Netflix is so carefully curated that the streamer almost always has new movies coming out.

There are so many new films that not all of them chart on Netflix’s top 10 movie list.

That’s why Watch With Us is throwing the spotlight on Identity, the 2003 thriller directed by James Mangold.

Identity was only a modest hit in theaters, but it deserves a bigger audience. It’s also our pick for the one new movie you should stream this weekend on Netflix.

18 Must-Watch Thrillers on Netflix Right Now (October 2025)

The Cast Is Terrific

John Cusack received top billing for his role as former cop Ed Dakota, who works as a limo driver for an aging actress, Caroline Suzanne (Rebecca De Mornay). It’s an ensemble cast, but Cusack carries a lot of the movie on his back in the traditionally heroic role

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