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    Top 20 best movies on Netflix Ireland to watch right now

    Aoife O'MaraBy Aoife O'MaraNovember 10, 2020No Comments5 Mins Read
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    There is loads of choice when it comes to movies on Netflix. Here are our picks of the 20 best movies on Netflix Ireland to watch right now.

    The streaming content site Netflix is no stranger to people looking for a movie fix. Not only do they have an incredibly diverse catalogue of old favourites, but they have created some award-winning originals.

    With so many options and a host of genres to choose from, it can be challenging to decide on what to watch.

    To save you the bother of searching few Netflix for hours, we’ve compiled a list of the top 20 best movies on Netflix Ireland across a variety of genres.

    Covering everything from movie classics to documentaries and of course some Netflix originals, here are the 20 best movies on Netflix Ireland you should watch right now.

    20. Step Brothers – for a cringey laugh

    Step Brothers is sure to give you a laugh.
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    A laugh-out-loud comedy, which follows two step-brothers in their late thirties who are forced to come to terms with living together.

    19. Enola Holmes – a cheeky spin-off of Sherlock Holmes

    Enola Holmes is one of the best movies on Netflix Ireland.
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    This Netflix Original follows Enola Holmes, the little-known youngest Holmes sibling as she tries to uncover the mystery behind her mother’s disappearance. 

    18. Beethoven  – for a family comedy 

    Beethoven is a great family comedy.
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    Although released in 1992, Beethoven is a classic family favourite. The movie is about a loveable St. Bernard, who causes and prevents trouble for his family.

    17. Inheritance – a psychological thriller

    One of the best movies on Netflix Ireland is Inheritance.
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    After the death of her millionaire tycoon father, Lauren is cheated of her rightful millions and instead inherits a bunker with a dark secret. 

    16. The Kissing Booth – a young-adult romantic comedy

    The Kissing Booth is a great teen movie.
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    The Kissing Booth is a quirky romantic comedy that follows the story of a forbidden romance. Although marketed towards teenagers, this is such a fun and easy watch.

    15. Zodiac  – based on a true story

    Zodiac is one of the best movies on Netflix Ireland.
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    This thriller follows the story of the unsolved Zodiac murders in the 1960s.

    Using real accounts from eyewitnesses, this is one of the best true crime movies on Netflix. 

    14. The Holiday – a Christmas romantic comedy 

    The Holiday is the perfect holiday rom-com.
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    In the lead up to the holiday season, this movie is such a feel-good romantic comedy. This film follows the story of two women and their respective love interests. 

    13. 22 July – a docudrama

    22 July is one of the best movies on Netflix Ireland.
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    This movie takes a look at the after-effects of the 2011 Norway terrorist attacks, focusing particularly on the emotional effects of the attack. 

    12. Moneyball – a philosophical drama

    Moneyball is a great philosophical drama.
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    Although this movie is about baseball, it also delves into the power of maths and statistics, and what role they can play in sports.

    11. Murder Mystery – a spin of the classic rom-com

    One of the best movies on Netflix Ireland is Murder Mystery.
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    A married couple who wanted to reignite the spark in their relationship gets caught up in a murder investigation while aboard a billionaire’s yacht. 

    10. The Impossible – an award-winning real-life movie

    The Impossible is an award-winning real-life story.
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    Based on the events of the 2004 tsunami in Thailand, the movie follows the story of one of the survivors and how the events of that tragic day unfolded. 

    9. The Holidate – a hilarious laugh 

    The Holidate is one of the best movies on Netflix Ireland right now.
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    Two singletons end up meeting a week before the holidays and decide that they will be each other’s date to their family gatherings. 

    8. The Green Mile – for a good cry

    The Green Mile is a tearjerker.
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    An unusual inmate who has mind-boggling healing abilities is on death row. The movie follows the story of his encounter with a death row supervisor. 

    7. Life as We Know It – a classic laugh

    One of the best movies on Netflix Ireland is Life as We Know It.
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    Having become the guardians of their friend’s baby, the duo must put their hatred for one another aside so that they can raise the child.

    6. Contagion – for some eerie predictions

    Contagion is a must watch.
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    A virus spreads quickly across the world, killing between 25 and 30 per cent of those it infects. This movie sheds some light on the world of science and the unpredictability of a virus.

    5. Wild Child – a 2008 classic

    Wild Child is one of the best movies on Netflix Ireland.
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    An affluent Malibu teenager is sent to a boarding school in England where she misbehaves and makes enemies with the head girl.

    4. The Social Dilemma – an eye-opening docufilm

    The Social Dilemma is an eye-opening docufilm.
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    Be amazed at the power of data, and how social media companies manipulate users and encourage social media addictions.

    3. Clueless – a modern-day Jane Austen film

    Next on our list of the best movies on Netflix Ireland is Clueless.
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    Nothing beats a classic feel-good movie like Clueless; the film follows a popular rich high school student who decides to give a new student a makeover. 

    2. The Trial of the Chicago 7 – a historical legal drama

    The Trial of the Chicago 7 is a historical legal drama.
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    Based on the actual legal proceedings of the Chicago 7, the movie takes a more in-depth look at how the trial unfolded, and how political the courtroom can be.

    This is truly an eye-opening watch. 

    1. Rebecca – a suspenseful thriller

    Rebecca tops our list of best movies on Netflix Ireland.
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    This is the best movie on Netflix at the moment.

    Based on the novel by Daphne du Maurier, Rebecca centres around a woman who moves into the large estate of her husband.

    However, the story unfolds that he is the widow to Rebecca, who was universally loved. 

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    Aoife O'Mara is a travel-hungry 21-year-old from East Clare. Having returned from a gap year in Melbourne, she discovered a newfound appreciation for the place she calls home. Now studying communications and media production in Griffith College Dublin, she is also writing for the university's magazine. When not dreaming about future trips and adventures, she can be found petting dogs, exploring Ireland's lakes and rivers, and taking photos.

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