“Top 6 Must-See Hungarian Movies on Netflix”
Hungarian Movies Making Their Mark on Netflix
The Hungarian film industry has seen a steady rise in recent years, with Budapest becoming a sought-after shooting location for Hollywood. Along with international productions, the domestic supply of Hungarian movies is also on the rise. Here, we introduce five plus one Hungarian movies that are available on Netflix with English subtitles.
5. Perfect as You Are
Released in 2021, this romantic movie stars Ernő Fekete and Márta Béres and is directed by Péter Varsics. The plot revolves around two writers entangled in lies, emotions, and love. It has a rating of 6.3 stars out of 449 reviews on IMDB and holds the third spot in Hungary’s top 10 movies on Netflix.
4. Hello My Life! (Be my dad!)
Directed by Gábor Rohonyi and Csaba Vékes, this 2022 comedy stars Szabolcs Thuróczy. A once-successful writer struggling with a creative crisis is presented with an unwanted six-year-old son by an ex-girlfriend. The show has an average rating of 6.5 stars on IMDB with 931 votes.
3. Blockade
This 2022 drama directed by Ádám Tősér tells the story of a real-life historical event that happened in Hungary in 1990. It has an average rating of 5.9 stars on IMDB based on 1.3 thousand votes.
2. Christmas Flame
Nagykarácsony, released in 2021, is a Christmas-themed romantic comedy directed by Dániel Tiszeker and starring András Ötvös and Emőke Zsigmond. It has a rating of 6.2 stars on IMDB out of 1.3 thousand votes.
1. Toxicoma
This 2021 adult drama is directed by Gábor Herendi and is based on a biographical book by famous Hungarian actor Győző Szabó. It documents his struggles with drug addiction and eventual recovery. The movie has an overall vote count of 2.5 thousand and a rating of 7 stars on IMDB.
Bonus Movie: Eviction
This 2021 dramatic comedy directed by Máté Bence Fazekas stars Ákos Orosz and Mari Nagy. The movie depicts the imaginary story of an eviction procedure gone wrong, with the occupant constantly outsmarting the authorities. It holds a rating of 6.6 stars on IMDB out of 560 votes.
Hungarian movies are increasingly making their mark on Netflix, with a diverse range of genres offering something for everyone.
