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Right now the best hidden gems on Netflix in the United States are Beauty in Black (2024), On My Block (2018) and The West Wing (1999). This is the top 30 streaming there today, ranked by how well rated each one is, how many people have rated it, and what people are watching now.

Highly rated by the people who've seen them, at least two years old, and not seen by many: the ones nobody has recommended to you yet.

Updated November 12, 2026 · streaming in the United States

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  1. 6. The Art of Racing in the Rain2019

    Film · 1h 49mDrama, Romance★ 8.1

    A family dog – with a near-human soul and a philosopher's mind – evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his human owner, a race-car driver.

    Stream onNetflixDisney+YouTube TV

  2. 8. Purple Hearts2022

    Film · 2h 2mRomance, Drama★ 8.0

    An aspiring musician agrees to a marriage of convenience with a soon-to-deploy Marine, but a tragedy soon turns their fake relationship all too real.

    Stream onNetflix

  3. 17. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind2019

    Film · 1h 53mDrama, History★ 7.9

    Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.

    Stream onNetflix

  4. 20. Bo Burnham: Inside2021

    Film · 1h 28mComedy★ 8.0

    Stuck in COVID-19 lockdown, US comedian and musician Bo Burnham attempts to stay sane and happy by writing, shooting and performing a one-man comedy special.

    Stream onNetflix

  5. 25. Hustle2022

    Film · 1h 57mDrama, Comedy★ 7.7

    After discovering a once-in-a-lifetime player with a rocky past abroad, a down on his luck basketball scout takes it upon himself to bring the phenom to the States without his team's approval.

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  7. 26. Hannah Gadsby: Nanette2018

    Film · 1h 9mComedy★ 7.9

    The Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby is taking an anti-comedy stance in her newest special.

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  8. 27. Beasts of No Nation2015

    Film · 2h 17mDrama, War★ 7.6

    Based on the experiences of Agu, a child fighting in the civil war of a West African country. Follows Agu's journey as he's forced to join a group of soldiers.

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  9. 28. Ricky Gervais: Humanity2018

    Film · 1h 19mComedy★ 7.6

    In his first special in seven years, Ricky Gervais slings his trademark snark at celebrity, mortality and a society that takes everything personally.

    Stream onNetflix

  10. 29. To All the Boys: Always and Forever2021

    Film · 1h 54mRomance, Comedy, Drama★ 7.5

    Senior year of high school takes center stage as Lara Jean returns from a family trip to Korea and considers her college plans — with and without Peter.

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  11. 30. Ordinary Angels2024

    Film · 1h 58mDrama★ 7.7

    Inspired by the incredible true story of a hairdresser who single-handedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter.

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Questions

What are the best hidden gems on Netflix right now?
In the United States, as of November 12, 2026: Beauty in Black (2024), rated 8.5 out of 10 on TMDB, then On My Block and The West Wing.
How is this list made?
Watchwalla asks TMDB for everything of this kind that streams in your country today, ranks it by rating (pulled toward the middle until enough people have rated a title), with a nudge for what's new and what people are watching now, and refreshes the list every day. Streaming availability comes from JustWatch, through TMDB.
Can it pick something for me?
Yes. The picker at watchwalla.com/tonight asks who's watching, how much time you have and what you're in the mood for, and gives three picks streaming where you are. Sign in and every title also gets a match score for your own taste.

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