The 17 Independent Movies on Netflix with the Highest Rotten Tomatoes Scores

One of the best things about Netflix is that it helps connect up-and-coming filmmakers and independent auteurs to audiences around the globe. The streaming service’s “independent” section features massive cultural hits, sweet hidden gems, and a number of movies that dazzled audiences so much at film festivals that Netflix bought the exclusive rights to them. But how can you tell which titles in the Netflix indies section are actually the best? Sure, you’ve heard of Pulp Fiction and Roma, but what about the effortless charm of Little Men or Tramps?

Decider went through Netflix’s entire indie section and found the 17 movies with the highest Rotten Tomatoes scores. That means these are the films that critics have almost unanimously agreed are good. There are a number of famous Oscar contenders in the mix, like Boyhood, The Pianist, and Netflix’s own Mudbound. There’s also Winter’s Bone, the movie that make J. Law “J. Law,” and An Education, the film that introduced us to Carey Mulligan. Finally, there are a ton of spectacular films that flew well under the radar — but now you can see them and recommend to all your friends. There’s the bittersweet love story, The Cakemaker, the explosive LA riots film, Gook, and of course, the tender coming-of-age story King Jack. Even more surprising? Two of the top indie films on Netflix aren’t super-serious arthouse fare. In fact, they are crowd-pleasing comedies.

Here are the 17 independent films on Netflix with the highest Rotten Tomatoes scores.