What are the best indie films and series on Netflix right now?

In the United States, as of November 11, 2026: Wind River (2017), rated 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB, then Bugonia and Nimona.

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.

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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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The best indie movies and shows on Netflix right now

Right now the best indie films and series on Netflix in the United States are Wind River (2017), Bugonia (2025) and Nimona (2023). This is the top 25 streaming there today, ranked by how well rated each one is, how many people have rated it, and what people are watching now.

Updated November 11, 2026 · streaming in the United States

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1. Wind River2017
Film · 1h 47mCrime, Mystery, Thriller★ 7.4
An FBI agent teams with the town's veteran game tracker to investigate a murder that occurred on a Native American reservation.
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2. Bugonia2025
Film · 1h 59mScience Fiction, Thriller, Comedy★ 7.3
Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
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3. Nimona2023
Film · 1h 42mAnimation, Family, Fantasy★ 7.8
A knight framed for a tragic crime teams with a scrappy, shape-shifting teen to prove his innocence.
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4. Moonlight2016
Film · 1h 52mDrama★ 7.4
The tender, heartbreaking story of a young man’s struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality.
Stream onNetflixKanopy (free)Hoopla (free)Fawesome (free)+6
5. I'm Still Here2024
Film · 2h 18mDrama, History★ 7.9
A woman married to a former politician during the 1971 military dictatorship in Brazil is forced to reinvent herself and chart a new course for her family after a violent and arbitrary act.
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6. Still Alice2014
Film · 1h 41mDrama★ 7.5
Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children, is a renowned linguistics professor who starts to forget words. When she receives a devastating diagnosis, Alice and her family find their bonds tested.
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7. David2025
Film · 1h 49mAnimation, Family, Drama★ 8.0
From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable…
Stream onNetflixAngel Studios
8. The Menu2022
Film · 1h 47mComedy, Horror★ 7.2
A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
Stream onNetflixHulufuboTVYouTube TV+1
9. Phantom Thread2017
Film · 2h 10mDrama, Romance★ 7.3
In 1950s London, a renowned dressmaker's meticulous lifestyle begins drastically changing as his relationship with his young muse intensifies.
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10. Ready or Not2019
Film · 1h 36mHorror, Comedy★ 7.1
A young bride's wedding night turns into her worst nightmare when her ridiculously rich in-laws force her to play a gruesome game of hide-and-seek.
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11. BEEF2023
Series · 2 seasonsComedy, Drama★ 7.8
Minor conflicts spiral into consuming feuds between individuals, exposing pride, resentment, and hidden pain.
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12. Song Sung Blue2025
Film · 2h 13mMusic, Romance, Drama★ 7.4
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
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13. The Northman2022
Film · 2h 17mAction, Adventure, Fantasy★ 7.0
Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy's mother.
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14. Snowden2016
Film · 2h 15mDrama, History, Crime★ 7.1
CIA employee Edward Snowden leaks thousands of classified documents to the press.
Stream onNetflixStarzKanopy (free)Xumo Play (free)+1
15. The Secret: Dare to Dream2020
Film · 1h 47mDrama, Romance★ 7.4
A widow with three children hires a handyman to fix her house during a major storm. When not doing home repairs, he shares his philosophy of believing in the power of the universe to deliver what we want.
Stream onNetflixLionsgate+YouTube Free (free)
16. Downton Abbey2019
Film · 2h 2mDrama, Romance, History★ 7.2
The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging…
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17. Harriet2019
Film · 2h 5mDrama, History★ 7.3
The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
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18. Eighth Grade2018
Film · 1h 34mComedy, Drama★ 7.1
Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school — the end of her thus far disastrous eighth grade year — before she begins high school.
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19. Zero Dark Thirty2012
Film · 2h 37mThriller, Drama★ 7.0
A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 in May, 2011.
Stream onNetflixParamount+Sony Pictures Core
20. TÁR2022
Film · 2h 38mMusic, Drama★ 7.1
As celebrated conductor Lydia Tár starts rehearsals for a career-defining symphony, the consequences of her past choices begin to echo in the present.
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21. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale2025
Film · 2h 3mDrama, Romance★ 7.1
When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial strife, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace.
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22. One Day2024
Series · 1 seasonDrama★ 7.7
After spending graduation night together, Emma and Dexter go their separate ways — but their lives remain intertwined.
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23. Mo2022
Series · 2 seasonsComedy, Drama★ 7.2
In Texas, Mo straddles the line between two cultures, three languages and a pending asylum request while hustling to support his Palestinian family.
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24. Halston2021
Series · 1 seasonDrama★ 7.0
His name built an empire. His style defined an era. American fashion designer Halston skyrockets to fame before his life starts to spin out of control.
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25. Dear White People2017
Series · 4 seasonsComedy, Drama★ 6.0
Students of color navigate the daily slights and slippery politics of life at an Ivy League college that's not nearly as "post-racial" as it thinks.
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Questions

What are the best indie films and series on Netflix right now?: In the United States, as of November 11, 2026: Wind River (2017), rated 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB, then Bugonia and Nimona.
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.

The best indie movies and shows on Netflix right now

1. Wind River2017

2. Bugonia2025

3. Nimona2023

4. Moonlight2016

5. I'm Still Here2024

6. Still Alice2014

7. David2025

8. The Menu2022

9. Phantom Thread2017

10. Ready or Not2019

11. BEEF2023

12. Song Sung Blue2025

13. The Northman2022

14. Snowden2016

15. The Secret: Dare to Dream2020

16. Downton Abbey2019

17. Harriet2019

18. Eighth Grade2018

19. Zero Dark Thirty2012

20. TÁR2022

21. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale2025

22. One Day2024

23. Mo2022

24. Halston2021

25. Dear White People2017

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