Trying to find a movie on Netflix that is made well and is not a disaster to watch is not fun. In fact, it is brutal.
You waste 30 minutes scrolling around, clicking on titles that you have already seen or already read the summary, hoping that the rating has changed or that this time it will be better to watch. Unfortunately, Netflix’s ability to pick movies based on your set preferences is often bad. It is difficult to access the 1000s of other movies on Netflix that are actually available because they keep showing you the same set over and over to pick from.
We have done a little bit of work for you.
Put the kids to bed, pop some popcorn, sit down with your date (spouse) and find these movies on Netflix or other online places. These are ones we discovered that are entertaining and clean. Disclaimer:This is posted as of 9/19/14. At some point, some of these might not be available.
Kon Tiki – With five loyal friends in tow, explorer Thor Heyerdal sails a fragile balsa wood raft along an ancient path some 4,300 miles across the Pacific. ACTION/ADVENTURE
Flawless – On the eve of his retirement, a disgruntled janitor persuades an unhappy executive to join him in a jewel heist in this crime drama set in London. Michael Caine stars in this move! SUSPENSE/THRILLER
The Saratov Approach – This riveting drama tells the true story of two young American missionaries held captive and brutalized for a week in a remote part of Russia. Good ACTION flick that guys and girls will like. SUSPENSE/THRILLER
Fading West – Follow Grammy-winning alt-rock band Switchfoot as they hit the road to electrify live audiences and surf the waves during their 2012 World Tour. GREAT Music and footage on this one. These guys are good examples of husbands and dads. DOCUMENTARY
An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story – In 1986, Michael Morton was convicted of killing his wife in front of their young son. This documentary chronicles his quest to clear his name. DOCUMENTARY
Booker’s Place – This documentary explores an African American waiter’s bold and fateful decision to expose the true state of race relations 1960s Mississippi. This one is a bit intense. Educational and great perspective on Civil Rights in America. DOCUMENTARY
Rocky 1– Probably Sly’s best movie. It is actually a great story line and shot really well. Sylvester Stallone shot to fame as Rocky Balboa, an unknown fighter who’s given a shot at fighting world champ Apollo Creed as a publicity stunt. ACTION/ADVENTURE
Cool Runnings – When Derice Bannock’s chances of qualifying for Jamaica’s track team are dashed, he and his islander friends attempt to form a bobsled team. (It has John Candy in it. Instant Classic) COMEDY
While You Were Sleeping – Sandra Bullock plays a transit worker who rescues a handsome commuter, then pretends to be the comatose man’s fiancee while falling for his brother. ROMANTIC COMEDY
Amistad – Based on a True Story. Steven Spielberg directed this story about the 1839 revolt aboard Spanish slave ship La Amistad and the uprising’s tragic aftermath. ACTION/ADVENTURE
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