From catfights and child abductions to murders, madness, and other mayhem, here are the most chilling true stories on the streamer. The 32 best true crime documentaries on Netflix From catfights and child abductions to murders, madness, and other mayhem, here are the most chilling true stories on the streamer. By Ilana Gordon, Melissa Sherrard, and Kevin Jacobsen on November 6, 2025 6:00 a.m. ET :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/besttruecrimedocumentariesonNetflix701252023672ad08f9d4d4a83a75a320d25f01cf7.

From catfights and child abductions to murders, madness, and other mayhem, here are the most chilling true stories on the streamer.

The 32 best true crime documentaries on Netflix

From catfights and child abductions to murders, madness, and other mayhem, here are the most chilling true stories on the streamer.

By Ilana Gordon, Melissa Sherrard, and Kevin Jacobsen

on November 6, 2025 6:00 a.m. ET

Gabby Petito in 'American Murder: Gabby Petito'; Steven Avery in 'Making a Murderer'; A tiger and Joe Exotic in 'Tiger King'. Credit:

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If you can't do the time, don't do the crime. But if you have the time to watch the crimes, Netflix has a slew of documentaries worth exploring. The streamer continues to curate stellar projects, with an ever-expanding roster of options from *American Murder: Gabby Petito* to *Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street*.

The wheels of justice turn slowly. Thank goodness EW's list of the 32 best true crime documentaries on Netflix is here to get your legal gears grinding.

Amanda Knox (2016)

Amanda Knox in 'Amanda Knox'. Netflix

The saga of Amanda Knox has been one of the most public cases of the modern age. This 2016 documentary chronicles her journey from being convicted for the 2007 murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher to her experience of being smeared by the press and her eventual acquittal. Knox tells her story in her own words, alongside interviews with her ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito (also convicted and acquitted) and others involved in the case, all speaking directly to the camera. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *Amanda Knox*: Netflix

**Directors:** Rod Blackhurst, Brian McGinn

American Murder: Gabby Petito (2025)

Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie in 'American Murder: Gabby Petito'.

The story of an aspiring van life vlogger who went missing while traveling the country with her fiancé in an RV captivated America as it unfolded over the summer of 2021. Online, Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie appeared to be living the dream. They were two young, attractive people in love, driving around the country as Gabby attempted to document their journey on YouTube.

But behind the scenes, the young couple was struggling with big issues, and after Gabby is murdered and Brian disappears, the truth finally comes out. A documentary that emphasizes the importance of knowing the markers of domestic violence and controlling relationships, *American Murder: Gabby Petito* serves as a tribute to a young person gone too soon, and a road map that hopefully steers others away from embarking down a similar path. *—Ilana Gordon*

Where to watch *American Murder: Gabby Petito*: Netflix

**Directors: **Michael Gasparro, Julia Willoughby Nason

Amy Bradley Is Missing (2025)

Amy and Brad Bradley in 'Amy Bradley Is Missing'.

In March of 1998, Amy Bradley and her family left Virginia and boarded a Royal Caribbean cruise ship for a vacation. Amy never came home, and her body was never found. Almost 30 years have passed since Amy disappeared, but her family believes she is still alive and out there somewhere.

*Amy Bradley Is Missing* is a three-part documentary series dedicated to Amy's case, the story of her life, and the work Amy's family and friends have done since she went missing to try to bring her home. Featuring interviews with Amy's loved ones, the law enforcement officers dedicated to her case, and the witnesses who claim to have spotted her over the years, the documentary can't conclusively say what happened to Amy, but it does offer some plausible theories. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Amy Bradley Is Missing*: Netflix

**Directors:** Phil Lott, Ari Mark

**Cast:** Iva Bradley, Mark Bradley, Brad Bradley

Athlete A (2020)

Maggie Nichols in 'Athlete A'. Jon Shenk/Netflix

This award-winning documentary follows the revelation that USA Gymnastics (USAG) doctor Larry Nassar had been sexually assaulting countless female athletes under his care. The exposé began when reporters at *The Indianapolis Star* got a tip that they should investigate USAG. As the truth slowly came out, gymnast Maggie Nichols (referred to as "Athlete A" at the time to protect her identity) was key to shedding light on the abuses that had been going on for years, supposedly with a nod from at least one of the organization's higher-ups. One of the rare examples of true crime being inspiring, *Athlete A* is a valuable record of recent history and a beacon of accountability. —*Melissa Sherrard*

Where to watch *Athlete A*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Directors:** Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk

Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator (2019)

Bikram Choudhury (right) in 'Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Yoga's evolution from a traditional Indian practice to Western exercise movement can be partially attributed to the rise of Bikram yoga. Bikram Choudhury — a world famous yogi whose clientele in the 1970s included everyone from Hollywood actors to Richard Nixon — founded Bikram's Yoga College of India in Los Angeles, and his popularity and teacher training programs helped foster the yoga health trend in the late-'90s. Described by one of his former students as a "cross between Mother Teresa and Howard Stern," Bikram's yoga empire came crashing down amidst accusations of rape and sexual harassment that emerged in the 21st century.

A film directed by Eva Orner, *Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator* tells the story of Yogi Bikram's rise and fall, as told by the people who studied with him, the women who were abused by him, and the followers who continue to defend him. *—I.G.* **

Where to watch *Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator*: Netflix

**Director:** Eva Orner

Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami (2021)

Salvatore 'Sal' Magluta and Augusto 'Willy' Falcon in 'Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami'. Everett Collection

This fast-paced, gritty docuseries dives into the drug wars of the 1980s and how cocaine — and the money that followed it — transformed South Florida. The series describes the heyday of drug trafficking in Miami in particular, exploring how the kingpins held power through scare tactics and keeping the body count sky high. With detailed interviews, crime scene photos, and fascinating stories, *Cocaine Cowboys* gives a behind-the-scenes look into a world that seems far away. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami*: Netflix

**Director:** Billy Corben

Dirty Money (2018–2020)

Martin Shkreli testifying in 'Dirty Money'. Netflix

Corporate corruption is always entertaining, and *Dirty Money* carries that torch further. Each episode in its two seasons takes a deep dive into how greed, creative accounting, and outright fraud can cause widespread damage while those in the know make out like bandits. True incidents like the Volkswagen emissions scandal and the underhanded actions behind the growth of Wells Fargo are brought to life through interviews with both victims of these financial crimes and those who committed them. It's as infuriating as it is entertaining, and it's a great way to get a fully fleshed-out true crime story in quick hit episodes. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Dirty Money*: Netflix

**Directors:** Alex Gibney, Jesse Moss, Erin Lee Carr, Kristi Jacobson, Brian McGinn, Fisher Stevens

Escaping Twin Flames (2023)

Louise and Paula in 'Escaping Twin Flames'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Fans of Cecilia Peck's Starz docuseries *Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult *might want to check out her newest project, *Escaping Twin Flames*. One of two documentaries released on the Twin Flames Universe cult in 2023 (the other is *Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe*, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video), Peck's new three-part docuseries tells the story of a couple who converted their success on YouTube into roles as the leaders of a cult targeting people looking for love.

The accusations leveled at the cult are familiar — abuse, control, indoctrination — but *Escaping Twin Flames* does a good job of shining a light on a little-known community that preys on people so determined to find love, they're willing to look past the red flags of the high-control group they were in. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Escaping Twin Flames*: Netflix

**Director: **Cecilia Peck

Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist (2018)

Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong in 'Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist'. Netflix

It's not hard to see how the 2003 murder of Brian Wells — now known as the "collar bomb" or "pizza bomber" case — still piques the curiosity of true crime enthusiasts even two decades later. This four-part docuseries reveals that nothing is as it seems, given that Wells may have actually been under duress himself when he tried to rob a bank in Erie, Pa. Tune in for the twisted timeline of events that led to a senseless murder, and stay for the fascinating correspondence the directors maintained with the alleged mastermind behind the robbery-gone-wrong. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist*: Netflix

**Directors:** Barbara Schroeder, Trey Borzillieri

The Family (2019)

President George H.W. Bush (center) in 'The Family'. Netflix

For some people, few things are scarier than a religious cult — unless that cult is also pulling the strings behind a powerful government. That's exactly what *The Family* claims is going on in Washington, D.C., as an influential group of Christian men called the Fellowship Foundation wields its influence to bring about its favored goals on a global scale. The five-part limited series teases out the few known details about the group, shedding light on the many conspiracy theories that surround its members, practices, and ambitions. If even just *some* of the criminal activity alleged in the series is true, it's pretty diabolical stuff. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *The Family*: Netflix

**Director: **Jesse Moss

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The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker (2023)

Caleb 'Kai' McGillvary in 'The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker'. Netflix

After a video of Caleb "Kai" McGillvary animatedly recounting a crime he witnessed (and stopped with his hatchet) while hitchhiking in California in 2013 went viral, the young man became a national sensation. However, as the overnight spotlight drew cheers from admirers of his heroism across the country, it also caught the attention of authorities in New Jersey who thought Kai may be responsible for a murder on the east coast. This true crime documentary shows how the media's quick obsession with the Canadian fueled his rise to fame and played a major part in his 2019 murder trial.

Even if you haven't seen the video, you might have seen a meme, song, or another piece of pop culture referencing Kai's memorable reenactment of "smash, smash, smash" — and *The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker* does a great job of telling the much larger, darker story. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker*: Netflix

**Director:** Colette Camden

Icarus (2017)

Bryan Fogel in 'Icarus'. Netflix

This fascinating sports/political documentary is like following a thread that gradually reveals itself to be a tangled mess. Director Bryan Fogel unwinds this story in a gripping fashion, investigating illegal steroid use among athletes in Russia by developing a relationship with the head of an anti-doping lab in the country. The scientist, Grigory Rodchenkov, then drops a bombshell about his involvement in a doping program that allowed the country to evade detection in the 2014 Winter Olympics.

This revelation soon becomes an international scandal, resulting in threats to Rodchenkov's life. The propulsive doc rightfully won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, with Fogel stating in his acceptance speech, "We hope *Icarus* is a wake-up call — yes, about Russia, but more than that, about the importance of telling the truth, now more than ever." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Icarus*: Netflix

**Director: **Bryan Fogel

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich (2020)

Chauntae Davies (center) and Jeffrey Epstein (right) in 'Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich'. Netflix

Based on the 2016 book of the same name by James Patterson, this docuseries details the criminal case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Over four episodes, *Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich* explains how the billionaire leveraged his wealth, power, and connections to continue committing these crimes for years. Featuring interviews with survivors, including Maria Farmer and the late Virginia Giuffre; former staff members; and law enforcement, it's a harrowing tale you think you've seen play out in the news, but trust us — this docuseries reveals much more of the story. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich*: Netflix

**Director: **Lisa Bryant

Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey (2022)

Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints women in 'Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey'. Netflix

This isn't just another wild cult story. *Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey* documents the meteoric rise and fall of Warren Jeffs, the leader and self-proclaimed prophet in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), and how he manipulated young girls into an abusive polygamous relationship with him. Directors Rachel Dretzin and Grace McNally interviewed survivors to get to the heart of what happened to so many women who thought they were following a holy path — and what it took for them to finally summon the courage to escape. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Directors:** Rachel Dretzin, Grace McNally

Long Shot (2017)

Juan Catalan in 'Long Shot'.

If you have 40 minutes, you have enough time to watch one of the wildest true crime stories on Netflix. Back in 2003, Juan Catalan was arrested for a murder he did not commit. Catalan claimed he was at a Dodgers game when the crime occurred, and Catalan's lawyer was determined to prove his client's innocence using footage from a TV show that was filming at the stadium that same day. The TV show in question? Larry David's *Curb Your Enthusiasm*. *Long Shot* is the story of how a sitcom saved an innocent man's life — it's the kind of premise you'd expect to see as a storyline on* Curb*, only this is real-life, high-stakes stuff. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Long Shot*: Netflix

**Director:** Jacob LaMendola

Lover Stalker Killer (2024)

Dave Kroupa in 'Lover, Stalker, Killer'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Criminal cases don't get much more diabolical than the one portrayed in Netflix's 2024 documentary *Lover Stalker Killer*. A romantic tryst that descends into a life-ruining nightmare that will have you seriously debating deleting your dating profiles, *Lover Stalker Killer *is a true crime story that checks off every box in the genre. Without delving too far into the specifics, the documentary chronicles the terror inflicted by one person upon their former romantic partner after the relationship fails.

The events unfolded in Nebraska during the 2010s, and if you haven't heard the story of Cari Farver before, don't Google: just turn on *Lover Stalker Killer *and prepare for a wild — and heartbreaking — ride. *—I.G.*     **

Where to watch *Lover Stalker Killer*: Netflix**

**Director:** Sam Hobkinson

Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street (2023)

Bernie Madoff in 'Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street'. Netflix

Chronicling the crimes of disgraced financier Bernie Madoff, the four-part docuseries details how he pulled off one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in history, taking Wall Street for a ride we'll be referencing for decades to come. Using interviews with victims, former employees, whistleblowers, investigators, and never-before-seen footage of depositions given by Madoff himself, it's clear that he's a master of manipulation, though the filmmakers point to the failure of regulators to act on the many red flags they saw along the way. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street*: Netflix

**Director: **Joe Berlinger

Making a Murderer (2015–2018)

Steven Avery in 'Making a Murderer'. Netflix

Over two seasons, viewers are walked through the events that landed Steven Avery in prison for nearly 20 years before he was eventually exonerated, only to end up back behind bars once accused of murdering a young photographer on his property. However, things are not as straightforward as they seem, with the docuseries generating plenty of publicity and calls to release Avery, all while Wisconsin officials cry foul over its depiction of their work. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Making a Murderer*: Netflix

**Director:** Moira Demos, Laura Ricciardi

Our Father (2022)

Keith Boyle as Donald Cline in 'Our Father'. Netflix

As far as true crime documentaries go, this one shows how dreams can actually become the stuff of nightmares without any murder or gory mayhem. *Our Father* details the shock and horror several people experienced when they learned they are half-siblings fathered by Donald Cline, a popular fertility doctor in Indianapolis who used his own sperm to impregnate dozens of patients without their knowledge that he was the donor. The film takes us through the families' discoveries and reveals the most unsettling truth of all: There's little, if any, accountability for this kind of fertility fraud. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Our Father:* Netflix

**Director:** Lucie Jourdan

The Perfect Neighbor (2025)

Ajike Owens' family in 'The Perfect Neighbor'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Florida is known for employing a stand-your-ground law, a legal policy that provides residents the option of employing lethal force rather than retreating as a means of self-defense. The law has proven controversial in the past, but in 2023, it was tested when 35-year-old Ajike Owens was shot through a locked door while waiting to speak with her neighbor.

*The Perfect Neighbor* gives an unvarnished accounting of the events leading up to and following Owens' murder using body cam footage collected during the police's prior visits to the killer's house. What emerges is a documentary free from editorializing — the story is told by Ajike, her neighbors, the police investigating the conflicts, and the killer herself. The events in the film are hard to stomach, but the systemic issues the documentary highlights make *The Perfect Neighbor* a must-watch. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *The Perfect Neighbor*: Netflix

**Director:** Geeta Gandbhir

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke (2019)

'ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke'.

Singer-songwriter Sam Cooke only lived for 33 years, but during that time, he solidified his legacy as the "King of Soul." Cooke was killed in Los Angeles in 1964 by the manager of a motel; the courts later declared his death a "justifiable homicide." In this episode of Netflix's *ReMastered*, the docuseries focuses on Cooke's influence in life as a musician and activist, the circumstances that led to his death, and the theories surrounding the truth of what actually happened on Dec. 11, 1964, at the Hacienda Motel in South Central Los Angeles. *—I.G*

Where to watch *ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke*: Netflix

**Director: **Kelly Duane de la Vega

Sins of Our Mother (2022)

April Raymond in 'Sins of Our Mother'. Everett Collection

*Sins of Our Mother* is not for the faint of heart. Through firsthand accounts, viewers are introduced to Lori Vallow and her descent into intense religious fanaticism, with beliefs that people are filled with either "dark" or "light" spirits (or worse, spiritless "zombies" she and her fifth husband were tasked with killing off), that she could communicate with angels, and that the world would end in 2020.

Soon, people started to turn up dead or missing, including two of Vallow's children — and this limited docuseries examines the build-up and aftermath of the troubled mother's alleged crimes. Even those who are only mildly interested in true crime stories won't be able to turn away from this one. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Sins of Our Mother*: Netflix

**Director:** Skye Borgman

The Staircase (2004–2018)

Michael Peterson in 'The Staircase'. Sundance Channel

This 13-episode true crime miniseries covers the murder trial of Michael Peterson, a novelist who was accused of killing his wife, Kathleen, in their home after police found her bloody body at the bottom of a staircase. The question facing law enforcement seems straightforward enough: Was Kathleen's death a cold-blooded murder or an honest accident? But when Michael's secrets and a bit of international intrigue get thrown into the mix, things start to get hazy.

The family at the center is left questioning everything as a documentary crew films their journey right from the start. With universal acclaim and real footage from the courtroom and family interviews over several years, *The Staircase *is one of the most intriguing true crime series on Netflix. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *The Staircase*: Netflix

**Director:** Jean-Xavier de Lestrade******

Strong Island (2017)

Yance Ford in 'Strong Island'. Netflix

Yance Ford's Oscar-nominated documentary about the 1992 murder of his brother William is a deeply personal story of racial injustice. Told from Ford and his family's perspective, the film delves into the murder and subsequent trial, where an all-white jury failed to convict the killer, Mark P. Reilly, a white man. It's a difficult watch, but one that continues to be relevant as America reckons with the sins of the past.

As EW's critic wrote of the film, "*Strong *builds a poignant, methodical portrait of loss. Telling William's story won't bring him back, but at least it will let the world know he lived." —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Strong Island*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+

**Director:** Yance Ford

The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo (2020)

Marisela Escobedo in 'The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo'. Netflix

This searing doc is all about the persistence of a grieving mother and her tireless journey to seek justice. Marisela Escobedo was a Mexican woman who became a social activist after the murder of her 16-year-old daughter, Rubí Frayre. She tracked down Rubí's killer, who subsequently confessed but was found innocent due to lack of evidence, which sparked outrage and caused Escobelo to keep fighting for justice and get a circuit court to overturn the acquittal.

The film delves into corruption within the Mexican judicial system while also delivering an emotionally wrenching experience for the audience, serving as a powerful testament to a mother's love. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo*: Netflix

**Director:** Carlos Perez Osorio

Tiger King (2020)

A tiger and Joe Exotic in 'Tiger King'. Netflix

The drama that erupted between feuding big cat keepers "Joe Exotic" and Carole Baskin captivated audiences just as the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill. Viewers were drawn into the world of the tiger trade in the heart of the nation, the bizarre characters that run the industry, and the various crimes they commit in their power struggle. With accusations of everything from animal abuse to attempted murder (plus a weird sex cult), *Tiger King* is one wildly entertaining true crime series. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Tiger King*: Netflix

**Directors:** Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom (2023)

Jens Soering in 'Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom'. Netflix

This twisty four-part docuseries chronicles the case of Jens Soering and Elizabeth Haysom, a couple charged with the 1985 murders of Haysom's parents. While Soering fully confessed to the murders, he would ultimately change his statement on the stand, implicating Haysom. The pair's conflicting testimonies made the case a big media sensation, with extensive coverage in the decades to come even after their convictions.

*Till Murder Do Us Part* seeks to determine the truth behind it all using innovative technology and extensive research. One of the most compelling elements is new testimony from Soering himself, who was interviewed for the series following his 2019 prison release. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom*: Netflix

**Directors:** Andre Hörmann, Lean Leonhardt

The Tinder Swindler (2022)

Pernilla Sjöholm in 'The Tinder Swindler'.

Some people join Tinder to find love; others join to find marks. In *The Tinder Swindler*, director Felicity Morris investigates how an Israeli-born man posing as a Russian diamond heir managed to con multiple women out of millions of dollars by pretending to date them, before asking for emergency funds. A film that starts out as glamorous and aspirational as an Instagram influencer's photo album, *The Tinder Swindler *soon takes a sharp turn into thriller territory.

Instantly addictive and terrifying enough to cause viewers to reconsider their online dating habits, *The Tinder Swindler *shows how easily smart people are rendered vulnerable when love is involved. *—I.G.* **

Where to watch *The Tinder Swindler*: Netflix**

**Director: **Felicity Morris

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (2025)

Lauryn Licari in 'Unknown Number: The High School Catfish'.

Courtesy of Netflix

In 2021, a scandal divided a small town in Michigan. A high school girl and her boyfriend started receiving threatening texts from an unknown number — and no one could figure out who was sending them. The harassment continued for a year, during which time the school, law enforcement, and FBI got involved. They eventually figured out where the texts were coming from, and the culprit shocked *everyone*.

*Unknown Number: The High School Catfish* is one of those documentaries that is so outrageous, it gets people talking. And if you've somehow managed to avoid spoilers, log off right now and watch the film before that changes. But even if you've had the twist spoiled by the online discourse, the film is still worth watching: It's one of those stories that's so wild, you have to see it to believe it. *—I.G*

Where to watch *Unknown Number: The High School Catfish*: Netflix

**Director: **Skye Borgman

Victim/Suspect (2023)

Amanda Pike and Rae de Leon in 'Victim/Suspect'.

Studies indicate that the majority of women who experience sexual assault do not report the abuse, and the documentary *Victim/Suspect *gives some insight into one reason why women stay silent. Led by investigative journalist Rae de Leon, *Victim/Suspect* tells the story of young women who reported their abuse to the police, only to find themselves charged with the crime of having made a false report. A sobering account of the criminal, legal, and financial burdens foist upon sexual abuse survivors who are only trying to tell the truth, *Victim/Suspect *gives terrifying insight into one deeply flawed area of America's justice system. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Victim/Suspect*: Netflix**

**Director: **Nancy Schwartzman

Wild Wild Country (2018)

Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh in 'Wild Wild Country'. Netflix

*Wild Wild Country* tells the story of the controversial Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, who set out to build his utopia in rural Oregon, much to the chagrin of local residents and ranchers. As tensions escalate, so does the growing cult, leaving the surrounding community cornered both physically and bureaucratically until their jaw-dropping last resort. The universally acclaimed docuseries is wildly devourable, and goes one step further by calling the audience's own values into question, testing the separation between church and state by turning the entire ideal on its head. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Wild Wild Country*: Netflix

**Directors:** Maxclain Way, Chapman Way

Wormwood (2017)

Peter Sarsgaard as Frank Olson in 'Wormwood'. Netflix

This creative docudrama examines the life and aftermath following the mysterious death of Frank Olson, a biological warfare scientist who worked for the CIA. Frank's son walks viewers through the strange events that led to his father's demise in 1953, including how the government's story about it evolved over time. And once sources start talking about Project MKUltra, viewers are in for quite the trip. —*M.S.*

Where to watch *Wormwood*: Netflix

**Director:** Errol Morris

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The streamer has a large library of timeless treasures from decades past. The 12 best classic movies on Netflix right now The streamer has a large library of timeless treasures from decades past. By Kevin Jacobsen and Declan Gallagher on November 11, 2025 11:22 a.m. ET :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/bestclassicmoviesonNetflix11102517117aab25af49a88371894223a8bd9b.jpg) Tracy Camilla Johns as Nola Darling in 'She's Gotta Have It'; Meryl Streep as Madeline Ashton in 'Death Becomes Her'; Richard Dreyfuss as Matt Hooper in 'Jaws'. Credit: Island Pictures.

The streamer has a large library of timeless treasures from decades past.

The 12 best classic movies on Netflix right now

The streamer has a large library of timeless treasures from decades past.

By Kevin Jacobsen

and Declan Gallagher

on November 11, 2025 11:22 a.m. ET

Tracy Camilla Johns as Nola Darling in 'She's Gotta Have It'; Meryl Streep as Madeline Ashton in 'Death Becomes Her'; Richard Dreyfuss as Matt Hooper in 'Jaws'. Credit:

Island Pictures. Courtesy: Everett; Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett; Courtesy Everett

The best part about classic movies is that there are more and more of them with each passing year. That said, to ensure true timelessness, we only included selections made before 2005. Netflix has classic movies of all genres, for every taste group and age range. In addition to older features like *Jaws* (1975) and *Taxi Driver* (1976), there are also slightly more modern favorites like *Death Becomes Her* (1992) and *Groundhog Day* (1993).

Join EW as we highlight the 12 best classic movies on Netflix right now.

Death Becomes Her (1992)

Bruce Willis as Dr. Ernest Menville and Meryl Streep as Madeline Ashton in 'Death Becomes Her'.

Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection

Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn headline this macabre horror-comedy from director Robert Zemeckis. Hawn stars as Helen Sharp, an ugly duckling who has her doctor fiancé (Bruce Willis) stolen out from under her by the seductive Off Broadway star Madeline Ashton (Streep). Years later, Helen returns for a homicidal revenge that finds the two women battling from beyond the grave. Chock-full of brilliant gallows humor, the film caps with a wonderful mic-drop ending (of the sort that rarely gets made nowadays). —*Declan Gallagher*

Where to watch *Death Becomes Her*: Netflix

**Director:** Robert Zemeckis

**Cast:** Goldie Hawn, Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis, Isabella Rossellini**

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

Robert Romanus as Mike Damone and Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'. Universal/Everett

In a decade largely remembered for John Hughes' contributions to coming-of-age teen comedies, Amy Heckerling's *Fast Times at Ridgemont High* has proven just as indelible in the years since. The film, written by first-time screenwriter Cameron Crowe, chronicles the lives of teenagers attending high school in a San Fernando Valley town, bursting with hormones and ready to enter the real world. It's plenty raunchy, but there's also a refreshing honesty to its depiction of growing up and figuring out who you want to be. EW's rated it one of the best teen movies of all time, claiming *Fast Times* "presents the 'glory days' with unvarnished awkwardness and a truth-first approach, setting the template for every great teen comedy that followed." —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *Fast Times at Ridgemont High*: Netflix

**Director:** Amy Heckerling

**Cast:** Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates, Brian Backer, Robert Romanus, Ray Walston

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

Aunt (voice: Akemi Yamaguchi), Seita (voice: Tsutomu Tatsumi), and Setsuko (voice: Ayano Shiraishi) in 'Grave of the Fireflies'.

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Far from your traditionally kid-friendly animated adventure, this sobering hand-drawn drama explores the horrors of war with bracing imagery. The film centers on a pair of young siblings, Seita and Setsuko, as they try to survive the chaos of the Pacific War in Kobe, Japan. EW's critic ranks *Grave of the Fireflies* as one of the best Studio Ghibli films of all time, calling it a "legendary tear-jerker" that depicts a world in which "the fires of war are still burning hot enough to consume life, love, and family." It's a tough watch, but devastatingly effective as an antiwar statement. —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Grave of the Fireflies*: Netflix

**Director:** Isao Takahata

**Cast:** Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi

Groundhog Day (1993)

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After cynical reporter Phil (Bill Murray) gets stuck in a time loop, constantly waking up on Feb. 2, he decides to exploit his powers and tries to seduce his producer, Rita (Andie MacDowell). While she rejects him time and time again, Phil comes to find he has genuine feelings for her, and his cold, bitter heart gradually warms. "*Groundhog Day* — with its really high concept — unfolds with a goofy elegance that feels like a tonic," wrote EW's critic in 1993. Decades later, the fantasy comedy remains a favorite, one worth revisiting again and again. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Groundhog Day*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A

**Director:** Harold Ramis

**Cast:** Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott, Stephen Tobolowsky, Brian Doyle-Murray**

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Jaws (1975)

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The miracle of this granddaddy of all summer blockbusters is that it still holds up 50 years later. Steven Spielberg's iconic thriller about a great white shark terrorizing beachgoers and the trio of men who try to hunt it down is pure entertainment at its most biting. From the menacing Oscar-winning score by John Williams to the vividly drawn personalities of the three heroes to the near-constant state of dread, Spielberg's confidence in his vision is remarkable to witness, especially so early in his career. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Jaws*: Netflix through Nov. 14

**Director:** Steven Spielberg

**Cast:** Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton

The Karate Kid (1984)

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We could — pardon the pun — wax on about the virtues of this enduring coming-of-age classic for days. Ralph Macchio stars as Daniel LaRusso, a teenager who learns to stand up for himself thanks to the teachings of his apartment building's handyman, Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita, in an Oscar-nominated performance). Mr. Miyagi instructs his young student on the art of karate and finding inner peace, allowing Daniel to stand up to his bullies and channel his emotions. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Karate Kid*: Netflix

**Director:** John G. Avildsen

**Cast:** Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka

Midnight Run (1988)

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Before Martin Brest tanked his career with the atomic bomb *Gigli* (2003), he helmed this quintessential buddy comedy starring Charles Grodin and Robert De Niro as a mob accountant and a bounty hunter, respectively, who travel to L.A. for the former's court trial. Along the way, they must avoid thugs and cops alike, and darn it if they don't develop a grudging admiration for each other. —*D.G.*

Where to watch *Midnight Run*: Netflix through Nov. 30

**Director:** Martin Brest

**Cast:** Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Dennis Farina, Joe Pantoliano, John Ashton

Scarface (1983)

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"Say hello to my little friend" may be its most significant pop culture memory, but there's a lot more to *Scarface* than that coke-induced shootout. The Brian De Palma epic centers on the rise and fall of drug kingpin Tony Montana (Al Pacino), a Cuban refugee who gets in with a Miami drug lord and establishes his reputation before further breaking bad with his own criminal empire. Through its near-three-hour runtime, the film explores greed and corruption, the empty pursuit of materialism (an '80s specialty), and the tragic human cost of one man's selfish ambitions.

With those themes, though, the film also has style for days, with De Palma mounting a production so lavish that viewers have multiple interpretations of whether the director is satirizing or glamorizing the gangster lifestyle. And, of course, the film features one of Pacino's definitive performances, foretelling decades of full-throated, gonzo turns from the actor in subsequent films. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Scarface*: Netflix

**Director:** Brian De Palma

**Cast:** Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Robert Loggia**

She's Gotta Have It (1986)

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Spike Lee established with this feature directorial debut that he was going to be one of his generation's signature voices. Shot in striking black and white, *She's Gotta Have It* centers on Nora Darling (Tracy Camilla Johns), a Brooklyn artist who has relationships with three men, each of whom wants her to commit exclusively to them. But Nora is a free spirit who enjoys her liberation; of course, problems arise when the three men meet and decide to be more proactive about the situation. The depiction of the messy complications of polyamorous love was refreshing at the time and remains so today. Lee also adapted the story into a TV series for Netflix in the late-2010s. —*K.J.***

Where to watch *She's Gotta Have It*: Netflix

**Director:** Spike Lee

**Cast:** Tracy Camilla Johns, Spike Lee, Tommy Redmond Hicks, John Canada Terrell

Sister Act (1992)

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Whoopi Goldberg delivered two of the best performances in film history with *The Color Purple* (1985) and *Ghost* (1990), but there has arguably never been a better use of her screen persona than *Sister Act*. The EGOT winner plays a Reno lounge singer who witnesses a crime committed by her gangster boyfriend, who soon sets his sights on her. After entering the witness protection program, she hides at a San Francisco convent, where she uses her skills to improve the choir and help the convent better engage with the local community. Featuring winning performances and a plucky charm that never feels trite, *Sister Act* is a rousing delight from start to finish. —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Sister Act*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B–

**Director:** Emile Ardolino

**Cast:** Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Harvey Keitel

Stand by Me (1986)

Wil Wheaton as Gordie Lachance, River Phoenix as Chris Chambers, Corey Feldman as Teddy Duchamp, and Jerry O'Connell as Vern Tessio in 'Stand by Me'.

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Based on one of Stephen King's most beloved non-horror stories, *Stand by Me* is an essential watch in the coming-of-age genre. The film centers on a quartet of preteens who, intent on becoming local heroes, go out in search of a missing boy's body. But their journey is far from straightforward as they encounter bullies and grapple with the complications of growing up.**** Featuring auspicious performances by Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O'Connell, the friendship among the group is instantly believable, and the film has just the right nostalgic glow without being overly sentimental. "The line between sappy and sweet is a razor-thin one," notes EW's critic, but *Stand by Me* "gets your tear ducts working honestly." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Stand by Me*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+

**Director:** Rob Reiner

**Cast:** Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland

Taxi Driver (1976)

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Martin Scorsese made us stare directly into the heart of darkness with this riveting, ultraviolent psychological drama. Robert De Niro delivers one of his most indelible performances as Travis Bickle, a disturbed Vietnam War vet who takes a job as a night-shift taxi driver in New York City. Disdainful of the city's "scum," Travis experiences increasingly violent thoughts that lead him to take drastic actions, from targeting a pimp who employs child sex workers to planning an assassination against a presidential candidate. It's a fascinating character study of '70s nihilism that has, unfortunately, retained its relevance amid today's turbulent times. —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Taxi Driver*: Netflix

**Director:** Martin Scorsese

**Cast:** Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Albert Brooks, Harvey Keitel, Leonard Harris, Peter Boyle, Cybill Shepherd

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'Marty Supreme' Trailer: Timothée Chalamet Is a Best Actor Oscar Frontrunner in A24's Ping Pong Epic Michaela ZeeNovember 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM 0 A24 A24 has released a new trailer for "Marty Supreme," Josh Safdie's sports dramedy starring Timothée Chalamet as tabletennis prodigy Marty Mauser. Set in the 1950s, "Marty Supreme" follows Marty Mauser as he chases his dream of becoming a tabletennis champion. The film is a fictionalized account of the reallife Marty Reisman, who won five world championship medals in table tennis.

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A24 has released a new trailer for "Marty Supreme," Josh Safdie's sports dramedy starring Timothée Chalamet as table-tennis prodigy Marty Mauser.

Set in the 1950s, "Marty Supreme" follows Marty Mauser as he chases his dream of becoming a table-tennis champion. The film is a fictionalized account of the real-life Marty Reisman, who won five world championship medals in table tennis.

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In addition to Chalamet, the cast includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Fran Drescher, Tyler Okonma (known professionally as Tyler, the Creator), Penn Jillette, Odessa A'zion, "Shark Tank" personality Kevin O'Leary (aka Mr. Wonderful) and Abel Ferrara.

Josh Safdie's last feature film was 2019's "Uncut Gems," which he co-directed and co-wrote with his brother, Benny Safdie. "Marty Supreme" marks Josh Safdie's first solo feature since his 2008 debut, "The Pleasure of Being Robbed." He co-wrote "Marty Supreme" with Ronald Bronstein, and the film is produced by Safdie, Bronstein, Eli Bush, Anthony Katagas, Chalamet and A24.

In October, "Marty Supreme" received a standing ovation during a secret screening at the 63rd New York Film Festival, where Chalamet and Josh Safdie made a surprise appearance alongside Paltrow, Okonma, A'zion and co-writer Bronstein.

"This movie — in many ways, beyond being about Marty Mauser — is a love letter to New York," Chalamet said on stage, adding that he was "so thrilled" to debut his latest film in the city.

"Marty Supreme" has since garnered Oscar buzz, with Variety's chief awards editor Clayton Davis writing in an analysis, "In a season where four films are tracking with 10 or more predicted nominations, A24's 'Marty Supreme' has just landed — and it's looking like the spoiler very few saw coming. Much like its protagonist, played by Timothée Chalamet — a young man with a dream no one respects, who goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness — the film could be the dark horse the Oscar race didn't realize it needed."

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Sally Kirkland, Veteran Actress and Oscar Nominee, Dies at 84 Victoria Edel, Rachel McRadyNovember 12, 2025 at 1:15 AM 0 Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Sally Kirkland Golden Globewinning actress Sally Kirkland has died at the age of 84 Kirkland was best known for her leading role in Anna, which earned her a Golden Globe as well as an Oscar nomination Kirkland had been in hospice care in the days prior to her death Sally Kirkland has died at the age of 84.

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Golden Globe-winning actress Sally Kirkland has died at the age of 84

Kirkland was best known for her leading role in Anna, which earned her a Golden Globe as well as an Oscar nomination

Kirkland had been in hospice care in the days prior to her death

Sally Kirkland has died at the age of 84.

The actress was best known for her starring role in 1987's Anna, which earned her a Golden Globe award and an Oscar nomination. She appeared in over 250 film and TV productions, including 1991's JFK and 2003's Bruce Almighty.

TMZ first confirmed Kirkland's death via her manager, Michael Greene. Greene noted that Kirkland had been in hospice care and died on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 4:50 a.m. ET. Kirkland was put into hospice over the weekend with her rep sharing that she'd suffered from dementia for the past year, per TMZ.

PEOPLE has reached out to representatives for Kirkland for comment.

In early October, friends of the actress shared her GoFundMe page, requesting help for "urgent medical care."

"It has been a [challenging] few months for Sally as her health continues to struggle. She had a fall in the shower, when she was left unattended; injuring her ribs, foot, along with cuts and bruises," the GoFundMe shared in an update on Oct. 2. "Sally is now receiving 24/7 care in a specialized facility that is providing wonderful safety and care. We are continuing to try [to] raise money to cover the gaps between income and care costs."

On Nov. 7, the GoFundMe page shared another update, noting, "Thank you for all your love and support. Sally is grateful for your kindness and love. Sally is on hospice now and is resting comfortably. Please hold and send the light for Sally."

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Kirkland was born in New York City in 1941. Her mother, also named Sally Kirkland, was a fashion editor at Vogue and LIFE magazines. Kirkland started as a model before pursuing acting. She studied at the Actors Studio and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1961.

She began working Off Broadway soon after, and her work often included nudity throughout the '60s. PEOPLE wrote of this era in 1988, "In those early days Kirkland was to nakedness what Walt Disney was to animation, establishing contemporary standards for nudity that made her the subject of numerous debates on morality in the arts."

She told PEOPLE, ''What I was really trying to say was, 'The human spirit must come out.' That was my feisty little 22-year-old mind trying to be very serious and not realizing how crazy it must have sounded to Middle America.''

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Sally Kirkland in 1988

She was part of Andy Warhol's Manhattan art studio, The Factory, and appeared naked and tied to a chair in the 1964 drama film The 13 Most Beautiful Women. She also performed nude in the 1968 play Sweet Eros and rode a pig naked in the 1969 film Futz. She also starred in the 1969 underground film Coming Apart. Kirkland told Closer in 2016 that while living in New York she became "obsessed" with Bob Dylan. She claimed they dated in the '70s and reconnected a few times over the years.

In the '70s, she went out for more mainstream jobs. She told PEOPLE that studio heads warned her that she was too passionate and too tall and would struggle to find roles, which she said was true. ''I'm not your typical, delicate girl-next-door,'' she said. Director Henry Jaglom told PEOPLE, "I think Sally is unique in her intensity and courage, and Hollywood does not know what to do with unique people."

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Sally Kirkland with her Golden Globe

Her film roles included parts in 1971's Going Home, 1973's The Way We Were, 1975's Crazy Mama, 1976's A Star Is Born and 1980's Private Benjamin. She also guest-starred on TV series like Hawaii Five-O, Police Story, Three's Company, Kojak, Starsky & Hutch, Charlie's Angels and Falcon Crest. She often went to the final rounds of auditions, just for someone else to get the role. "I've had so many close calls that I always thought, well, I must be good because it always seems to be between me and the person who gets it," she said in 1988.

While appearing in the play Largo Desolato in New York — in which she played a Czech woman — she learned about the role in Anna. She would need a Czech accent this time, and her Actors Studio friends Al Pacino and Robert De Niro helped her prepare. Still, she said in 1988, it took three auditions for her to land the part. When she finally auditioned alongside Paulina Porizkova, who was also cast, director Yurek Bogayevicz said, ''I just saw what I've been waiting to see.''

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Sally Kirkland in the ABC TV movie 'Willow B: Women in Prison.'

Kirkland was widely acclaimed for her performance and won the Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture – drama and the Independent Spirit Award for best female lead in 1987. She also received an Oscar nomination after staging a now-famous campaign.

Since the movie was a small indie release, she attended every event she was invited to, contacted every journalist she knew, wrote personal letters to every Academy voter she knew and had Joan Rivers and Warhol campaign for her as well, per Vogue. Still, she lost to Cher in Moonstruck.

Kirkland's next films included 1989's Paint It Black, 1990's Two Evil Eyes, 1991's JFK and 1994's Gunmen. She also began working regularly in television films, including 1991's The Haunted, which earned her another Golden Globe nomination. On TV, she was a regular on the 1994 syndicated TV series Valley of the Dolls and appeared on shows like Roseanne, Murder, She Wrote, The Nanny, Felicity and Days of Our Lives.

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Sally Kirkland in 2016

In 2003, she had a role in Bruce Almighty. Later film credits included Richard III and 2023's 80 for Brady.

Kirkland was married twice, in 1975 to musician Michael Jarrett and in 1985 to jazz producer Mark Hebert. Both marriages lasted less than three years, she told PEOPLE in 1988. ''It's hard to find a man who can handle my intensity,'' she noted.

The actress was also a yoga aficionado from the late '60s, and in her later years, she was a spiritual mentor. She told the Los Angeles Times in 2002 that her life was defined by "the dichotomy of spirituality and glamour, you know."

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Sally Kirkland in 2019

In February 2018, she was rushed to the hospital after a fall. In November 2024, her friends who launched the GoFundMe to raise money for her medical care said that Kirkland had fractured four bones in her neck, right wrist and her left hip and developed two dangerous infections, per Entertainment Weekly. The friends also said she lost the vast majority of her savings in the 2007 economic recession and that a change in her SAG-AFTRA insurance policy left her with high costs she could no longer afford.

Her friends wrote on GoFundMe, "For those of us putting together this campaign, Sally has been more than just a friend — she has been a maternal figure, offering encouragement, wisdom, and love when it was needed most. For those who know Sally personally, she has been a limitless source of generosity, kindness, and unwavering spirit. And while she has meant so much to so many around her, she has never had the luxury of a life partner or children to lean on in difficult times. But she has always prioritized being there for others, given everything she has to her craft, her church, her friends, and her community."

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Sally Kirkland, stage and screen star who earned an Oscar nomination in 'Anna,' dies at age 84 MARK KENNEDY November 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM 0 1 / 3Obit Sally KirklandFILE Actress Sally Kirkland appears at the 75th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles on March 23, 2003. (AP Photo/Kim D. Johnson, File) NEW YORK (AP) — Sally Kirkland, a onetime model who became a regular on stage, film and TV, best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in "The Sting" and her Oscarnominated title role in the 1987 movie "Anna," has died. She was 84.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Sally Kirkland, a one-time model who became a regular on stage, film and TV, best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in "The Sting" and her Oscar-nominated title role in the 1987 movie "Anna," has died. She was 84.

Her representative, Michael Greene, said Kirkland died Tuesday morning at a Palm Springs hospice.

Friends established a GoFundMe account this fall for her medical care. They said she had fractured four bones in her neck, right wrist and left hip. While recovering, she also developed infections, requiring hospitalization and rehab.

Kirkland acted in such films as "The Way We Were" with Barbra Streisand, "Revenge" with Kevin Costner, "Cold Feet" with Keith Carradine and Tom Waits, Ron Howard's "EDtv," Oliver Stone's "JFK," "Heatwave" with Cicely Tyson, "High Stakes" with Kathy Bates, "Bruce Almighty" with Jim Carrey and the 1991 TV movie "The Haunted," about a family dealing with paranormal activity. She had a cameo in Mel Brooks' "Blazing Saddles."

Her biggest role was in 1987's "Anna" as a fading Czech movie star remaking her life in the United States and mentoring to a younger actor, Paulina Porizkova. Kirkland won a Golden Globe and earned an Oscar nomination along with Cher in "Moonstruck," Glenn Close in "Fatal Attraction, Holly Hunter in "Broadcast News" and Meryl Streep in "Ironweed."

"Kirkland is one of those performers whose talent has been an open secret to her fellow actors but something of a mystery to the general public," The Los Angeles critic wrote in her review. "There should be no confusion about her identity after this blazing comet of a performance."

Kirkland's small-screen acting credits include stints on "Criminal Minds," "Roseanne," "Head Case" and she was a series regular on the TV shows "Valley of the Dolls" and "Charlie's Angels."

Born in New York City, Kirkland's mother was a fashion editor at Vogue and Life magazine who encouraged her daughter to start modeling at age 5. Kirkland graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and studied with Philip Burton, Richard Burton's mentor, and Lee Strasberg, the master of the Method school of acting. An early breakout was appearing in Andy Warhol's "13 Most Beautiful Women" in 1964. She appeared naked as a kidnapped rape victim in Terrence McNally's off-Broadway "Sweet Eros."

Some of her early roles were Shakespeare, including the lovesick Helena in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" for New York Shakespeare Festival producer Joseph Papp and Miranda in an off-Broadway production of "The Tempest."

"I don't think any actor can really call him or herself an actor unless he or she puts in time with Shakespeare," she told the Los Angeles Times in 1991. "It shows up, it always shows up in the work, at some point, whether it's just not being able to have breath control, or not being able to appreciate language as poetry and music, or not having the power that Shakespeare automatically instills you with when you take on one of his characters."

Kirkland was a member of several New Age groups, taught Insight Transformational Seminars and was a longtime member of the affiliated Church of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness, whose followers believe in soul transcendence.

She reached a career nadir while riding nude on a pig in the 1969 film "Futz," which a Guardian reviewer dubbed the worst film he had ever seen. "It was about a man who fell in love with a pig, and even by the dismal standards of the era, it was dismal," he wrote.

Kirkland was also known for disrobing for so many other roles and social causes that Time magazine dubbed her "the latter-day Isadora Duncan of nudothespianism."

Kirkland volunteered for people who had AIDS, cancer and heart disease, fed homeless people via the American Red Cross, participated in telethons for hospices and was an advocate for prisoners, especially young people.

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