Many people eagerly anticipate Netflix putting out popular new series [1] like Stranger Things [2] and Black Mirror, but the streaming site also acquires a ton of freshly released movies and original films [3] each year. And these films are nothing to sneeze at!

In the past few months alone, one of its newer films, Mudbound, received a ton of buzz at the Oscars and Golden Globes. So we did our research and rounded up a list of the most critically acclaimed and totally underrated 2018 films that you can watch on Netflix right now. From the comforts of your blanket fortress, you can instantly stream understated gems (all certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes [4]!) that range from incisive social documentaries like Seeing Allred to star-studded biopics like Roxanne Roxanne.

6 Balloons

In the understated indie drama 6 Balloons, Dave Franco plays a struggling heroin addict and new father with a caring sister who helps him find a detox center.

Watch it now. [5]

Seeing Allred

The social documentary Seeing Allred pays homage to the fierce women's rights attorney Gloria Allred, who's renowned for fighting in sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and employment discrimination cases. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in the US Documentary Competition.

Watch it now. [6]

Roxanne Roxanne

The biopic Roxanne Roxanne tells the origin story of rapper Roxanne Shanté, who grew up in the projects of Queens, NY, in the '80s and made her mark with the song "Roxanne's Revenge." It features performances from Chanté Adams, Nia Long, and Mahershala Ali.

Watch it now. [7]

First Match

In her directorial debut, First Match, Olivia Newman tells the story of Monique, a gritty teenage girl who joins her school's all-male wrestling team in order to reconnect with her ex-con father who was formerly a state wrestling champion. Keep an eye out for newcomer Elvire Emanuelle, who plays the protagonist, and Jharrel Jerome, who plays Kevin in Moonlight.

Watch it now. [8]

The Trader (aka Sovdagari)

This short film won the Short Film Jury Award at Sundance for its portrayal of poverty in rural Georgia through the eyes of a traveling trader.

Watch it now. [9]

Benji

Yup, this Netflix original is a modern retelling of the 1974 classic about the fluffy canine who comes to the rescue when his human pals get in trouble. While it's a fresh take on a long-standing classic, it's still full of feel-good, adorable moments that'll make you laugh.

Watch it now. [10]

The Ritual

Set in the sparse, ominous backdrop of the Scandinavian wilderness, The Ritual is about a group of men who meet up for a hike after losing one of their closest friends. The trip could very well be their last as they become lost in the woods full of evil, chilling secrets.

Watch it now. [11]

Happy Anniversary

On their third anniversary, a couple looks back on their relationship and contemplates breaking up in the offbeat indie drama Happy Anniversary. You might recognize its leads, Ben Schwartz and Noël Wells, as Jean-Ralphio on Parks and Recreation and Rachel on Master of None.

Watch it now. [12]