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12 Netflix Movies You Should Watch, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

12 Netflix Movies You Should Watch, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
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Say what you will about the quality of Netflix original content, there's enough great movies to stream for any Zodiac sign.

Aries (March 21 – April 19): Wheelman (2017)

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You Aries are all about action and courage, right? Well, Wheelman is right up your alley, then. The movie kicks off with a getaway driver, played by Frank Grillo, waiting in his car for bank robbers. He gets a call telling him to leave the robbers and take off with the cash. Confused but following orders, he speeds away and ends up in a high-speed chase around the city. Dodging police and criminals, he tries to figure out who double-crossed him while keeping his teenage daughter safe.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20): Kodachrome (2017)

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If you're a Taurus, you probably appreciate a good, heartfelt story. Kodachrome is all about reconnecting and making memories. The story centers around Matt, a struggling music executive, who agrees to drive his estranged father, a famous photographer, to the last shop that develops Kodachrome film. Joined by his father's nurse, the trio go on a road trip. Though Matt initially resents his father for past wrongs, he learns to see him in a new light.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20): I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017)

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Geminis, you're known for your dual nature, and this film captures that complexity. The movie follows Ruth, a woman tired of people's cruel behavior. After her house gets robbed, she teams up with her neighbor to find her stolen stuff. They track down the thieves but stumble onto a much bigger, dangerous conspiracy. At first, Ruth is timid and reluctant, but she slowly transforms into a determined individual, willing to take risks and make things right.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22): Our Souls at Night (2017)

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Being sentimental souls, Cancers will love this gentle romantic film. Robert Redford and Jane Fonda play Louis and Addie, two widowed neighbors. Addie proposes that they start sleeping together, not for sex, but for companionship. They open up about their pasts, talk about their departed spouses, and even go on a little trip with Addie's grandson. However, their grown-up kids aren't too thrilled about their new relationship, setting up challenges for the couple.

Leo (July 23 – August 22): Beasts of No Nation (2015)

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Leos, you're not afraid of the heavy stuff, so here's a movie that packs a punch. Beasts of No Nation follows Agu, a young boy who becomes a child soldier after his family is killed during a civil war in an unnamed West African country. Recruited by the charismatic Commandant, played by Idris Elba, Agu experiences both the camaraderie and brutality of war. Throughout, he tries to hold on to his humanity despite the unimaginable violence surrounding him.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22): The Half of It (2020)

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Virgos, because you analytical types will love the nuanced story of The Half of It. Ellie Chu is a shy, introverted student who makes extra money writing homework for her classmates. Paul, a jock, hires her to write love letters to his crush, Aster. The catch? Ellie also has feelings for Aster. It gets messy, but not in a typical love triangle way. Ellie finds herself opening up and forming an unlikely friendship with Paul, while also trying to understand her own emotions.

Libra (September 23 – October 22): To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)

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Balanced and romantic, right, Libras? You'll totally fall for this charming teen romance. Lara Jean Covey writes secret love letters to all her past crushes but never intends to send them. Surprise, surprise, the letters accidentally get sent out, and her life turns upside-down. One of the recipients, Peter, proposes they pretend to date so he can make his ex jealous. As you can guess, their fake relationship starts to feel very real.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): Gerald's Game (2017)

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Scorpios, you're up for psychological thrillers, right? Gerald's Game is as intense as they come. A woman named Jessie and her husband Gerald go on a weekend getaway to rekindle their marriage. He handcuffs her to a bed, but then suddenly dies of a heart attack, leaving her stranded. Jessie has to find a way to escape while being haunted by past traumas and a menacing stray dog lurking in the room.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)

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Sagittarians, you love adventure and the great outdoors, and I'm sure you'll love The Ballad of Buster Scruggs: it's an anthology film set in the Old West, featuring six different stories ranging from comical to downright tragic. In one tale, a singing cowboy faces off against outlaws, while another story follows an old gold prospector hunting for treasure. Each tale is its own mini-adventure, showing the different facets of frontier life, perfect for the Sagittarius spirit.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): The Irishman (2019)

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Capricorns, you appreciate a long, well-told story, and The Irishman is a film you can really sink your teeth into. Clocking in at 3.5 hours, this Martin Scorsese epic follows Frank Sheeran, a hitman recounting his life of crime and his involvement with union leader Jimmy Hoffa. Spanning decades, the story digs deep into the world of organized crime, political corruption, and personal betrayal. It's dense, layered, and worth every minute.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): Okja (2017)

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Aquarians, you're the rebels, the thinkers, the humanitarians. Okja tells the story of a young South Korean girl, Mija, who has raised a genetically-engineered "super pig" named Okja. When the corporation that created Okja comes to reclaim their experiment, Mija goes on a mission to rescue her best friend. Along the way, she teams up with a group of animal rights activists. It's a thought-provoking movie perfect for any Aquarius.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20): Roma (2018)

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Pisces, this one's for you. Known for your empathy and emotional depth, Roma is a film that will resonate with you. Set in 1970s Mexico City, it focuses on Cleo, a maid working for a middle-class family. As she navigates through life's ups and downs – pregnancy, heartbreak, and the family's own set of problems – the movie paints an portrait of her resilience.