In the mood for hidden gems? Netflix has several underrated movies, including a historical drama, a heartbreaking international pick, and a unique sports film.
If your Netflix queue is starting to feel a little too predictable, it’s time to dig deeper. Sure, the streaming giant loves to highlight the latest blockbusters and guide viewers to their buzzy originals, but tucked away behind all the big names are some seriously underrated gems that are easy to miss. These underrated flicks may not have topped the charts, but they are certainly worth your time.
Whether you’re in the mood for a heavy historical drama, a heartbreaking international pick, or a unique sports film, there’s something for every kind of viewer among Netflix’s underrated movies. Why settle for the same old choices? Get cozy this weekend and add these underappreciated Netflix movies to your watchlist — you might just find a new favorite before Monday comes around.
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In How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, M (Putthipong “Billkin” Assaratanakul), a university dropout and aspiring video game streamer, sees an opportunity for financial gain when his grandmother, Mengju (Usha Seamkhum), is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Inspired by his cousin Mui’s inheritance after caring for their grandfather, M volunteers to be Mengju’s caregiver, hoping to secure her Bangkok home in the will. Initially driven by greed, M’s relationship with his grandmother evolves as he takes on her daily routines, including running her congee stall. As he becomes closer to his grandmother, M realizes that there’s a ton of family drama he doesn’t know about and soon learns his place in it.
