Are you looking for the best movies on Netflix in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Middle East? From Extraction 2 to They Cloned Tyrone, there’s so much content on Netflix that it becomes hard to find something to watch. But don’t worry- we’ve gone through all releases from 2023 and have picked up the best movies on Netflix that you can watch right now.
This list mostly has the Best movies on Netflix in English. Click here if you are looking for Indian movies and TV shows on Netflix in Hindi or Malayalam.
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How much is Netflix in the UAE?
You can watch Netflix UAE on your phone, tablet, Smart TV, laptop, or streaming device for a fixed monthly fee. Netflix plans start from AED 29 per month for a basic account to AED 56 per month for support with 4K streaming and multiple profiles.
Top 10 Movies on Netflix this week
The following are the Top 10 movies on Netflix in the UAE. These aren’t the best movies on Netflix, but they are the most-watched movies on Netflix for this past week.
- Jaane Jaan(Watch on Netflix)
- RDX (Watch on Netflix)
- Scream (Watch on Netflix)
- The Black Book (Watch on Netflix)
- Spy Kids Armageddon (Watch on Netflix)
- Arjuna (Watch on Netflix)
- Love at First Sight (Watch on Netflix)
- Crawl (Watch on Netflix)
- The Talented Mr. Ripley (Watch on Netflix)
- The Expendables 3 (Watch on Netflix)
Best movies on Netflix in UAE and Saudi Arabia for 2023
Here is the list of the best movies on Netflix. We go through all new movies released on Netflix every week, so bookmark this page and keep checking for new movies that are added.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Platform: Netflix | Release date: 27/09/2023 | Genre: Comedy/Adventure | Language: English | Rating: 7+
Henry Sugar is a wealthy man who enjoys gambling. One day, he reads a doctor’s report about a patient who could see even after his eyes were medically sealed and bandaged. Intrigued, Sugar sets out to learn this “ability” and eventually finds a book that teaches him to see through objects and predict the future.
He is beyond excited with his newfound powers and uses it to cheat at gaming to make even more money. However, he soon realizes that his powerful ability also comes with great responsibility and greater consequences.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is a short film directed by Wes Anderson and stars Benedict Cumberbatch in the titular role. The film is based on a short story in the 1977 collection The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More by Roald Dahl.
Reptile
Platform: Netflix | Release date: 29/09/2023 | Genre: Crime/Drama | Language: English | Rating: 18+
Following the brutal murder of a real estate agent, Tom Nicholas, a hardened detective, is recruited to uncover the truth and catch the criminal. However, he soon finds out that the rabbit hole goes far deeper than he had thought, and the truth might dismantle the illusions of his own life.
Directed by Grant Singer, Netflix’s Reptile stars Benicio Del Toro, Justin Timberlake, Eric Bogosian, Alicia Silverstone and more.
Heart of Stone
IMDB: 5.7 | Genre: Action/Crime | Language: English | Rating: PG13
Rachel Stone, a ruthless skilled operative, is paired with Nathan Miller, a by-the-book CIA agent, to prevent a terrorist attack. While they discover that their personalities and way of working are polar opposites, they set their differences aside as they realize that they are the only ones who can stop the attack.
The Netflix spy thriller is directed by Tom Harper and stars Gal Gadot, Jamie Dornan, Alia Bhatt, and Archie Madekwe.
Heart of Stone Review | Watch Heart of Stone on Netflix
Bird Box Barcelona
IMDB: 5.3 | Genre: Thriller/Sci-Fi| Language: English/Spanish | Rating: 18+
A direct spin-off (but not a sequel to) Netflix’s 2018 Sandra Bullock starrer Bird Box, Bird Box Barcelona is set in Spain and follows the story of Sebastian and his young daughter, Anna, as they navigate the post-apocalyptic horrors towards a safe haven.
In the Bird Box universe, a mysterious force has taken over the world and decimated the entire population, causing all who see it to take their own lives. And much like Sandra Bullock’s character in the original, you will find Sebastian and Anna in a similar predicament as they chart their journey towards safety. However, little do they know that an unexpected and even more sinister threat is growing that poses a much greater threat than they had ever imagined.
Bird Box Barcelona is directed by Jaume Balaguero and stars Mario Casas, Milena Smit, Lola Duenas, and Alvaro Morte.
Bird Box Barcelona review | Watch Bird Box Barcelona on Netflix
They Cloned Tyrone
IMDB: 6.7 | Genre: Action/Comedy | Language: English | Rating: 18+
They Cloned Tyrone is a science fiction comedy thriller that follows three friends, Tyrone, Jada and Malik. One day when Tyrone disappears without a trace, Jada, desperate to find her friend, begins investigating his disappearance and discovers a hidden underground laboratory in the research facility where she works. She stumbles upon a secret project involving human cloning. Now, she and her other friend, Malik, must come together to uncover the conspiracy behind the cloning and unmask the shadowy organisation pulling the strings.
The Netflix movie is directed by Juel Taylor and stars Keifer Sutherland, Jamie Foxx, John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, and more.
They Cloned Tyrone review | Watch They Cloned Tyrone on Netflix
The Out-Laws
IMDB: 5.4 | Genre: Action/Comedy | Language: English | Rating: 18+
The Out-Laws is an American crime-comedy that follows Owen Browning, a bank manager about to be engaged to his fiancee Parker McDermott. However, one day his bank is held up by a criminal group known as ‘Ghost Bandits’, and Browning soon discovers that these criminals are, in fact, his future in-laws.
Tyler Spindel directs the film and stars Adam DeVine, Pierce Brosnan, Ellen Barkin, Nina Dobrev, Michael Rooker, Poorna Jagannathan, Julie Gaerty, and more.
The Out-Laws review | Watch The Out-Laws on Netflix
Extraction 2
IMDB: 7.0 | Genre: Thriller/Action | Language: English | Rating: 18+
Sam Hargrave and Russo Brothers’ Extraction was a massive success on Netflix, so a sequel was inevitable. At the end of the first movie, we see lead actor Chris Hemsworth die, but as it goes with television and movie tropes, if the character dies off-screen, is he really dead? For Extraction 2, the answer is no, because Hemsworth is well and alive. This time, he and his team are tasked with extracting a family from the clutches of a Georgian gangster. However, the mission goes awry quickly, the gangster dies, and his ruthless brother swears revenge.
Along with Chris Hemsworth, the movie also stars Idris Elba, Olga Kurylenko, and more.
Extraction 2 review | Watch Extraction 2 on Netflix
Through My Window: Across the Sea
IMDB: 5.0 | Genre: Romance/Comedy| Language: Spanish | Rating: 18+
A sequel to the Netflix movie, Through My Window, Across the Sea sees the return of the main protagonists, Ares and Raquel, in yet another teen drama full of love, romance and…doubt?
Ares is now studying in Stockholm and continues to maintain a long-distance relationship with Raquel, which they soon find out is more challenging than they had thought. Over the summer, the couple finally unites; however, instead of finding happiness and rekindling their romance, their relationship gets shrouded with doubt over whether they can actually keep their romance alive.
Through My Window: Across the Sea Review | Watch on Netflix
The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die
IMDB: 6.9 | Genre: Action | Language: English | Rating: 18+
After a century of war between the inhabitants and Danish invaders, peace has finally settled over the land, except for Lord Uhtred of Bebbanburg, who currently rules Northumbria but has yet to pledge his land to the throne.
When King Edward dies, peace is threatened as his potential heirs, Aethelstan and Aelfweard, start battling for the crown. Uhtred, who once mentored and protected Aethelstan, rides to help him secure the throne. But Aethelstan is not the same boy Uhtred once knew, having fallen under a dark influence. As Aethelstan’s actions threaten the life Uhtred has known, he must decide where his loyalties lie, with the king or with his homeland.
Meanwhile, the Danish Warrior-King Anlaf arrives, hoping to use the discord to his advantage. Aethelstan’s actions make enemies across the British Isles, and Anlaf brings the king’s enemies together in an alliance that threatens the dream of a united England. When the coalition seeks Uhtred’s help, he must face a choice between those he cares about and his vision to create a united kingdom.
Watch The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die on Netflix
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always
IMDB: 5.7 | Genre: Action | Language: English | Rating: 7+
It’s Morphin Time! The 30th Anniversary Special of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers takes place three decades after the formation of the original team by Zordon. The original Rangers, who had long disbanded and moved on with their lives, are suddenly faced with a familiar and formidable enemy from the past that poses a significant threat, demanding the team’s reassembly to save the world.
Despite having gone their separate ways, the Rangers’ bond remains strong. Their mantra, “Once a Ranger, Always a Ranger”, has been at the core of their brotherhood and is a testament to their loyalty and commitment to one another. Going by this mantra, they come together again to face the danger threatening to destroy their planet.
As they reunite, the Rangers must also confront their own past and overcome personal challenges that have arisen over the years. With the help of their unique abilities and the power of friendship, they embark on a perilous journey to defeat the common enemy and save the world.
Watch Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always on Netflix
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
IMDB: 7.1 | Genre: Comedy, Mystery | Language: English | Rating: 16+
In this follow to Knives Out, a tech billionaire invites his friends on a yacht for a getaway on a Greek island. When a murder happens, and everyone starts pointing fingers, Detective Benoit Blanc is the only person who can do the job.
Watch Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery on Netflix
New Movies on Netflix
The following are new movies released on Netflix. While they are not necessarily the Best movies on Netflix, you might still want to check them out.
That concludes our list of Best movies on Netflix for 2023. Have you watched any of them? Is there one missing from this list? Let us know in the comments below.
