The Best Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now (Nov. 7-Nov. 14, 2025)
New drama Ballad of a Small Player invites viewers into the high-stakes world of gambling. Ranking fourth in Netflix's popularity ratings, this film is a gripping noir set amid Macau's casinos and shadowy alleys. Colin Farrell stars as a gambling addict masquerading as an English lord, drifting between casinos driven by a fragile reputation. His fortunes shift when he meets a mysterious woman, but the price of luck is steep.
- Cast: Colin Farrell, Fala Chen, Deanie Ip
For a broader story, Martin Scorsese's 1995 epic Casino covers several decades of organized crime in Las Vegas. Robert De Niro plays "Ace" Rothstein, a Jewish gangster who manages the Tangiers casino on the Strip.
"It's impossible to count the how many movies are on Netflix (and I've tried), but most estimates put it at around 7,000 at any given time."
This weekly feature recommends movies based on popularity, IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes ratings, and personal taste, aiming to highlight the most noteworthy titles currently available.
Author's summary: A curated selection of Netflix films, featuring the tense gambling drama Ballad of a Small Player and Scorsese's crime saga Casino, spotlighting must-watch movies for the week.