To be eligible for this list a movie has to have won an Oscar in one of the “major” categories (Best Picture, Director, Screenplay or one of the four acting fields). So, without further introduction, these are the best movies on Netflix that have previously won an Oscar.

Here are 14 of the best movies you can watch on Netflix right now, and if you'd rather go with a series, check out our picks for the best TV shows to watch on Netflix. Paul Mescal received an Oscar nomination for his work in Aftersun as a father who takes his 11-year-old daughter on a vacation to a Turkish resort.

They know that while they can make great shows with complex and entertaining stories at the end of the day they will also have to make some interesting erotic films and TV shows to attract more viewers and to incentivize the current audience members to stay subscribed to the streaming service.