Movies provide a unique chance to get away from reality, at least for a couple of hours. If you're in quarantine (and you better be!) and need to get off the couch (mentally, that is), we've got you covered with a few original Netflix movies that will take you. Whether you're watching movies you never had time to watch in full, or enjoying one of those movies a second (or third...or fourth...) time, we guarantee you a much-needed mini mental escape.
Rom-Coms and good mood
To all the boys I loved before and to all the boys I loved before PS I still love you
Cast: Lana Condor and Noah Centineo.
About what: I'm putting these two together because it would be socially irresponsible not to watch them side by side. After Lara Jean's (Condor) past love letters come out, she starts faking a date with one of their recipients, popular boyfriend Peter (Centineo). Spoiler: they fall in love with each other for real. Double spoiler alert: things get complicated in the sequel when another love letter recipient returns to town.
Ibiza
Cast: Gillian Jacobs, Vanessa Baier, Phoebe Robinson, Richard Madden.
What is the movie about A business trip to Barcelona gets crazy after Harper (Jacobs) chases a DJ (Madden) to, you guessed it, Ibiza. Rom-com, yes, but female friendship is central to this hilarious film.
Tune
Cast: Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Lucy Liu.
About what: Harper (Deutch) and Charlie (Powell) are both overworked assistants to infernal bosses. So the two hatch a plan to make their leaders fall in love with each other. Watch it during a video meeting with colleagues.
Always be mine
Cast: Ali Wong, Randall Park, Keanu Reeves, James Saito.
What is the movie about Restaurateur Sasha (Wong) thought she had her whole life planned out...that is, until her high school romance came back into her life. Will ancient history become less ancient? Just in case, if you still decide to watch, know: Keanu Reeves is filming in a cameo role.
Kissing booth
Cast: Joey King, Joel Courtney, Jacob Elordi
What is the movie about Elle (King) and Lee (Courtney) are inseparable best friends. But when Elle falls in love with Lee's older brother Noah (Elordi) at the carnival kissing booth and decides to secretly date him, things get much more complicated. What could possibly go wrong?
Someone great
Cast: Gina Rodriguez, LaKate Stanfield, Brittany Snow.
What is the movie about After getting her dream job in the county, music journalist Jenny is dumped by her longtime boyfriend. With a little help from her two best friends, Jenny decides to outlive him (and live with it) for one last night in New York.
Wine Country
Cast: Amy Poehler, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Maya Rudolph, Paula Pell, Emily Spivey.
What is the movie about Comedy queens (see above) come together to put together this hilarious story about a group of friends celebrating a birthday in Napa Valley. Debauchery occurs.
A tall girl:
Cast: Ava Michelle, Sabrina Carpenter, Griffin Gluck.
What are we talking about: At 6'1", Jodie (Michelle) towers over every student in her class, making dating extremely difficult. But with the help of a hot exchange student (you have to eat one, right?), she begins to find love and, more importantly, self-acceptance.
The perfect date
Starring: Noah Centineo, Laura Marano, Camila Mendes.
About what: Centineo is back, and this time his character has a morally ambiguous but entertaining plan. In order to earn money for college, Brooks (the aforementioned Internet boyfriend, whose name is Centineo) creates an application that offers his dating services to any girl.
Drama
Lost Girls
Cast: Amy Ryan, Thomasin McKenzie, Gabriel Byrne.
About what: Based on a true story, a mother investigates her daughter's disappearance after the police drop the case. "Lost Girls, shedding light on the perils of sex work in the US are strong testament to motherly love.
All bright places
Starring: Elle Fanning and Justice Smith.
What is the movie about Based on YA's popular novel of the same name, two high school students find comfort in each other after past traumas. Get ready to feel all the feelings.
Horse Girl
Cast: Alison Brie, Molly Shannon
What is the movie about The slightly quirky Sarah (Brie) is obsessed with crafting, horses, and supernatural crime shows (who isn't?). As strange things start to happen, Sarah (and the audience) wonders what is real and what is a figment of her imagination.horse girl is a psychological thriller to add to your queue when you need a break from romantic comedies.
Bird box
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Trevante Rhodes, John Malkovich.
What is he talking about: the film that has inspired countless internet memes is a must-see (even if there's nothing to see in the plot at all). After mysterious monsters take over the Earth, the survivors must be blindfolded so they can't see the creatures (which are killing them). Sandra Bullock spearheads this poignant thriller.
Dumplings
Cast: Danielle MacDonald and Jennifer Aniston
What is the movie about In this poignant Dolly Parton, Will (McDonald) is the big daughter of a clueless but benevolent beauty queen ex-mom (Aniston) who decides to join in. urban spectacle.
Roma
Starring: Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de Tavira, Diego Cortina Autry
What is the movie about The 2018 award-winning drama is a semi-autobiographical look at the life of director Alfonso Cuarón, who was a middle-class housekeeper. Mexico.
Marriage history
Cast: Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver.
What is the movie about Get ready for a roller coaster of emotions. Johansson and Driver play a couple battling for custody of their young son. Heartbreaking but tenderMarriage Storey is a devastating portrait of a broken marriage.
Two Popes
Starring: Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce.
About what film: The film is based on a true story set in the Vatican after the Vatican leak scandal (where documents exposing church corruption were exposed). This film is a dramatic look at life behind the altar.
Irishman
Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci.
What is the movie about one of the most talked about films of 2019, a crime drama about a family of mafiosi and their hired assassin rivals"Godfather" as the favorite movie of our organized crime.
Sierra Burgess is a loser
Cast: Shannon Purser, Christine Froseth, R.J. Siler, Noah Centineo.What is it about:
The Centineo trifect is complete: In this heartbreak, Sierra (Perser) accidentally tricks Jamie (Centineo) into thinking she's a popular cheerleader. As her web of lies spirals out of her control, Sierra begins to realize that self-love is indeed her most attractive quality.
Self-service laundry
Cast: Gary Oldman, Antonio Banderas, Meryl Streep, James Cromwell.
What is the movie about Come for Meryl, stay for Meryl. In the biographical comedy drama, Ellen (Meryl, yes) investigates a fake insurance policy.
Documentaries
Miss Americana
Cast: Taylor Swift, Andrea Swift, Scott Swift
What is the movie about In this documentarymovie about Taylor Swift is a global superstar who candidly talks about life to the public. Both Swifties and haters will find something to love. Trust.
Gaga: five foot two
Starring: Lady Gaga, Cynthia Germanotta, Andrea Gelardin.
About what: This is Lady Gagawhich you've never seen her before: this makeup-free, glamor-free documentary introduces us to the woman behind the character, Stephanie Joanne Angelina Germanotta.
Homecoming
Cast: Beyoncé, Joe Brown, Jay-Z, Blue Ivy Carter.What is it about: Attention Hive: The mega phenomenon that Beyoncé is is giving viewers a rare glimpse into her personal life.
American factory
Cast: Junmin "Jimmy" Wang, Robert Allen, Dave Burroughs, John Crane, Sherrod Brown
What is he talking about: Produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground Productions, this Oscar-winning documentary explores the lives of factory workers in Ohio and their Chinese billionaire boss.
