Netflix isn’t taking the summer off and has already added a whole host of excellent movies this month, plus, there will be new original movies to watch in July, including The Cloned Tyrone (July 21) and Happiness for Beginners (July 27).
However, with so much new content added on Netflix in July, you may struggle to decide what to watch first. And analysis paralysis can seriously ruin your evening as you spend precious time watching movies aimlessly browsing the massive Netflix library. To help, we’ve got a roundup of the best movies on Netflix, but if you want to know at a glance what the best recent additions are, you’ve come to the right place.
Below I’ve listed my personal favorite new Netflix movies for July 2023, from lighthearted slapstick flick to introspective family drama. In addition, there is also one of the best animated films of all time and a classic directed by James Cameron. There is something for everyone on this list, so let’s dive in…
Bridesmaids (2011)
Bridesmaids is a raunchy comedy that brings together a solid cast of some of the funniest women on the planet. Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, and Ellie Kemper starred in this outrageously funny film, which was a critical and commercial success upon its release in 2011.
The film centers on Annie Walker (Wig), who begins to reconsider her life path when her best friend Lillian (Rudolph) announces her engagement. Chosen as maid of honor, Annie must deal with a tumultuous wedding party and an envious new friend of Lillian’s named Helen (Byrne), who wants the title of top bridesmaid for herself. Comedies don’t get any funnier than this, and there’s good reason McCarthy has garnered a host of accolades for her supporting performance because she absolutely steals the show in almost every scene.
Type: comedy
Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%
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Kick Ass (2010)
Set in a world where there are no superheroes, an ordinary teenager named Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson) impulsively decides to don a green bodysuit and adopt the alter ego of Kick-Ass. Soon discovering he’s not fit for crime-fighting, Kick-Ass ends up in a way over his head after meeting fellow masked Hit-Girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) and Big Daddy and running into crime boss Frank D’Amico (Mark Strong). Turns out being a superhero isn’t that easy after all.
Delightfully violent and utterly gruff, Kick-Ass lives up to its name and then some. While it’s not afraid to rely on juvenile humor, this comic is much more than blood-soaked action and swear-word-filled dialogue. Strong performances from the main cast help elevate the film beyond its somewhat outlandish premise. Although feel free to skip the sequel, it’s not very good.
Type: Character book
Rotten Tomatoes score: 76%
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Jumanji (1995)
There’s no Rock or Kevin Hart in the original Jumanji, but this fantasy adventure film features the late, wonderful Robin Williams in one of his most iconic roles. Jumanji is the perfect pick for a family movie marathon even nearly thirty years after its original release, and it’s just as fun as it was back in 1995.
The film opens with two young brothers, Peter (Bradley Pierce) and Judy (Kirsten Dunst), discovering an old board game in the attic of their new home. However, this jungle-themed game called Jumanji is not a simple Monopoly clone. Every turn unleashes real-world tropical dangers like giant bugs, misbehaving monkeys, and even rhinos. In order to restore order, the siblings must complete the game, and they will get help in the form of a mysterious man who has been trapped in the game’s word for decades.
Type: Fantasy adventure
Rotten Tomatoes score: 52%
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Squid and the Whale (2005)
A semi-autobiographical film from Noah Baumbach — who co-wrote the upcoming Barbie movie alongside Greta Gerwig — The Squid and the Whale centers on two brothers as they try to deal with their parents’ divorce in mid-1980s Brooklyn. This is a character-driven movie that sports an impressive cast that stars Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Owen Klein, and Jesse Eisenberg. Brooklyn’s setting is practically its own personality, too, making it a must-see for anyone with an affection for New York City.
Perfectly blending comedy and drama, The Squid and the Whale is a deeply personal look at family tensions and the chaotic divorce process. Baumbach would later explore these themes further in his Netflix Original Movie, Marriage Story. Consider this a kind of precursor to this highly regarded film.
Type: drama
Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
The first Puss in Boots was a largely unnecessary spin-off from the Shrek franchise. Therefore, it came as a big surprise to me, when the sequel to the decade-long sequel, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, turned out to be one of the strongest animated films not only of the past year, but of the entire year. last decade. It was possible to see that coming?
Boasting a visually impressive animated art style and narrative that will appeal to viewers of any age, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is the definition of a crowd pleaser. It sees the feline eponymous (voiced by Antonio Banderas) team up with former flame Kitty Softpaws (Salma Hayek) in order to find the legendary Star Wish and recover his eight lost lives. But the task is complicated as Goldilocks (Florence Pugh) and her three bears (Olivia Colman, Ray Winston, and Shamson Kayo) are also searching for the fallen star, along with the evil Jack Horner (John Mulaney) and the mysterious masked wolf who relentlessly hunts the puss.
Type: Lusty
Rotten Tomatoes score: 95%
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The Karate Kid (1984)
The classic ’80s game that got thousands of kids into martial arts is back on Netflix. The Karate Kid is a perennial favorite thanks to its mix of instantly likable characters and deeply relatable themes – who hasn’t wanted to take karate to teach a high school bully a lesson?
The karate kid sees 17-year-old Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) struggle to fit in after moving from New Jersey to California, and after becoming the target of a Cobra Kai gang led by black belt student Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), LaRusso is taken under the wing of a handyman. At his apartment is Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita), who also happens to be a karate master. Once you’ve seen the movie, you’ll likely want to start watching its spin-off series on Netflix, Cobra Kai, which aired its fifth season last year. The sixth (and final) season is currently in production.
Type: martial arts
Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%
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Titanic (1997)
A movie that needs no introduction, Titanic is one of the most iconic films of all time, and James Cameron’s masterpiece celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The achievement means this is the perfect time to rewatch, or if you haven’t seen it somewhere before, its return to Netflix this month is an opportunity to fill that huge hole in your movie viewing inventory.
This romantic epic follows a pair of star-crossed lovers aboard a doomed ocean liner. Kate Winslet plays Rose, a member of the upper class who is destined to marry a wealthy aristocrat, while Leonardo DiCaprio plays Jack, a poor entertainer who wins a trip on the Titanic via a game of poker. Despite being from very different worlds, the pair meet and soon fall in love, but the fate of the supposedly unsinkable ship looms large as its maiden voyage meets a tragic end.
Type: romantic
Rotten Tomatoes score: 88%
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