We have to admit that Netflix's original content has been so good this year, we've been finding it more difficult than ever to leave our favourite spot on the couch. We've even looked into installing a toaster oven next to the television, just so we don't have to pause our binge-watching schedule.
A huge component of Netflix's entertainment takeover has been its nonstop production of amazing movies. From documentaries [1] to romance films [2], we've got our queues insanely stacked with all sorts of cinematic gems. Because we have no doubt that 2019 will bring us even more must-see films, there's no better time to start chipping away at the best films of 2018. No matter what you're looking for — comedy, thriller, romance, teen drama — Netflix has you covered with these originals.
Like Father
Not every honeymoon can go as expected, a lesson Kristin Bell's character learns the hard way in Like Father. When Rachel gets left at the altar, she decides to go on her Caribbean honeymoon anyway, just with her father (played by Kelsey Grammer) instead. The cocktail-induced fun will have you laughing, and the adorable father-daughter bonding will have you feeling some feelings.
Watch it now [3].
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
If we could choose to watch one movie for the rest our lives, it would probably be To All the Boys I've Loved Before [4] (and its potential sequel [5]). The Netflix original adaptation of Jenny Han's bestselling novel tells the story of a teenage girl whose private love letters are released to her crushes. At first she's devastated, but the aftermath ends up being far more magical than she could ever have imagined. Plus, Peter Kavinsky [6] (breakout star Noah Centineo) is everything.
Watch it now [7].
Alex Strangelove
Directed by Craig Johnson, Alex Strangelove features an adorable cast and a beautiful story of self-discovery. It follows Alex Truelove (Daniel Doheny), a popular high schooler who is banking on losing his virginity to his girlfriend Claire (Madeline Weinstein). But in typical high school fashion, nothing goes as planned. Things get a little more complicated when Alex realises he has a crush on a cute guy from another school.
Watch it now [8].
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society
Lily James can do no wrong in our book, and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society is the latest movie that proves just that. If you loved Atonement, you're going to love this movie that tells the story of a writer (James) who heads to Guernsey Island in the aftermath of World War II. There, she meets the adorable Dawsey Adams (Michael Huisman). Trust us, this is a must see.
Watch it now [9].
Come Sunday
Come Sunday is an extremely powerful film that stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Martin Sheen, Condola Rashad, Jason Segel [10], Danny Glover, and Lakeith Stainfield. Ejiofor plays an evangelist who is ostracized by his own church after he preaches that there is no hell. It's based on a true story, which adds a layer of gravitas.
Watch it now [11].
Happy Anniversary
Noel Wells and Ben Schwartz might just be our favourite duo of all time. The two star in Happy Anniversary, a romantic comedy with a touch of drama. The couple are celebrating their third anniversary, but rather than celebrate their relationship, they must decide whether they want to break up or stay together.
Watch it now [12].
Candy Jar
Fans of classic teen comedies will love Candy Jar. Lona Skinner and Bennett Russell are mortal enemies at Hemlock Prep Academy. They butt heads when it turns out both of them want to be debate club president so that they can boast about it on their Ivy League college applications. When the two are forced to compete for the title, they find out they have more in common than they initially thought.
Watch it now [13].
6 Balloons
Abbi Jacobson and Dave Franco make a pretty startling pivot into drama in 6 Balloons. While attempting to throw a birthday party for her boyfriend, Jacobson's character realises that her brother has relapsed, and she needs to find a detox facility for him.
Watch it now [14].
Perdida
Fans of the mystery thriller will love Netflix original Perdida. It's based on Florence Etcheves's novel Cornelia, and the film adaptation does not disappoint. When Cornelia Villalba goes missing from a school field trip in Patagonia, it haunts her friend into the present day, when she's now a police officer.
Watch it now [15].
Set It Up
If you're looking for the perfect romantic comedy for your date night, look no further than Set It Up. The all-star cast features Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Taye Digs, and Lucy Liu [16], and it centres around one major plot point: two assistants need to set their bosses up. Will the plan go smoothly? Does it ever?
Watch it now [17].
Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
Sierra Burgess Is a Loser [18] may not be earning quite as more fanfare as To All the Boys I've Loved, but it's still a solid teen comedy . . . that also happens to star Noah Centineo, so it needs to be on this list.
Watch it now [19].