The Netflix drama movie library is better than ever in January 2026. From heartrending biopics to real-world underdog stories, affecting family dramedies and compelling character studies, Netflix is streaming some of the best drama movies you can watch right now. This month, Watch With Us is highlighting our top picks on the platform and ranking them based on IMDb ratings - and you can watch them and rate them yourself, too. Our favorites include the affecting and funny Ben Stiller film The Meyerowitz Stories, the award-winning Whiplash and more.