The Best Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now (Nov. 7–14, 2025)
Netflix’s library hovers around 7,000 titles, making it a challenge to find the true gems. This week’s highlights offer a mix of modern intensity and classic grandeur, perfect for any movie night.
Ballad of a Small Player
This new drama draws viewers into the high-stakes world of gambling in Macau. Colin Farrell takes on the role of a desperate gambler masquerading as an English aristocrat, drifting through casinos until fate leads him to a mysterious woman who alters his fortunes — but not without consequences.
“Ballad of a Small Player is a cunningly crafted gambling noir set at the tables and back alleys of Macau.”
- Starring: Colin Farrell, Fala Chen, Deanie Ip
- Genre: Drama, Thriller
- Current Netflix Rank: #4 in popularity
Casino (1995)
For a broader, more operatic take on risk and fortune, Martin Scorsese’s Casino revisits the golden age of Las Vegas. Robert De Niro leads as “Ace” Rothstein, a meticulous mob associate entrusted with running the Tangiers casino amid decades of organized crime and betrayal.
“Robert De Niro plays ‘Ace’ Rothstein, a Jewish gangster tasked with overseeing the Tangiers casino on the Las Vegas Strip.”
Cast & Crew
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Stars: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci
- Genre: Crime, Drama
Author’s summary: This week’s Netflix picks spotlight the thrill of chance and the cost of ambition, from Macau’s smoky tables to the neon-lit heart of Las Vegas.