The Best "Netflix and Chill" Movies Available Now

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Vote up the best movies to put on when you just want to hook up with your partner

When you’re dating someone, or even just hooking up, going out on a date can be expensive. And if you’re just trying to get a little action, dinner and drinks is the exact opposite of what you want to do. Thank god for whatever make-out genius came up with the term “Netflix and chill” for when you want to hook up with someone, but don’t want to put in any real effort. Getting dressed up and shelling out thirty bucks for a movie ticket is totally pointless when you can watch any movie you want on Netflix without even having to put pants on!  

Once you’ve invited someone over to watch Netflix and chill, the only real work that you have to do is to choose the perfect movie. Picking movies to hook up to might sound easy, but it’s harder than you’d think. We did the work so you don’t have to. Behold, the best movies to put on when you want to “watch Netflix and chill.”

When you’re trying to put on a movie and hook up with someone, you don’t want to play a film that’s too involving – so any and all action movies are off the table. The perfect Netflix and chill movie starts off well, but then they slow down. The less dialogue the better. Foreign language film are great, because you can use them as background noise. The longer the movie, the better. Bonus points if the flick you pick has tons of steamy sex scenes to get you both in the mood. There are even some underrated television shows that may be great to put on during a Netflix and chill night. 

Vote up the best movies to put on when you just want to get some, and feel free to add any films we may have missed! 

Most divisive: Pulp Fiction
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  • About Time
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    26 votes
    • Actors: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, Tom Hollander, Margot Robbie
    • Directed by: Richard Curtis
    The romantic comedy-drama About Time is a captivating exploration of love, life, and time travel. The protagonist Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) learns on his 21st birthday that he can time travel, a secret passed down through the men in his family. He uses this ability to win over Mary (Rachel McAdams), the woman of his dreams. However, as Tim navigates the complexities of life with this extraordinary gift, he soon realizes that even time travel cannot protect him from the ups and downs of life. Directed by Richard Curtis, About Time is a heartwarming tale about making every moment count.

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  • Saving Mr. Banks
    2
    21 votes
    • Actors: Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Paul Giamatti, Jason Schwartzman, Colin Farrell
    • Directed by: John Lee Hancock
    Saving Mr. Banks is a biographical drama centered on the making of the classic Disney film, Mary Poppins. The narrative unfolds as Walt Disney (Tom Hanks) seeks to obtain the movie rights from author P.L. Travers (Emma Thompson). Travers, a stern and uncompromising woman, proves a tough negotiator due to her personal attachment to her creation. As Disney tries to charm the reluctant author, flashbacks reveal Travers's troubled childhood in Australia that inspired Mary Poppins. Directed by John Lee Hancock, this 2013 film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score.

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  • Pulp Fiction
    3
    36 votes
    • Actors: John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth
    • Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
    Pulp Fiction, a quintessential Quentin Tarantino piece, is a genre-defying blend of crime, drama, and black comedy. The film intricately weaves the lives of two hitmen - Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson), with a washed-up boxer Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis), and a mob boss's wife Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman). Punctuated by Tarantino's signature non-linear storytelling, the movie explores themes of redemption and consequences. It bagged the prestigious Palme d'Or at Cannes in 1994, testifying to its cinematic brilliance.

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  • Hell or High Water
    4
    15 votes
    • Actors: Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Gil Birmingham, Marin Ireland
    • Directed by: David Mackenzie
    In the heartland of Texas, Toby Howard (Chris Pine) and his ex-con brother Tanner (Ben Foster) embark on a desperate scheme. Their mission: bank robbery. The goal - to save their family ranch from foreclosure. As they dodge law enforcement, their nemesis emerges in the form of Marcus Hamilton (Jeff Bridges), a nearly-retired Texas Ranger who is hell-bent on bringing them to justice. Hell or High Water is a modern western crime thriller that earned four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. It's a story of survival, kinship, and retribution, where the lines between right and wrong blur in the scorching Texan heat.

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  • Ex Machina
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    24 votes
    • Actors: Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, Alicia Vikander, Sonoya Mizuno, Claire Selby
    • Directed by: Alex Garland
    In the gripping sci-fi thriller Ex Machina, Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson), a young programmer, wins an opportunity to spend a week at the secluded residence of his company's elusive CEO, Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac). Here, he is introduced to Ava (Alicia Vikander), an advanced AI creation. As Caleb digs deeper into Ava's artificial consciousness, he finds himself tangled in a complex web of manipulation and deceit. The movie, directed by Alex Garland, has won critical acclaim, including an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Its exploration of AI ethics and human interaction offers a thrilling ride, leaving viewers questioning the boundaries of technology and humanity.

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    • Actors: Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Emily Watson, David Thewlis, Charlie Cox
    • Directed by: James Marsh
    The Theory of Everything is a biographical drama that chronicles the life of renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking (Eddie Redmayne). The narrative unfolds, revealing his ground-breaking work in physics and his battle with ALS. Jane Wilde (Felicity Jones), Hawkings's first wife, plays a pivotal role in his life and their relationship forms the emotional crux of the film. Directed by James Marsh, this movie won Redmayne an Academy Award for Best Actor. It's a poignant exploration of love, ambition, and resilience against all odds.

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