The Best Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now (Nov. 7–Nov. 14, 2025)
Netflix currently hosts around 7,000 films, offering viewers an overwhelming range of choices. To help narrow it down, this week’s highlights focus on standout titles ranked by popularity, critics' ratings, and personal recommendation.
Ballad of a Small Player
The new drama Ballad of a Small Player immerses viewers in the perilous world of gambling in Macau. Currently sitting at fourth place in Netflix’s popularity charts, this sleek noir thriller captures the obsession and risk of high-stakes play.
Colin Farrell stars as a gambling addict masquerading as an English aristocrat, wandering from one casino to another on the weight of a fabricated past. When his luck begins to collapse, he encounters a mysterious woman who changes everything.
“Ballad of a Small Player is a cunningly crafted gambling noir set at the tables and back alleys of Macau.”
- Directed by: TBD
- Cast: Colin Farrell, Fala Chen, Deanie Ip
- Genre: Drama, Crime
Casino (1995)
For a broader look at the allure and destruction tied to gambling, Martin Scorsese’s Casino (1995) remains essential. The film traces the rise and fall of organized crime’s grip on Las Vegas over several decades.
“Robert De Niro plays ‘Ace’ Rothstein, a Jewish gangster tasked with overseeing the Tangiers casino on the Las Vegas Strip.”
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Cast: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci
- Genre: Crime, Drama
Author’s Summary
A concise weekly roundup recommending Netflix’s most engaging films, spotlighting fresh releases and enduring classics shaped by style, story, and cultural weight.