Online streaming platforms like Netflix have not only given viewers the flexibility to choose the content they want to spend their time on, but they have also given directors the flexibility to create independent films. Filmmakers have been given the power to tell stories that the general public may not like, but are made for a specific audience that values great stories. If you’re looking for unseen movies on Netflix, look no further.
Here are 5 undiscovered gems on Netflix that you shouldn’t turn a blind eye to:
1. The Girl in the Yellow Shoes (2010)
- Cast: Kalki Koechlin, Naseeruddin Shah, Gulshan Devaiah, Shiv Kumar Subramaniam, Mushtaq Khan
- Genre: Crime/Mystery/Thriller
- IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
- Director: Anurag Kashyap
That Girl in Yellow Boots was first screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2010 and was later screened at several festivals around the world. After this undiscovered gem came on OTT on Netflix, people came to know the story of Ruth coming to India to meet her father. As she tries to survive in the country and get used to how society works, she eventually succeeds in finding the location of her father who has changed his name. But was she able to face him? Well, for this you will have to watch this underrated film on Netflix.
2. Strange Tales (2021)
- Cast: Fatima Sana Shaikh, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nushrat Bharucha, Abhishek Banerjee, Konkana Sen Sharma, Aditi Rao Hydari, Shefali Shah
- Genre: Drama/Romance
- IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
- Directors: Shashank Khaitan, Raj Mehta, Neeraj Ghaywan, Kayoz Irani
Strange Tales is an anthology film consisting of four short film segments directed by different directors. Co-produced by Karan Johar, the film shows how the characters deal with their emotions while trying to move on with life and mend their broken relationships. This is another overlooked gem that should be watched on Netflix before the year ends.
3. Starfish (2023)
- Cast: Khushali Kumar, Milind Soman, Ehan Bhatt, Vidya Malavade, Tushar Khanna
- Genre: Drama/Romance/Thriller
- IMDb Rating: 4.5/10
- Director:Akhilesh Jaiswal
Starfish takes us to the depths of life and the ocean where an expert diver finds solace but is constantly reminded of his troubled past. As she tries to find the cause of past events that continue to haunt her, she meets her mother’s friend who tells her stories that lead her to dedicate her life to finding answers to her life’s mysteries. Inspire to do.
4.Surprised!
- Cast: Priyanka Bose, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Ankit Raj, Anangsha Biswas, Santosh Juvekar
- Genre: Drama/Romance
- IMDb Rating: 5.0/10
- Director: Samit Kakkar
A night of bliss for a Bollywood superstar turns out to be life-changing for many. While he tries to keep his reputation intact, a woman tries to free herself from the clutches of a pimp. In the end, all the stories intertwine into one violent ending, leaving the audience in awe!
5. Lift Boy
- Star Cast: Moin Khan, Naila Masood, Anisha Shah, Sagar Kale
- Genre: Comedy/Drama
- IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
- Director: Jonathan Augustin
Finally, on this list of overlooked movies to watch on Netflix is The Lift Boy. As the title suggests, the film is about a 24-year-old boy who is forced to work as a lift operator in a luxurious building in Mumbai to make ends meet. It shows how a woman helps him live a better life by educating him.
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