The Best Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now (May 22-29, 2026)
Netflix has released a list of recommended movies for viewers to check out. Among the highlights is 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' which features a unique friendship between a widowed janitor and a giant octopus. Other notable films include the documentary 'My Octopus Teacher' and 'Pangolin: Kulu's Journey,' both showcasing extraordinary bonds between humans and animals.
- ▪'Remarkably Bright Creatures' is currently second on the US most-watched list.
- ▪The film stars Sally Field and features the voice of Alfred Molina as the octopus.
- ▪'My Octopus Teacher' is a documentary that explores the relationship between a diver and a wild octopus.
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I constantly browse the thousands of movies on Netflix, checking out what's getting the most views on the streaming service and writing up a set of recommendations. I use a variety of metrics like popularity, ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes, and my Letterboxd watchlist to surface four flicks every week. I'm expecting Remarkably Bright Creatures to be one of the best-reviewed Netflix movies of the year, so watch it now so you know what everybody's talking about. Netflix Review .cls-1{fill:#eb002e}.cls-1,.cls-2,.cls-3{stroke-width:0}.cls-2{fill:#7e011f}.cls-4{fill:none;stroke:#fff;stroke-width:5px}.cls-3{fill:#fff} 4.5 Outstanding Check Price Remarkably Bright Creatures It's in second place on the US most-watched list for the week, but everybody's talking about Remarkably Bright…
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