10 best Netflix films everyone is watching right now as crime mystery gets 21 million views

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If you’re planning on spending Christmas Eve camped out in front of the telly, picky bits on the coffee table, and Baileys in hand, it must be paired with a quality watch list. And as if by magic (or perhaps Santa’s elves), we’ve got just the movies for you, as Netflix has dropped its weekly top 10 films, most of which have some sort of festive relation. From a classic Dr. Seuss number to a streaming platform original, there are non-festive titles to watch in between, too. So, all that’s left to do now is sit back, relax, and enjoy the show… (Picture: Jeong Kyung-hwa/ Netflix)

The Great Flood (L to R)??Kim Da-mi as Gu An-na, Park Hae-soo as Son Hee-jo in The Great Flood Cr. Jeong Kyung-hwa/Netflix ?? 2025 — If you’re planning on spending Christmas Eve camped out in front of the telly, picky bits on the coffee table, and Baileys in hand, it must be paired with a quality watch list. And as if by magic (or perhaps Santa’s elves), we’ve got just the movies for you, as Netflix has dropped its weekly top 10 films, most of which have some sort of festive relation. From a classic Dr. Seuss number to a streaming platform original, there are non-festive titles to watch in between, too. So, all that’s left to do now is sit back, relax, and enjoy the show… (Picture: Jeong Kyung-hwa/ Netflix)

10. The Christmas Chronicles — 3,500,000 views

Rounding out the list at number 10 is The Christmas Chronicles, a 2018 festive comedy made specifically for Netflix. It stars real-life power couple Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn as Mr and Mrs Claus, who are hunted by siblings Kate and Teddy Pierce, who hope to capture the real Santa on Christmas Eve. When their plan doesn’t quite go to… err… plan, Kate and Teddy join forces with Saint Nick to save the holiday. (Picture: Michael Gibson/Netflix)

9. PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie — 4,200,000 views

When a magical meteor falls on Adventure City, the PAW Patrol are gifted with superpowers. However, their powers are soon challenged when Humdinger and a mad scientist attempt to steal them and turn them into supervillains. Skye and the team must act fast to save themselves — and the city. (Picture: Paramount/Everett/REX/Shutterstock)

8. A Cowboy Christmas Romance — 4,600,000 views

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Netflix is no slouch when it comes to festive flicks – and here’s another set to spread a little seasonal sparkle. This Hallmark-style Christmas romance movie sees city realtor Lexie returns to her hometown to sell her ranch land. There, she encounters family dramas and hidden secrets, but also finds unexpected love with rancher Coby Mason. With her world turned upside down, Lexie is forced to rethink her life and values. (Picture: Lifetime)

7. Murder in Monaco — 6,300,000 views

If you fancy a bit of true crime amongst the cheesy festive films, sink your teeth into Netflix’s latest documentary: Murder in Monaco. It explores the mysterious circumstances surrounding the 1999 death of billionaire banker Edmond Safra. With interviews from authorities and former associates, plus old footage, the streaming platform opens the puzzling case once more. (Picture: Netflix)

6. My Secret Santa — 7,400,000 views

Netflix’s newest Christmas film comes gift-wrapped as My Secret Santa, and centres around Taylor, a single mum in desperate need of a job. When a vacancy as a Santa at a ski resort pops up, Taylor tries to convince the hotel to hire her. Wholesome stuff, really. (Picture: Netflix/Everett/Shutterstock)

5. The Croods: A New Age — 7,500,000 views

This 2002 animated adventure film follows the Croods, a prehistoric cave family looking for a home. When they stumble across land owned by the technologically advanced Betterman family, they look down on the Croods. However, the two families soon put their differences aside and help each other out during a crisis.

4. KPop Demon Hunters — 7,900,000 views

Fans still can’t get enough of KPop Demon Hunters — it’s enjoying its 27th week in the Netflix charts. But if, for some reason, you’ve been living under a pop culture rock, it stars K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey, who by day, pack out stadiums performing as HUNTR/X. By night, they transform into demon hunters to protect their fans from supernatural danger. (Picture: Netflix)

3. Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch — 8,100,000 views

This animated Christmas comedy film is based on Dr. Seuss’ 1957 book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! As the Grinch continues to be annoyed by the Christmas cheer in Whoville, he decides to put a stop to it once and for all. With the help of his dog, he embarks on a mission to ruin the festive spirit. (Picture: Universal Pictures)

9. The Great Flood — 27,900,000 views

The Great Flood is a 2025 South Korean sci-fi disaster film. When a raging flood traps a researcher and her young son in an apartment building, the future of humanity is compromised. Will they escape and save the world, or do they resign themselves to a bleak fate? (Picture: Jeong Kyung-hwa/ Netflix)

1. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery — 20,900,000 views

Here’s the one you can’t get enough of this festive season. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is the highly anticipated third film in the Knives Out series — and it’s lived up to its expectations. The plot is as follows: Titular character Benoit Blanc is baffled by death inside a quiet church. After launching his investigation, secrets spill, suspicion spreads, and the community turns against itself. (Picture: John Wilson/Netflix via AP)

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