Netflix is home to all different types of entertainment. From the fast-paced race of time between the DEA and the cartels to an endearing love story that brings misty eyes to viewers, Netflix has it all.
However, with the few titles that make to the mainstream popularity, many others have failed to live up to the hype. Be it lackluster reviews or simply being unknown, these movies have had polarizing receptions from Netflix fans, making them among the underdogs on the streaming service. Without further ado, here are the top ten underrated movies on Netflix you should add to your watchlist.
10 'Set It Up'
What happens when two overworked assistants trying to make ends meet in New York City attempt to set up their overly demanding bosses on a date? Set It Up is the romantic comedy to watch. Starring Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell, Set It Up is a certified-fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and received fairly favorable reviews from users on Metacritic.
9 'Knock Knock'
Knock Knock pits two overly psychopathic girls (Lorenza Izzo and Ana de Armas) and one faithful husband (Keanu Reeves)against each other on a rainy and eerie night. After his wife and children go for an excursion night on the beach, the two women come and knock on Keanu's character's door and ask for his help ,as they're stuck in the middle of the rain. Little does he know, the two ladies have plotted something dangerous.
8 'Undefeated'
Despite its status as one of the few Oscar-winning documentaries, many haven't discovered Undefeated yet. The movie follows the story of a Bill Courtney-coached high school football team and their rise from the ashes. Directed by Daniel Lindsay and TJ Martin, Sean 'Diddy' Combs also joined the backstage crew as an exec-producer.
7 'Facing The Giants'
Still from the world of football, Facing the Giants is another go-to inspirational title. The Christian-themed movie centers around a football coach who suffers from intense emotional turmoil, but does his best to drive his players to win a state championship title against a fairly more dominant opponent. Despite cast by mostly volunteers from the Sherwood Baptist Church, Facing the Giants generated a whopping $10 million against a $100,000 budget.
6 'Nightcrawler'
Nightcrawler tells the story of Louis "Lou" Bloom (Jake Gyllenhall), an antihero manipulative stringer-turn-journalist who finds himself trapped in a dilemma between his ideality or morality. Lou must do what it takes to deliver the news through his stringer profession. For him, it doesn't matter if it's unethical or it could end up costing his life. The movie itself ended up becoming one of the best movies of 2014, but many seem to have forgotten about this.
5 'PK'
Hailed as one of the highest-grossing movies in India, there are still many reasons to call PK an underrated masterpiece among Western viewers. It beautifully follows a journey of an "alien" to Earth and touches taboo subjects like religion, language, practices, and faiths. Starring the one and only Aamir Khan, PK won two Screen Awards and five Producer Guild Film Awards.
4 'Fruitvale Station'
Oscar Grant was a 22-year-old African-American man who became a victim of racial injustice and police brutality in 2009. His death at the hands of BART Police officer Johannes Mehserle sparked nationwide outrage and is also the backstory of Fruitvale Station. Starring Michael B. Jordan as Oscar Grant, the movie follows several hours before the events took place and the aftermath.
3 'Cam'
If you're wondering what life is like on a day-to-day basis for camgirls, tune into Cam on Netflix. The horror flick brings a different perspective to the marginalized profession of a webcam girl who, most of the time, is underestimated. Starring Madeline Brewer, Melora Walters, Imani Hakim, and Jessica Parker Kennedy, Cam gained a handful of awards from several movie festivals.
2 'Nerve'
What happens when a truth-or-dare game takes a surprising and horrific turn? Nerve, starring Emma Roberts and Dave Franco, follows the joyous and adrenaline-pacing journey of the two lovebirds. But little do they know, they become the prisoners of the game and winning is the only way out.
1 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind takes you all the way to Malawi where Will Kamkwamba (Maxwell Simba) starts his humble beginnings scrapping through local junkyards for electronic components to receiving a degree from Dartmouth College. The movie, which was adapted from the book of the same name, is based on Kamkwamba's true story of success.