Netflix is ready to celebrate this new year with some amazing and wonderful movies across genres. 2021’s here and what better way to ring in the new year than Netflix. We’ve listed the 5 Best Movies to watch on Netflix this January 2021.

5) Superbad

Netflix Release: January 1

A 2007 American teen comedy film ‘Superbad’ is about ultimate bromance. The movie tells the story of two high school teenagers on a quest to lose their virginity, and alcohol party. However, despite all the teenage shits, the movie is about the anxiety of leaving for college and growing apart, emotions that producer Judd Apatow and writers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg channelled into the hit comedy.

4) Penguin Bloom

Netflix Release: January 27

Penguin Bloom is an upcoming drama film based on the book by the same name. “Penguin Bloom” follows the story of the Bloom family, a happy and exceedingly athletic Aussie tribe, seemingly held together by its only female member, beloved mother Sam (Watts). The movie premiered at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival and is coming on Netflix this January.

3) Enter the Dragon

Netflix Release: January 1

Enter the Dragon is the best movie of the 70s. Bruce Lee broke through racial barriers through this one of the greatest martial arts films of all time. The movie was a turning point in Hollywood also being cultural and historical significance. The success of the movie contributed to mainstream worldwide interest in martial arts inspiring several action films, books and television. In no time, Enter the Dragon became one of the most popular kung fu films ever. 

2) The Departed

Netflix Release: January 1

An American classic crime drama ‘The Departed’ released in 2006 and is live on Netflix. The story follows an undercover cop who has infiltrated an Irish gang in South Boston and that criminal organization’s mole in the Massachusetts State Police as they attempt to identify one another in a thrilling game of cat and mouse that never gets old. The Departed was a commercial success and also won four Oscars.

1) Goodfellas

Netflix Release: January 1

Goodfellas is regarded as one of the greatest crime drama ever made. This gangster movie tells the riveting story of the rise and fall of mob associate Henry Hill. The narrative dives deep into the former criminal’s life, including his relationship with his wife Karen Hill and his mob Italian crime syndicate partners Tommy DeVito and Jimmy Conway. Goodfellas was also nominated for Best Picture and Best Director. You can catch this classic drama on Netflix this 2021.