We know that 2019 has already brought us movie release that we'll be streaming for years to come. But today, we're throwing it way back to what we would consider to be some of the golden years for movies — the '00s. From romantic feel-good films (they just don't make them like they used to — you know we're right) to explosive-filled war movies, and side-splitting comedies; these are just a few of our favourite movies you can stream on Netflix right now.
Grab the popcorn and get ready for a wild night in, because these early 2000s Netflix movies are about to take you for a ride back in time.
Good Luck Chuck (2007)
Charlie Kagan (played by Dane Cook [1]) has always been painfully unlucky with love, and when he finds out that every single one of his exes found the love of their lives immediately after their breakup, he assumes his life couldn't get any worse. Soon after, though, it does, as his reputation starts to spread around town, and women flock to him for all the wrong reasons. That is, until Cam Wexler (played by Jessica Alba [2]) shows up.
Watch Good Luck Chuck now.
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Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
The ultimate spoof of '00s movies, Not Another Teen Movie is not only a wondrous throwback to a time before Chris Evans was Captain America, but also to a time when films like Cruel Intentions and Bring it On [4] were big hits, and only just started to stake their claim as classic teen movies.
Watch Not Another Teen Movie now. [5]
A Knight’s Tale (2001)
One of Heath Ledger [6]'s earliest films, A Knight's Tale he plays a peasant who is determined to change his life and win over the fair maiden (played by Shannyn Sossamon), while generally running amock with his friends (played by Mark Addy, Paul Bettany [7], and Alan Tudyk). How does he plan on changing his life? By winning a traditional jousting tourmament, of course.
Watch A Knight's Tale now.
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Kill Bill Volume 2 (2004)
Arguably the best film in the Kill Bill franchise, Kill Bill Volume 2 sees Uma Thurman [9]'s character, The Bride, pick up where she left off in Volume 1, on her quest to complete her hit list.
Watch Kill Bill Volume 2 now. [10]
Hitch (2005)
A wonderful classic movie starring Will Smith [11] (who plays the smooth and suave Alex "Hitch" Hitchens), Eva Mendes [12] (who plays the unlucky in love Sara Melas), and Kevin James (playing the endearingly geeky Albert), Hitch is about a dating coach who helps men find love.
Watch Hitch now. [13]
Daddy Day Care (2003)
When two friends (played by Eddie Murphy [14] and Jeff Garlin) lose their jobs, they decide to not only become stay-at-home dads, but to take it a step further and open a "Daddy Day Care" centre. Expect drama, toilet mishaps, and all the politics that come with challenging a local daycare system.
Watch Daddy Day Care now. [15]
Million Dollar Baby (2004)
Starring Hillary Swank and Clint Eastwood [16], Million Dollar Baby is about a veteran boxing trainer Frankie Dunn (Eastwood), who reluctantly agrees to train newcomer Maggie Fitzgerald (Swank) ahead of a big fight.
Watch Million Dollar Baby now.
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Step Brothers (2008)
When the parents of grown men, Brennan Huff (Will Ferrell [18]) and Dale Doback (John C. Reilly) get married, they become stepbrothers and one happy family. Well, not quite. As the two battle it out for the top spot in their parents' lives, the unexpected happen — they decide it might just be time to grow up after all.
Watch Step Brothers now. [19]
Step Up (2006)
A recent addition to the Netflix catalogue, Step Up will leave you just as hot under the collar now, as it did when you watched it in 2006. This was the film that (blessedly) launched Channing Tatum [20]'s torso into the mainstream and we're still thankful for it — just don't ask us to pretend he and Jenna Dewan aren't the cutest couple ever.
Watch Step Up now. [21]
American Psycho (2000)
American Psycho is a satirical psychological thriller starring Christian Bale [22], who plays Patrick Bateman. He's a gorgeous, respected businessman living in New York — but after dark, he moonlights as a serial killer.
Watch American Psycho now. [23]
Coach Carter (2005)
A bold claim (but we'll make it anyway): sports movies peaked in the '00s, and Coach Carter was easily one of the best. The movie centres around the controversy sparked when high school basketball coach (Coach Carter, played by Samuel L. Jackson [24]) benches the entire team for misbehaving. Channing Tatum [25] is also in this movie, so there's that.
Watch Coach Carter now. [26]
Legally Blonde (2001)
Legally Blonde is the secretly feminist movie that saw a blonde sorority girl, played by Reese Witherspoon [27], stick it to the man (specifically, her awful ex-boyfriend and creepy professor) by shocking everyone with being smart enough to get accepted into Harvard Law School, and then excelling in a big way. Oh, and I dare you to try and name a more iconic duo than Elle Woods and Paulette Bonafonté — I'll wait.
Watch Legally Blonde now. [28]
Maid in Manhattan (2002)
A tale as old as time, Maid in Manhattan is the story of a hotel maid (played by Jennifer Lopez [29]) falling in love with a high profile politician, played by Ralph Fiennes [30].
Watch Maid in Manhattan now. [31]
How High (2001)
If stoner humour isn't your thing, then you should probably give this one a miss. The outrageous story follows Redman and Method Man who play Jamal and Silas, as they smoke something, ahem, magical and ace their Harvard entrance exams. The only thing is, they need to try to survive Harvard well after the magical smoke has run dry.
Watch How High now. [32]
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Shaun doesn't really know what he's doing with his life — that is, until a random, savage zombie attack hits and suddenly, he has to figure out who he wants to be.
Watch Shaun of the Dead now. [33]
Superbad (2007)
Superbad is the comedy about two friends who promise to supply a high school party with alcohol, and their hunt for booze leads them into a series of downright unbelievable scenarios. Starring Seth Rogan, Jonah Hill [34], Emma Stone [35], Michael Cera [36], and of course Christopher Mintz-Plasse as McLovin.
Watch Superbad now.
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Nights in Rodanthe (2008)
Richard Gear and Diane Lane [38] are the only two people left stranded in a North Carolina inn following a huge storm, and we're sure you can guess the rest.
Watch Nights in Rodanthe now. [39]
You Got Served (2004)
You Got Served is the dance movie about an all-boy dance crew that goes from winning warehouse dance battles, to challenging a group of Orange County rich kids for a pot of $5,000. As a refresher, Omarion fronts the dance crew, and Lil' Fizz, Raz-B, and J-Boog (the other members of the boy band B2K), plus Marques Houston are also in the crew. Plus, the soundtrack for this one is *chef's kiss*.
Watch You Got Served now. [40]
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008)
There aren't many romantic comedies that capture the angsty, and painfully awkward teenage years quite as perfectly as Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging. The movie is based on books by Louise Rennison, about 14-year-old girl Georgia Nicholson (played by Georgia Groom) as she tries to woo her crush.
Watch Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging now. [41]
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
We refuse to limit a Christmas Movie to the holiday season — especially when it involves a movie as nostalgic as The Grinch. Played by Jim Carrey [42], this Christmas classic tells the tale of The Grinch attempting to do his worst by ruining Christmas for the excessively festive town of Whoville and how the kindness of an adorable little girl, Cindy Lou (played by a young Taylor Momsen) might just melt his stone-cold heart.
Watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas now. [43]
Gladiator (2000)
Starring Russell Crowe [44], Gladiator is set in Roman times and follows a powerful general who is forced to slum it as a common gladiator.
Watch Gladiator now. [45]
50 First Dates (2004)
Another romantic comedy that we've all watched multiple times, 50 First Dates is set in Hawaii, and is about an arrogant vet Henry (played by Adam Sandler [46]) who falls for the beautiful Lucy (played by Drew Barrymore [47]). The only catch is, Lucy has short-term memory loss, so Henry not only has to convince her family that he really is in love with Lucy, but must romance Lucy all over again every single day. Plus, the soundtrack is filled with soothing Hawaiian songs, so it's a winner all 'round.
Watch 50 First Dates now. [48]
Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)
One of the most iconic romantic comedies of the '00s, Bridget Jones's Diary tells the story of a London-based woman (played by Renée Zellweger [49]) as she hunts Mr. Right — and Mr. Right Now.
Watch Bridget Jones's Diary now. [50]
The Hurt Locker (2008)
An American war film that follows a bomb squad during the Iraq war, The Hurt Locker is a six-time Oscar winning movie starring Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, and Brian Geraghty.
Watch The Hurt Locker now. [51]
Blow (2001)
Starring Johnny Depp [52], Penelope Cruz [53], and Franka Potente, Blow is the story of how George Hung and the Medellín Cartel (lead by Pablo Escobar) established the cocaine market in the United States in the 1970s. It is inspired by true stories, and was the final film directed by Diego Delgado.
Watch Blow now. [54]
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)
Mall Cop is a hilarious comedy about a single man from the suburbs who takes his job as a (you guessed it) mall security guard very seriously — the only problem is, no one else around him does.
Watch Paul Blart: Mall Cop now. [55]
Mr. Deeds (2002)
Foot fetishes aside, Mr. Deeds is a feel-good comedy about a lovely man Goodfellow Deeds (played by Adam Sandler [56]) who suddenly inherits a LOT of cash when a long lost relative dies.
Watch Mr Deeds now. [57]
The Notebook (2004)
We're pretty sure no one will fight us when we say The Notebook is one of the best romance films ever made. For anyone who hasn't seen this classic — firstly, we can't be friends — The Notebook is the movie adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' book by the same name. It kicks off in South Carolina in the 1930s and spans decades, following the love story of Ally Hamilton (played by Rachel McAdams [58]) and Noah Calhoun (played by Ryan Gosling [59]).
Watch The Notebook now. [60]
Good Will Hunting (2007)
In Good Will Hunting, Matt Damon [61] plays a janitor at MIT — but when his genius-level IQ is discovered by a Professor at the university (played by Stellan Skarsgard), he is pushed to reach his full potential. The film also stars Robin Williams [62], and Ben Affleck [63], who's gelled hair is peak '00s.
Watch Good Will Hunting now. [64]
The House Bunny (2008)
When Shelley, a Playboy Bunny, gets kicked out of the mansion for being too old, she must find a new place to restart her life. She ends up befriending a house of sorority girls who teach her just as much as she teaches them.
Watch The House Bunny now [65].
Gangs of New York (2002)
Set in the 1860s, this drama follows Amsterdam Vallon (Leonardo DiCaprio [66]), who is released from prison and in search of getting revenge on his father's killer.
Watch Gangs of New York now [67]
What a Girl Wants (2003)
In this 2003 comedy starring Amanda Bynes [68], an American teen travels to England to find out who her dad is. Things get complicated when she finds out he's a "lord" and currently running for political office. The two have to learn how to be a family regardless of the circumstances.
Watch What a Girl Wants now [69].
Pineapple Express (2008)
When a process server and his weed dealer (played by Seth Rogan and James Franco [70], respectively) accidentally witness a corrupt cop and a hitman commit a murder, they think they can simply flee from their troubles — but that's easier said than done, of course.
Watch Pineapple Express now [71].
Sydney White (2007)
In this modern-day Snow White retelling, Amanda Bynes [72] plays a college freshman hoping to be accepted by the same sorority her late mother had membership in. However, when it is determined that Sydney is not Kappa material, she teams up with the seven rejects of the Vortex to make their own rules (and to take down the Kappa queen bee, played by Sara Paxton).
Watch Sydney White now [73].
P.S. I Love You (2007)
This tear-jerking romance movie follows a happy married couple Holly and Gerry, played by Gerard Butler [74] and Hilary Swank [75]. Sadly, Gerry learns he has a brain tumor and passes away, leaving Holly with 10 letters that each contain heartfelt messages to her, all signed the same way ("P.S. I love you").
Watch P.S. I Love You now [76].
Mona Lisa Smile (2003)
Julia Roberts [77] stars in this 1950s-set drama as a young, forward-thinking art history teacher at the all-female Wellesley College. She questions the antiquated societal norms and roles of women as she teaches her students (played by Kirsten Dunst [78], Julia Stiles, Maggie Gyllenhaal [79], and Ginnifer Goodwin [80]) the importance of being true to themselves.
Watch Mona Lisa Smile now [81].
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)
Seth Rogen [82] and Elizabeth Banks star in this comedy about two best friends and roommates who resort to dabbling in the adult film industry to get out of debt. What ensues complicates their relationship and results in a much wilder experience than they expected.
Watch Zack and Miri Make a Porno now [83].
Van Wilder Party Liaison (2002)
A popular party animal determined to stay in college for as long as possible must find a way to fund his tuition when his dad cuts him off. Ryan Reynolds [84] stars in this comedy film that really sealed his cinematic superstardom after his Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place days.
Watch Van Wilder Party Liaison now [85].
Evan Almighty (2007)
Steve Carell [86] and Morgan Freeman [87] star in this fantasy disaster comedy film based on the biblical story of Noah and the ark. In this take, a congressman must prepare for a flood while his family and everyone around him thinks he's lost his marbles.
Watch Evan Almighty now [88].
In Bruges (2008)
When two hitmen end up in Belgium after a heist gone wrong, one finds himself anxious to leave while the other falls in love — first with the city, and then with a woman. The longer the men stay, the stranger things [89] get, and we guarantee you'll want to book a trip to Bruges after watching this one.
Watch In Bruges now [90].
Mamma Mia! (2008)
Meryl Streep [91] and Amanda Seyfried [92] star as a mother-and-daughter duo who must face the mother's three past flames on the eve of the daughter's wedding (all to the tune of Abba's greatest hits, of course).
Watch Mamma Mia! now [93].
Snatch (2000)
Directed by Guy Ritchie [94], this crime comedy not only features Brad Pitt [95] as a bare-knuckle boxer who gets in trouble with the mob — it also has so many plot twists that you'll have to watch the movie two or three times through before you catch them all.
Watch Snatch now [96].
Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
Get in on the cult comedy that spawned its own Netflix series [97].
Watch Wet Hot American Summer now. [98]