What are the best movies not available on Netflix? Which classic flicks are worth buying or renting elsewhere online?

This list is entirely subjective, of course, but here are 20 critically-acclaimed titles you can easily watch anywhere else but Netflix.

1. The Big Lebowski (1998)

The Big Lebowski has endured an on-again-off-again relationship with Netflix. It was cut in early-2015 only to be restored a few months later. By the end of the year, it was once again unavailable. It made a brief comeback in 2016 and again in 2018, but we haven't seen it in the US Netflix catalog since.

The storyline sees a Los Angeles slacker mistaken for a millionaire. Hilarity ensues.

Where to get it: iTunes, Google Play

2. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

None of the three movies in the Lord of the Rings trilogy are available on Netflix, so it makes sense to start with the first installment, The Fellowship of the Ring.

Hobbit, Frodo Baggins, inherits a mysterious ring from his Uncle, and the story follows his quest to return it to Mount Doom while keeping it out of the hands of its creator.

Where to get it: AmazonVUDU

3. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is one of the world's most famous wuxia movies. The producers didn't necessarily expect the film to become a global phenomenon, but it ended up taking the world by storm.

Made on a budget of just $17 million, the film grossed $213.5 million internationally. It made $128 million in the United States alone, thus becoming the country's most successful foreign-language film in history.

Where to get it: Amazon, Microsoft Store, iTunes, Google Play

4. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

Widely considered to be the best early Star Trek film, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan set a world record first-day box office gross at the time of its release.

The plot pits Kirk against his old nemesis, the genetically engineered superhuman, Khan Noonien Singh.

Where to get it: Amazon, Microsoft Store, Google Play

5. Mary Poppins (1964)

A good barometer of the public's love for a movie is how much of its dialog has passed into everyday language. Mary Poppins certainly succeeded; "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" has inspired everything from newspaper headlines to episodes of The Simpsons (here are the best episodes of The Simpsons for fans of the series).

And here's a fun fact: Mary Poppins was the only Disney movie to earn a Best Picture nomination at the Oscars during Walt's lifetime.

Where to get it: Amazon, Microsoft Store, iTunes, Google Play

6. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

Many people thought The Wolf of Wall Street would be the movie that finally bagged Leonardo DiCaprio his first Oscar. Ultimately, Leo had to wait a couple more years, but that doesn't diminish the enjoyment you'll get from this fantastic dive into the excesses of Wall Street in the late 1980s.

Where to get it: Microsoft Store, iTunes, Google Play

7. Gravity (2013)

Wasn't 2013 a great year for movies? Perhaps the reason The Wolf of Wall Street failed to win a single Oscar is due to the dominance of Gravity.

This movie, which sees Sandra Bullock and George Clooney stranded in space after a collision, picked up seven awards on the night.

Where to get it: Amazon, Microsoft Store, iTunes, Google Play

8. Toy Story (1995)

Loved by both kids and adults alike, Toy Story was the first feature-length computer-animated film and also Pixar's first release.

The storyline is well-known. Andy's favorite toy, Woody, is jealous of new arrival Buzz Lightyear. The two have their differences, but ultimately have to work together.

Disney+ is now the home of streaming for all Disney and Pixar movies, but you can buy the film on any of the major online stores.

Where to get it: Amazon, Microsoft Store, iTunes, Google Play

9. The Godfather (1972)

The Godfather tells the story of the Italian-American Corleone family between the end of the Second World War in 1945 and 1955. It primarily focuses on the son, Michael, and his attempts to exact revenge for the attempted murder of his father, Vito.

The movie picked up three Oscars for Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Picture.

Where to get it: AmazoniTunes

10. Superman (1978)

At the time of its release, Superman was the most expensive film in cinematic history. It had a budget of $55 million and grossed $300 million at the box office.

Considering this came before the modern-day superhero revival, it was an astounding feat. Though, with a cast list that included Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, and Christopher Reeve, along with Godfather screenwriter Mario Puzo, was its success ever really in doubt?

Where to get it: Amazon, Microsoft Store, Google Play

11. Pulp Fiction (1994)

Widely considered to be Quentin Tarantino's best work, Pulp Fiction isn't just one of the best movies not on Netflix---it's one of the greatest movies of all time.

The plot revolves around the criminal world of Los Angeles and stars John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, and Uma Thurman, among others.

It won the 1995 Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

Where to get it: AmazoniTunes

12. The Truman Show (1998)

The Truman Show came before Big Brother and all of the other 24/7 reality show junk that's on TV these days.

The premise of the show---a man who's in a real-life soap opera without his knowledge---started endless debates about life, the universe, and the human condition. After all, who's to say we're not all living in our own version of The Truman Show...?

Where to get it: Amazon, Microsoft Store, iTunes, Google Play

13. Fargo (1996)

Directed by the Coen brothers, Fargo sees a pregnant local police chief investigate the suspicious circumstances surrounding the kidnap of the wife of a car salesman.

At the 1996 Oscars, it earned seven nominations and two victories. It remains one of only four films to have been inducted into the United States National Film Registry in its first year of eligibility.

Where to get it: Microsoft Store, iTunes, Google Play

14. Donnie Darko (2001)

Donnie Darko is possibly the most unlikely success story on this list. Despite some A-List actors, including Drew Barrymore and Patrick Swayze, the footage was shot in just 28 days and was almost released as a straight-to-video movie.

The timing of the September 2001 terror attacks in New York didn't help. The film's ads featured a crashing plane and were hardly aired anywhere.

Despite the setbacks, it became a home video blockbuster. In 2012, Empire Magazine named it the second-best independent movie in history and the 53rd best movie of all time.

Where to get it: iTunes, Google Play

Related: The Best Streaming Services for Fans of Independent Films

15. Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Saving Private Ryan is one of the best World War II movies ever made.

Set on the beaches and towns around Normandy during the Allied invasion of northern France on D-Day, the movie depicts the U.S. Army's attempt to find and retrieve the titular Private Ryan.

Starring Tom Hanks and Matt Damon, the film was nominated for 11 Oscars and won five.

Where to get it: Amazon, Microsoft Store, Google Play

16. Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Using Dawn of the Dead for inspiration, the cult classic comedy-horror movie Shaun of the Dead sees London overrun by a zombie apocalypse. Shaun and some of his family and friends try to wait out the crisis at the local pub (The Winchester), but it doesn't quite go to plan.

The movie was the seventh most popular release in the United States on its opening weekend, despite being limited to just 607 theaters.

Where to get it: Amazon, Microsoft Store, iTunes, Google Play

17. Forrest Gump (1994)

Forrest Gump is a comedy-drama about a slightly dim-witted fellow who unknowingly attends or influences some of the most important moments in American 20th-century history.

The movie won Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Visual Effects, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Film Editing at the Oscars.

Today, it is remembered as one of the best films of the last 30 years. In 2011, the Library of Congress officially added Forrest Gump to the United States National Film Registry due to its cultural importance.

Where to get it: AmazoniTunes

18. The Matrix (1999)

The Matrix was the first mainstream cyberpunk sci-fi movie since Blade Runner in 1982. Unlike Blade Runner, which largely flopped during its theatrical run, The Matrix grossed more than $460 million worldwide off a budget of $63 million.

The story follows the life of Neo as he battles through a dystopian future of trapped humanity.

Keanu Reeves missed out on Best Actor, but The Matrix still managed to win four Oscars.

Where to get it: Amazon, iTunes

19. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

The most recent film on our list is Avengers: Endgame. The movie reveals the aftermath of Avengers: Infinity War and sees the crew gather for one final time to save the universe.

With a budget of $356 million, it is the third most expensive movie ever made, behind Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides ($379 million) and Avengers: Age of Ultron ($365 million).

The movie stars Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, and many more big names.

Where to get it: Amazon, iTunes

20. Back to the Future (1985)

Arguably the most quintessentially 80s movie you'll ever watch, Back to the Future provided a backdrop for millions of kids who grew up during the decade.

The plot follows Marty as he accidentally gets sent back in time to 1955, nearly falls in love with his own mother, wrecks his parents' fledgling relationship, and then faces a scramble against time to fix everything.

Where to get it: Amazon

What Movies ARE on Netflix?

We've just spent a long time tell you all about the best movies not on Netflix. Thankfully, there are also plenty of great movies you can watch on Netflix. Including documentaries.