The Best Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now (Nov. 7-Nov. 14, 2025)
New drama Ballad of a Small Player plunges you into the high-stakes world of gambling. This and other top picks highlight our must-watch movies this week.
Netflix hosts an enormous library, with estimates of around 7,000 movies at any time. While many options exist, some stand out by popularity, critical ratings, and personal appeal. Each week, we select notable films based on these factors.
Ballad of a Small Player
Ranked fourth in Netflix’s popularity ratings as the weekend approaches, Ballad of a Small Player is a stylish gambling noir set amid the casinos and back alleys of Macau. Colin Farrell stars as a gambling addict masquerading as an English lord, drifting between casinos by a fragile reputation. When reality closes in, he meets an enigmatic woman who changes his fortune—though not without consequences.
- Cast: Colin Farrell, Fala Chen, Deanie Ip
Casino (1995)
For a broader crime saga, Martin Scorsese’s Casino chronicles decades of organized crime in Las Vegas. Robert De Niro plays "Ace" Rothstein, a Jewish gangster overseeing the Tangiers casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
"Ace" Rothstein, a Jewish gangster tasked with overseeing the Tangiers casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
Summary: This week's Netflix highlights balance gripping new dramas like Ballad of a Small Player with timeless crime epics such as Scorsese’s Casino, delivering intense stories of luck and power.
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