When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works.

Netflixreleases so many movies every year, but that doesnt mean every single one is worth watching.

Now, with so many new releases, it can be overwhelming to decide what to watch.

Glen Powell as Gary Johnson in Hit Man on Netflix

1 on thestreaming serviceat some point.

But it’s time to bring it back into the spotlight.

While its firmly rooted in the action-thriller genre, there are key aspects that set it apart.

His Three Daughters | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube

The most notable is its pacing.

Rebel Ridge knows how to draw you in and create suspense that lingers throughout.

But when local authorities unlawfully confiscate his life savings, his plans spiral out of control.

Rebel Ridge | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube

Upon the latter’s release in May, the movie wasted no time claiming the No.

1 spot on Netflix, and it’s easy to see why.

Gary soon discovers hes surprisingly good at this unusual job, gaining confidence by slipping into different personas.

Hit Man | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube

The result is a deeply unsettling experience that lingers long after watching, leaving you more disturbed than entertained.

As a woman, watching this movie was an uncomfortable experience, but I believe its an important one.

Convicted of seven murders across two states, he is suspected of many more.

Woman of the Hour | Official Teaser | Netflix - YouTube

Woman of the Hour is based on this chilling true story.

Genre:DramaRotten Tomatoes score:90%Watch it now onNetflix

More from Tom’s Guide

Joy | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube

Roku Streaming Stick 4K |…

Google Chromecast Ultra -…

Apple 2022 Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi…

Roku Express 4K+ | Roku…

Fire TV Streaming Devices (4K…

(L-R) Natasha Lyonne as Rachel, Elizabeth Olsen as Christina and Carrie Coon as Katie in "His Three Daughters" streaming on Netflix in September 2024

Aaron Pierre as Terry Richmond in "Rebel Ridge" on Netflix

Promotional still from Happy Gilmore 2 showing Adam Sandler swinging a club on a golf course in front of a crowd.

Netflix

American Primeval

Shailene Woodley as Eleanor Falco in "To Catch a Killer"

Left to right: Billy Magnussen, Osy Ikhile, Paul G. Raymond, Cristin Milioti, Milanka Brooks in Black Mirror season 7

Sebastian De Souza as Garrett and Sofia Carson as Alex in "The Life List" on Netflix

Black mirror season 7

Josh Duhamel as Staten in "Ransom Canyon" now on Netflix

Angelina Jolie in Life or Something Like It

Fire TV interface on the Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd gen)

A person holding a Nintendo Switch 2 playing Mario Kart World

NYTimes Connections

NYT Strands on a cellphone