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WeirdThe 12 Highest-Rated Movies & Shows Coming To Netflix: April 2018
By Jade Budowski
@jadebudowski
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April 2, 2018, 9:00 p.m. ET
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These are the most critically-acclaimed titles hitting the platform this month.
Photos: Everett Collection ; Illustration: Dillen Phelps
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Jane The Virgin
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100%
What do you do if you find out you're pregnant -- but you've never had sex? That's the basic premise of Jane The Virgin, a series that has quietly been dishing up A-plus content for four years. The CW series has yet to get the awards recognition it deserves, but fans (and critics, judging by its Rotten Tomatoes score) love its unique brand of soapy comedy. If you've been sleeping on Jane the Virgin it's time to wake the hell up and start binge watching.
[Stream Jane The Virgin on Netflix]
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100%
What do you do if you find out you're pregnant -- but you've never had sex? That's the basic premise of Jane The Virgin, a series that has quietly been dishing up A-plus content for four years. The CW series has yet to get the awards recognition it deserves, but fans (and critics, judging by its Rotten Tomatoes score) love its unique brand of soapy comedy. If you've been sleeping on Jane the Virgin it's time to wake the hell up and start binge watching.
[Stream Jane The Virgin on Netflix]
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The Iron Giant
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96%
This animated Cold War-set adventure follows a young boy who strikes up a friendship with a massive, kind-hearted robot from outer space. Unfortunately, the incredibly paranoid government is determined to destroy him - so the two band together to evade the destruction of this friendly giant. This heart-wrenching, thrilling film will move you in unexpected ways.
[Stream The Iron Giant]
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96%
This animated Cold War-set adventure follows a young boy who strikes up a friendship with a massive, kind-hearted robot from outer space. Unfortunately, the incredibly paranoid government is determined to destroy him - so the two band together to evade the destruction of this friendly giant. This heart-wrenching, thrilling film will move you in unexpected ways.
[Stream The Iron Giant]
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Big Time
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 85%
The documentary from Denmark sees architect Bjarke Ingels tackle his biggest project yet: 2 World Trade Center. As he attempts to help restore Manhattan's skyline to its magnificent former glory, we get a glimpse into Ingels' creative process and the obstacles that he faces along the way.
[Stream Big Time on Netflix]
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 85%
The documentary from Denmark sees architect Bjarke Ingels tackle his biggest project yet: 2 World Trade Center. As he attempts to help restore Manhattan's skyline to its magnificent former glory, we get a glimpse into Ingels' creative process and the obstacles that he faces along the way.
[Stream Big Time on Netflix]
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Scarface
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 82%
Brian De Palma's classic crime film should be in everyone's cinematic repertoire, but if you've never seen it, now's the perfect time. Starring Al Pacino as Cuban refugee-turned-drug kingpin Tony Montana, the Miami-set flick's tale of greed, violence, and deception is one whose influence still rings true in the genre today. An added bonus for first-time viewers? You'll finally understand all those one-liners and references popping up in everything.
[Stream Scarface on Netflix]
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 82%
Brian De Palma's classic crime film should be in everyone's cinematic repertoire, but if you've never seen it, now's the perfect time. Starring Al Pacino as Cuban refugee-turned-drug kingpin Tony Montana, the Miami-set flick's tale of greed, violence, and deception is one whose influence still rings true in the genre today. An added bonus for first-time viewers? You'll finally understand all those one-liners and references popping up in everything.
[Stream Scarface on Netflix]
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Friday Night Lights
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 81%
The beloved series may have left the platform, but now you can watch the film that started it all. Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Garrett Hedlund, and Derek Luke, among others, this sports drama tells the story of the Permian Panthers football team, the one glimmer of hope in the economically depressed Odessa, Texas. An inspiring film that reminds you what the sport is all about, Friday Night Lights is an enjoyable, poignant viewing experience for sports fans and cinema lovers.
[Stream Friday Night Lights on Netflix]
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 81%
The beloved series may have left the platform, but now you can watch the film that started it all. Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Garrett Hedlund, and Derek Luke, among others, this sports drama tells the story of the Permian Panthers football team, the one glimmer of hope in the economically depressed Odessa, Texas. An inspiring film that reminds you what the sport is all about, Friday Night Lights is an enjoyable, poignant viewing experience for sports fans and cinema lovers.
[Stream Friday Night Lights on Netflix]
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The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 80%
Joel McHale is back and thriving in the same format that made us all fall in love with The Soup, only this time around, there's pretty much no limit to what he can tackle. McHale takes a weekly look at the world of pop culture and news with the help of celebrity guests and some seriously funny sketches. It's the perfect way to shake up your Sunday.
[Stream new episodes of The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale every Sunday on Netflix]
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 80%
Joel McHale is back and thriving in the same format that made us all fall in love with The Soup, only this time around, there's pretty much no limit to what he can tackle. McHale takes a weekly look at the world of pop culture and news with the help of celebrity guests and some seriously funny sketches. It's the perfect way to shake up your Sunday.
[Stream new episodes of The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale every Sunday on Netflix]
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My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 80%
If you missed the first three installments (featuring former President Barack Obama, George Clooney, and Malala Yousafzai) of David Letterman's new Netflix gig, you better catch up - because 40 minutes of uninterrupted conversation with these incredible people is just too good to skip. The next installment of Letterman's show sees him sit down with JAY-Z and is bound to gift us with some fascinating insight into music, culture, and beyond.
[Stream My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman on Netflix on April 6]
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 80%
If you missed the first three installments (featuring former President Barack Obama, George Clooney, and Malala Yousafzai) of David Letterman's new Netflix gig, you better catch up - because 40 minutes of uninterrupted conversation with these incredible people is just too good to skip. The next installment of Letterman's show sees him sit down with JAY-Z and is bound to gift us with some fascinating insight into music, culture, and beyond.
[Stream My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman on Netflix on April 6]
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Seven
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 80%
"What's in the box?!" This is a question you'll never look at the same way once you've watched Fincher's first go at a serial killer flick. Starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and a terrifying (uncredited, familiar) serial killer, this chilling tale of a killer who bases each of his crimes on the seven deadly sins is one you won't be able to stop thinking about for weeks. Or months. Or years. Yeah, it's one of those.
[Stream Seven on Netflix]
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 80%
"What's in the box?!" This is a question you'll never look at the same way once you've watched Fincher's first go at a serial killer flick. Starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and a terrifying (uncredited, familiar) serial killer, this chilling tale of a killer who bases each of his crimes on the seven deadly sins is one you won't be able to stop thinking about for weeks. Or months. Or years. Yeah, it's one of those.
[Stream Seven on Netflix]
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Sin City
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 77%
Frank Miller's stylish neo-noir graphic novel series comes to life in this equally-sleek film adaptation. Among other violent, corrupt characters, we follow Marv (Mickey Rourke) as he hunts down his girlfriend's killer in the dark, miserable town of Basin City.
[Stream Sin City on Netflix]
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 77%
Frank Miller's stylish neo-noir graphic novel series comes to life in this equally-sleek film adaptation. Among other violent, corrupt characters, we follow Marv (Mickey Rourke) as he hunts down his girlfriend's killer in the dark, miserable town of Basin City.
[Stream Sin City on Netflix]
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Kodachrome
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 75%
This Netflix original film puts a fresh, moving spin on the road trip movie, following a dying photographer (Ed Harris) and his adult son (Jason Sudeikis) as they reunite to travel to the last photo lab that still develops Kodachrome film. With a cast featuring Harris, Sudeikis, and Elizabeth Olsen, among others, you're bound to shed a few tears (and let out a few laughs).
[Stream Kodachrome on Netflix April 20]
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 75%
This Netflix original film puts a fresh, moving spin on the road trip movie, following a dying photographer (Ed Harris) and his adult son (Jason Sudeikis) as they reunite to travel to the last photo lab that still develops Kodachrome film. With a cast featuring Harris, Sudeikis, and Elizabeth Olsen, among others, you're bound to shed a few tears (and let out a few laughs).
[Stream Kodachrome on Netflix April 20]
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The Lost Boys
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 74%
This cult classic horror comedy sees brothers Michael (Jason Patric) and Sam (Corey Haim) move to a small northern California town that they soon discover is a vampire hotspot. Armed with a bumpin' soundtrack and perfect '80s cast, The Lost Boys is a ridiculously watchable romp.
[Stream The Lost Boys on Netflix]
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 74%
This cult classic horror comedy sees brothers Michael (Jason Patric) and Sam (Corey Haim) move to a small northern California town that they soon discover is a vampire hotspot. Armed with a bumpin' soundtrack and perfect '80s cast, The Lost Boys is a ridiculously watchable romp.
[Stream The Lost Boys on Netflix]
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Cold Mountain
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 71%
Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Renee Zellweger, Natalie Portman, and more A-listers star in this romantic war drama that raked in the awards in 2003. The film follows a wounded Confederate soldier as he embarks on a difficult journey back home to reunite with the love of his life.
[Stream Cold Mountain]
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 71%
Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Renee Zellweger, Natalie Portman, and more A-listers star in this romantic war drama that raked in the awards in 2003. The film follows a wounded Confederate soldier as he embarks on a difficult journey back home to reunite with the love of his life.
[Stream Cold Mountain]
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