Netflix’s library has something for everyone: whether you’re looking for the newest, chart-topping show or an obscure movie from the ’70s that you watched as a child. In its catalog, you can also find award-winning films across the years, spanning genres, languages, and tropes.

This weekend, make sure you don’t miss out on these decorated films, which won awards like BAFTAs, Golden Globes, Emmys, and Oscars during their respective award seasons. Here’s all you need to know about these movies on Netflix U.S.

The Harder They Fall

A Western with a modern twist

The Harder They Fall is one of the most stylish and unique Westerns Netflix has released in years. From the get-go, the thriller grabs your attention with its star-studded cast and quirky soundtrack. The story follows outlaw Nat Love, who reunites his gang after learning that Rufus Buck, the ruthless crime boss responsible for killing his parents, has been released from prison. Determined to get revenge, Nat sets out on a collision course with Buck and his crew. This leads to some good old-fashioned shootouts, fights, and tense standoffs across the Old West.

The Harder They Fall successfully blends classic Western elements with a modern energy, especially through its music, pacing, and gripping dialogue. An interesting aspect of the movie is that it uses real historical Black cowboys and outlaws as inspiration for many of its characters, although the story is pure fiction. With performances from Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Regina King, and LaKeith Stanfield, the movie feels incredibly entertaining from start to finish.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for Outstanding Debut by director Jeymes Samuel.

Ricky Gervais: Armageddon

Quintessential Ricky strikes again

Ricky Gervais: Armageddon is classic Ricky Gervais: You get to know whether his comedy style works for you immediately. Filmed during his massive world tour, the Netflix special sees Gervais diving into provocative, awkward, and controversial topics while constantly toeing the line between uncomfortable humor and outright controversy.

He jumps between conversations about political correctness, cancel culture, relationships, religion, and modern social behavior, often leaning into the shock factor that has defined a lot of his stand-up work. Like Gervais’ other specials, Armageddon sparked a lot of online debate after release, but it also ended up winning the Golden Globe for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television, making it the first-ever winner in the category.

13th

A moving documentary that explores an important pillar of American history

13th is one of Netflix’s best political and educational documentary films. It explores the history of racial discrimination in the US, with the spotlight on mass incarceration and the prison-industry complex. The film’s title is a reference to the Thirteenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America, which abolished slavery and ended involuntary servitude except as a means to punish convicted criminals. The documentary explores various themes such as the disenfranchisement of Black people in America, post-Civil War discriminatory practices, and the intersection of race and incarceration in US prisons.

13th has been highly praised for its depiction of America’s complicated racial history and the perspectives of several political and activist voices. The documentary can also be streamed for free on Netflix’s YouTube channel. 13th won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and was also nominated for the Best Documentary Feature award at the 89th Academy Awards.

The Mirror Has Two Faces

Love between two minds

The Mirror Has Two Faces is a vintage rom-com that is definitely worth a watch if you’re craving some love on your summer watch list. The story follows Rose Morgan, a literature professor who is unhappy with both her love life and her self-perception. After meeting mathematics professor Gregory Larkin through a personal ad, the two agree to enter a marriage that is centered more on intellectual companionship rather than physical or romantic attraction, believing it will spare them the complications that usually come with a “typical” relationship.

In classic rom-com fashion, things become far messier once real feelings begin blooming. Beyond the romance itself, The Mirror Has Two Faces also focuses on Rose’s gradual transformation. Barbra Streisand directs and stars in the film, while Lauren Bacall is a show-stopper in her role as Rose’s sharp-tongued, overbearing mother. Bacall’s performance won a Golden Globe (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture) and earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Airport

The father of all disaster films

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Airport is a genre-defining movie that will be a blast from the past for your watch list this weekend. This is a disaster movie that helped shape the genre for modern titles. Set during a chaotic snowstorm at a major Chicago airport, the film follows airport manager Mel Bakersfeld as he struggles to keep operations running while dealing with a string of escalating problems. At the same time, a passenger secretly boards a flight carrying a bomb, putting everyone on board in danger en route.

The story jumps between the airport control rooms, the passengers, and the crew trying to manage the crisis, which maintains a constant sense of tension in every scene. Airport’s cast is stacked, with veteran actors like Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, and Helen Hayes appearing in lead roles.

The film became a massive box office success and kicked off the wave of ensemble disaster stories that dominated the 1970s. It also won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, with Helen Hayes taking home the Oscar for her performance as the stowaway Ada Quonsett.

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