Best films on Netflix: 10 of the best new movies added to Netflix UK in April - from Metal Lords to Joker

April has proven to be a great month for new movies on Netflix. Here’s our pick of the best ones added to Netflix this month.

Whether you want award winning drama, the best new anime or hard riffing metal lords, Netflix’s April line-up has heaps of new content that is sure to entertain.

You have to hand it to the team at Netflix, as they once again prove they are the world's go to streaming service, with an astonishing 213 million reported subscribers worldwide – and if April if anything to go by, they’ll continue to be the market leader for streaming.

From award winning modern classics through to some anticipated new Netflix originals, April promises to be a big month for Netflix fans.

Hollywood royalty Joaquin Phoenix saw a host of his hit movies added to the platform last month, and Netflix have decided 2022 is the year of Joaquin as they add another of his classics in April.

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There is also a new Netflix exclusive which has tipped as “the next School Of Rock”, alongside hits with tinsel-town big hitters such as Scarlett Johansson and Nicole Kidman, while Stephen King even makes an appearance.

Netflix’s new additions in April 2022 promise to be full of thrill, suspense and entertainment – and are, most importantly, binge-worthy.

Here are 10 of the best films that are being added to Netflix in April.

1. Pet Semetary - April 1

Cult classic horror Pet Semetary follows the story of a grief ridden family who find a cemetery that can bring animals back to life. Stars world renowned author Stephen King - who wrote the story - in a rare bit part role.

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