    One Piece

    8.1 TMDB rating2023Rated TV-14

    With his straw hat and ragtag crew, young pirate Monkey D. Luffy goes on an epic voyage for treasure.

Still can't decide? Let the random movie generator pick one for you.

How to pick one together

  1. Agree on how long you have: a movie, or two or three episodes.
  2. Each person picks two options from the sections above.
  3. Anything chosen by more than one person goes on the shortlist.
  4. If it's still a tie, watch the first ten minutes of each and vote.
  5. Press play and no more scrolling.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best things to watch on Netflix right now?

It depends on who is watching. For a series everyone can follow, try Stranger Things, Wednesday or Arcane. For a movie night, KPop Demon Hunters, Glass Onion and Enola Holmes are easy to agree on.

What should two people with different tastes watch on Netflix?

Pick something with a bit of everything, such as Glass Onion (mystery and comedy) or Enola Holmes (adventure and humor), or let each person shortlist a few and watch the overlap.

How do you choose what to watch on Netflix as a group?

Agree on a runtime and a mood first, then each person names two options. Anything that appears on more than one list wins. An app like ReelMatch does the overlap for you.

Does this list change?

Netflix adds and removes titles every month, so we review this page regularly and show the date it was last updated. If a title has left, the Netflix search bar will tell you.

Is there an app to help pick a movie together?

Yes. In ReelMatch everyone swipes through trailers on their own phone and the app shows the movies you all said yes to. It's free on iPhone and Android.

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