Eleanor the Great

Eleanor the Great is currently streaming in the US on Netflix, and it rewards the patience it asks of you. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 112 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. June Squibb's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Eleanor the Great earns its spot. The writing in Eleanor the Great treats its characters as people first, plot devices second. 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein tries to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades. June Squibb and Erin Kellyman lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2025. The writing trusts the audience to sit with ambiguity rather than wrapping everything up in a tidy conclusion — it is the approach that separates good drama from great. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For anyone looking for storytelling that takes its characters seriously, Eleanor the Great delivers. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. June Squibb carries the material with a performance that rewards close attention. Worth starting sooner rather than later.