Rotten Tomatoes score: 98%

Synopsis: As their father nears the end of hospice care, estranged sisters Rachel (Natasha Lyonne), Katie (Carrie Coon), and Christina (Elizabeth Olsen) come together — which only leads to conflict as they clash over their different lifestyles.

Elevated by remarkable acting performances, the family drama received widespread critical acclaim.

"'His Three Daughters' is a performance piece, giving room to three talented actors to show you exactly what they can do — and they are enthralling," Wenlei Ma wrote for The Nightly.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 96%

Synopsis: Former marine Terry (Aaron Pierre) is on his way to help his cousin Mike (CJ LeBlanc) get out of jail when cops pull him over and unjustly seize the bail money.

Critics were enthralled by "Rebel Ridge," which they called a propulsive, cathartic action thriller.

"'Rebel Ridge' could have been a brainless genre-flick with not much on its mind except stunts and ratings," Graeme Tuckett wrote for Stuff. "But Saulnier wrote an intelligent and darkly funny script, and then put together a terrific cast to bring it to life."

Rotten Tomatoes score: 95%

Synopsis: Based on four short stories by Roald Dahl, the fantasy film stitches together a litany of tales, one of which recounts the story of benevolent gambler Henry Sugar (Benedict Cumberbatch).

Critics adored Wes Anderson's storybook approach to this whimsical anthology and Cumberbatch's compelling central performance.

"There was something so marvelous in seeing this actor in four roles, each of which he nailed, in these excellent films that did not get the recognition they deserved," A.S. Hamrah wrote for N+1.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%

Synopsis: On the night of a blackout, anxious 11-year-old Orion (voiced by Jacob Tremblay) is confronted by his worst nightmare — the Dark (voiced by Paul Walter Hauser) — who takes him on a magical trip to confront his deepest fears.

In critics' eyes, the inventive animated feature proved to be a more existential venture than most family films.

"This one took me by surprise, and I can easily see adults and kids taking lessons away from this delicate, beautifully rendered work," Steven Prokopy wrote for Third Coast Review.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 90%

Synopsis: Based on a true story, the film centers on Jean Purdy (Thomasin McKenzie) and Robert Edwards (James Norton) as they work under the tutelage of surgeon Patrick Steptoe (Bill Nighy) to develop the world's first "test tube" baby.

The historical drama was met with high acclaim, with many critics agreeing that the history of IVF is especially poignant right now.

"'Joy' shines a deserving spotlight — albeit an embellished one — on some everyday heroes with bold ideas and lab equipment, whose work remains as vital as ever," Todd Jorgenson wrote for Cinemalogue.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%

Synopsis: Set in Pittsburgh during the Great Depression, "The Piano Lesson" follows the Charles family as they grapple with what they should do with the heirloom of an enslaved ancestor.

Based on the play by August Wilson, the film captivated critics with its tightly wound story and stellar cast.

"'The Piano Lesson' is the best horror film of the year, but even beyond its genre, it is the best-acted film, thanks to Danielle Deadwyler and John David Washington," Kate Sánchez wrote for But Why Tho? A Geek Community.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 86%

Synopsis: On Christmas Eve, TSA officer Ethan Kopek (Taron Egerton) races against time to save his girlfriend (Sofia Carson) — and the greater Los Angeles International Airport — after a lethal mercenary (Jason Bateman) gets a bomb past security.

The action-thriller packed a big punch and won critics over with its talented cast and high-stakes plot.

"'Carry-On' does its best to deliver as a 'Die Hard' knockoff," Alan French wrote for Sunshine State Cineplex. "For the most part, it succeeds, thanks to Collett-Serra's fun direction and a committed cast.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 76%

Synopsis: When widowed café owner Kathy Barrett (Lacey Chabert) magically brings Jack the snowman (Dustin Milligan) to life with a scarf, things start to heat up between the unlikely couple.

Despite its ridiculous premise, critics said that the charming comedy and likable leads made "Hot Frosty" better than they expected.

"'Hot Frosty' packs in a lot of the entries from your Christmas Movie Bingo Card, including cookie baking, decking the halls and a dressing-room montage, as we wait to see whether Kathy's heart will thaw before Jack's body melts," Alison Gillmore wrote for Winnipeg Free Press.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 76%

Synopsis: After the unexpected loss of his husband Oliver (Luke Evans), Marc (Daniel Levy) is whisked away to Paris by his best friends Sophie (Ruth Negga) and Thomas (Himesh Patel).

"Good Grief" didn't receive a perfect score across the board, but it did earn its fair share of flowers from critics for its sensitive meditations on grief.

"There's something warm and hopeful about 'Good Grief' that wraps around your heart in an odd, comforting way," Archi Sengupta wrote for Leisure Byte.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 69%

Synopsis: After a meet-cute at the airport, Layla (Milian) and James (Kofi Siriboe) agree to attend next year's Pentatonix Christmas concert together if they're both still single.

When the time comes, though, Layla enlists the help of Teddy (Davale Ellis) to find tickets, and they find a romantic spark.

As the lead in two other Netflix rom-coms — "Falling Inn Love" and "Resort to Love" — Milian was seen by critics as the bright spot of an otherwise serviceable romcom.

"Despite an awkward setup, when this quirky Christmas romance settles into the main act of its two lead characters' getting to know each other, it wins in tone and sweetness," Jennifer Green wrote for Common Sense Media.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 38%

Synopsis: Resentful exes Avery (Lindsay Lohan) and Logan (Ian Harding) unexpectedly reconnect when they learn their new partners are siblings. To impress her new boyfriend's mother (Kristin Chenoweth) over the holidays, Avery convinces Logan to keep their past relationship a secret.

Critics applauded Lohan's continued rom-com revival but felt like the story didn't leave a lot for the actors to work with.

"A typically formulaic seasonal sugar rush that's only blandly mediocre, rather than so-bad-it's-good," John Nugent wrote for Empire magazine. "But Lindsay Lohan's romcom-dominance cannot be denied."

Rotten Tomatoes score: 36%

Synopsis: Zara (Joey King) is tired of being Chris Cole's (Zac Efron) personal assistant. After she quits, the famous actor sets out to hire her back, only to fall head over heels for her mom (Nicole Kidman).

Critics did not hold back when it came to their distaste for what they called an underwritten rom-com.

"Directed by Richard LaGravenese, every moment in 'A Family Affair' sits there as lifelessly as Gerard Butler's character in LaGravenese's most successful movie, 'P.S. I Love You,'" Jacob Oller wrote for the A.V. Club.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 28%

Synopsis: In the throwback thriller, Lucy Field (Madison Bailey) accidentally travels back to 2003 and discovers she may be able to prevent the murder of her older sister, Summer (Anthonia Gentry).

In the wake of better horror comedies like "Totally Killer" (2023), critics blasted "Time Cut" for failing to be scary or funny.

"The movie is a missed opportunity that fails to deliver chills, laughs, or any memorable moments," Tatat Bunnag wrote for the Bangkok Post.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 25%

Synopsis: Freshmen Benji (Mason Thames), Eddie (Ramon Reed), and Connor (Raphael Alejandro) quickly find themselves in over their heads as they try to navigate their first weeks of high school.

Despite having a clever line or two buried in its script, critics said the humorous moments were too few and far between for what was advertised as a raucous comedy.

"'Incoming' isn't the next 'Superbad' — it's just super bad," Matt Donato wrote for Collider.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 20%

Synopsis: After her father's death, skilled CIA officer Parker (Jessica Alba) returns home to settle affairs, only to find a violent gang running rampant in her small town of Creation, New Mexico.

Despite bearing the appearance of a robust action-thriller, "Trigger Warning" fell flat with critics.

"A more apt label for the latest Netflix original might be 'Warning: May cause drowsiness," Dustin Rowles wrote for Pajiba.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 19%

Synopsis: Set in a war-torn future, the sci-fi film follows data analyst Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez) as she's forced to use AI-assisted technology to track down a terrorist despite her distrust for machines.

Although the film involved Lopez fighting against tyrannical robots, critics agreed that it seemed as though the writers had, ironically, leaned on artificial intelligence to craft the screenplay itself.

"The thing that's most artificial about this AI thriller is the script," Tom Meek wrote for Cambridge Day.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 18%

Synopsis: Veteran defense attorney Mea Harper (Kelly Rowland) takes on a career-defining case when she chooses to defend an artist (Trevante Rhodes) charged with the murder of his girlfriend.

An overwhelming amount of critics were remiss in finding any redeemable qualities in Tyler Perry's mystery thriller.

"While it might start out as an erotic thriller, it slows down to a damp relationship drama before meandering its way to a climax hinged on head-scratching twists that make little to zero sense," Benjamin Lee wrote for The Guardian.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 16%

Synopsis: Based on Scott Westerfield's book, "Uglies" is set in a distant future where everyone gets cosmetic surgery at 16. However, when Tally (King) is introduced to the world outside her city, she discovers that there's more to life than beauty.

Overall, critics agreed that the Netflix adaptation suffered from low production standards and a noticeable lack of heart.

"'Uglies' is yet another Netflix project that tries to be more than it can be with a talented cast squandered on cheesy dialogue and underbaked plot elements," Alex Maidy wrote for JoBlo's Movie Network.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 16%

Synopsis: The space opera centers on former soldier Kora (Sofia Boutella) and her mission to defend the moon of Veldt against an onslaught of attacks from the imperial Motherworld.

Critics said that the sequel — and its first installment — sought to imitate the success of franchises like "Star Wars" while failing to capture what made them truly likable.

"On paper, 'Rebel Moon' should have been the perfect movie for me," Sean Chandler said for Sean Chandler Talks About. "In execution, it was shockingly dull, unoriginal, and sloppy."

Rotten Tomatoes score: 13%

Synopsis: Lana (Brooke Shields) is stunned when her daughter (Miranda Cosgrove) announces she's getting married in Thailand, especially when she learns the groom is the son of her college ex (Benjamin Bratt).

Most critics agreed that "Mother of the Bride" wasn't even bad enough to be entertaining; it simply amounted to a boring flop.

"It's an hour-and-a-half that feels like a decade, so you're left desperately searching for something to end the misery," Robert Levin wrote for Newsday.

All scores were current on the date of publication and are subject to change. Netflix's originals generally consist of both content created by the streaming service and content exclusive to the platform.