It’s amazing just how many critically acclaimed movies there are on Netflix that just seem to slip underneath the radar. Despite receiving Oscar nominations at the time of their release, over time, great films can fade from memory as they no longer show up at the top of the charts or as trending releases.

It’s not often a movie gains such universal acclaim that it boasts a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes . Yet, this lavish praise doesn’t always translate into enduring cultural recognition. With that said, there’s one Netflix hidden gem that everyone should watch as a reminder that sometimes the best movies aren’t the most obvious or best-known picks.

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Might Be Netflix's Best Original Movie

Davis as Rainey in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

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