Netflix Just Added a Criminally Underrated 2023 Movie You Need To See

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Netflix has a lot more to offer than just its most popular shows and movies. Beyond the titles the algorithm recommends, you can find a surprising number of critically praised and overlooked films and series, like Rebel Ridge and Okja. And now, there’s even more great content available, including a truly underrated movie from 2023 that recently arrived on the platform.

The biographical sports drama The Iron Claw became available on Netflix on February 19th. The film, directed by Sean Durkin, tells the tragic story of the Von Erich wrestling family, charting their quick ascent to fame in the late 1970s and early 1990s and the heartbreaking struggles they faced, both physically and mentally – a period often referred to as the “Von Erich Curse.” Named after the family’s famous wrestling hold, the movie features a standout performance from Zac Efron as Kevin Von Erich, supported by strong acting from Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, and Holt McCallany who play his family members.

The Iron Claw Blends In-Ring Action With Character-Driven Drama for One of the Best Movies of 2023

If you didn’t catch The Iron Claw in theaters or on streaming, now’s the time – it’s arrived on Netflix. This powerfully moving drama isn’t just a great wrestling movie; it’s one of the best sports biopics of the past few years and a top film from 2023. Critics agree – ComicBook gave it a perfect score, and Rotten Tomatoes confirms its quality with both “Certified Fresh” and “Verified Fresh” ratings, boasting scores of 89% from critics and 94% from audiences.

Beyond strong performances from the actors, The Iron Claw rises above typical sports movies, feeling more like a classic Greek tragedy. The film expertly combines the exciting world of 1980s wrestling with a deeply moving story about harmful ideas of masculinity, the bonds of brotherhood, and the crushing weight of family expectations. It’s a raw, emotional experience, and director Sean Durkin’s deliberate, close-up camera work makes you truly feel what the characters are going through, rather than just watching the story unfold. This makes The Iron Claw a film that stays with you long after the credits roll.

What’s New on Netflix?

Netflix added a lot of great content in February, and The Iron Claw is one of the newest additions. Other recent highlights include popular movies like The Black Phone, Crazy, Stupid, Love, You’ve Got Mail, and Zero Dark Thirty. They also added the first two How to Train Your Dragon animated films and the upcoming 2025 live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie.

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2026-02-19 21:40