In the world of streaming entertainment, Netflix continues to thrill the whole Gulf region with electrifying film ranges that include psychological thrillers, and sci-fi adventures, among others. These films capture a wide range of telling, providing audiences with action-packed stories that explore deep human emotion, supernatural encounters, or mysteries that keep people wanting more.
Top 5 Trending Netflix Movies in Gulf Countries
1. The Buckingham Murders (UAE)
A suspenseful drama about a distraught officer trying to come to terms with the tragedy in a crime drama series revolving around a missing child subject whose case is linked with loss and immigrants’ struggle as well as the shattered quest for identity.
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Director
Hansal Mehta
Writers
Aseem Arora, Raghav Raj Kakker, Kashyap Kapoor
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Kareena Kapoor, Ash Tandon, Ranveer Brar
2. Don’t Move (Oman)
A straight-action survival movie wherein a paralyzed woman is trapped with very little time and a lethal mercenary, making for a high-concept story of human spirit and tenacity.
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Brian Netto, Adam Schindler
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T.J. Cimfel, David White
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Kelsey Asbille, Finn Wittrock, Moray Treadwell
3. Time Cut (Kuwait)
Trailer for a psychological sci-fi thriller centered round a high school student who travels back in time to 2003 to avenge her sister’s death adding layers of complications to the concept of time travel.
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Director
Hannah Macpherson
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Hannah Macpherson, Michael Kennedy
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Madison Bailey, Antonia Gentry, Michael Shanks
4. Venom (Saudi Arabia)
A complex superhero movie about a reporter who gains powers from an extraterrestrial suit, and decides to fight other aliens, rather unexpectedly, creating a spin on the typical superhero movie story.
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Director
Ruben Fleischer
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Jeff Pinkner, Scott Rosenberg, Kelly Marcel
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Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed
5. Do Patti (Bahrain)
A crime thriller complexly depicting the relationships of two twin sisters with concealed sins mixed with a powerful perspective of a police investigation of an attempted murder case.
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Director
Shashanka Chaturvedi
Writer
Kanika Dhillon
Stars
Kajol, Kriti Sanon, Shaheer Sheikh
These five films celebrate the wonderful diversity and ability of modern storytelling presented through the cinemas, making Gulf audiences witness rich narratives transcending beyond cultural borders. Whether they’re psychological thrillers or science fiction adventures, each movie has promised to bring out unique and special experiences reflecting on how human storytelling can be intricate, and multi-layered.
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