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Netflix Recommendations: Zodiac Edition

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Queen's U chapter.

We all know that it takes longer to find the perfect movie than to actually watch it. Whether you need a quick recommendation before your movie snacks cool down, or you’re looking for a suggestion that aligns with your own personality, look no further than this zodiac-oriented Netflix guide. Happy watching!

Aries: Hidden Figures

Aries, you are determined and stubbornly headstrong. Your optimistic perspective on life keeps you feeling hopeful for the future ahead of you, empowering you to take on a leadership role and pull it in whichever direction you please. Like the daring women in Hidden figures, you will go to great lengths to see your dreams materialize. This movie is centered around the plight of three brilliant, African-American women working as NASA mathematicians, and it’s sure to inspire you. 

Taurus: Friends With Benefits

As a Taurus, you are a creative person who enjoys stability and comfort. Unwinding after a long day has always been a priority to you—it’s the best way to maintain your sanity and peace! If you haven’t seen it already, Friends with Benefits is a must for you. It’s an easygoing and adorable rom-com about two busy singles trying to make a friendly arrangement… and it is exactly the type of movie you’re looking for.

Gemini: 13 Going on 30

You are full of duality, Gemini. Whether it be looking at a situation from two different perspectives, second-guessing your decisions, or wishing you could be in a million different places at once, your mind stays on maximum-overdrive mode, sorting through all of life’s possibilities. 13 Going on 30 is a classic movie about a teenager who wakes up in a 30-year-old woman’s body. Your curiosity will draw you to this movie, but perhaps when it’s over you’ll feel more appreciative than curious about what’s on the other side…

Cancer: Dumplin’

Whether you’d like to admit it or not, you’re a softy at heart! You feel your emotions deeply, and that is what makes you so loyal, loving and sympathetic. A movie that tugs at your heartstrings is perfect for you. Dumplin’ is about an ex-beauty queen’s daughter beginning her pageant journey, and it will surely leave you feeling fuzzy and warm inside.

Leo: Ant Man and the Wasp

Leo, you are constantly striving to reach the top at whatever you do. Your endeavours are always ambitious, and you are sure that you will constantly reach your goals with the right amount of hard work. Filled with energy and a craving for action, the Ant Man and the Wasp is just your taste. Follow Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne on their urgent, thrilling rescue mission through Treasure Island, San Francisco.

Virgo: Good Will Hunting

Virgo, you’re the analytical sign of the Zodiac. You’re often oriented based on your moral values and practicality, giving you an intuitive sense of what is right and wrong, and an inclination to separating the good from the bad. Award-winning Good Will Hunting is very in touch with your own “do-good” senses; it’s all about a therapist guiding an aimless janitor in the direction of success as he helps him with confronting his demons.

Libra: Arrival

As a Libra, you’re very balance-minded and diplomatic. You tend to maintain the peace by stepping around your own personal concerns and avoiding conflict. Your traits make the Arrival the perfect candidate for your movie night. Arrival is about a linguist who works to communicate with newly-landed aliens, and you will find yourself rooting for her to crack the code before tensions lead to war.

Scorpio: Don’t Breathe

Your zodiac sign is characterized by being clever and brave, so it comes as no surprise that the movies you enjoy most are thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat. You love the anticipation of waiting for the next scene, all while you mentally plan out what you would be doing in the characters’ shoes. Don’t Breathe will deliver on all of these things, Scorpio. This cinematic game of lethal cat and mouse is one you won’t soon forget.

Sagittarius: 21 Jump Street

As a Sagittarius, your optimism is unwavering. You’re always looking at the positive side of things and for that reason, a challenge doesn’t scare you. Combine this with your great sense of humour, and it becomes clear that 21 Jump Street is one of the best movies for you. It follows two undercover police officers going back to high school, and I promise it will keep you laughing until the very end.

Capricorn: Kill Bill

After awakening from a four-year coma, a former assassin hasn’t forgotten to go after her revenge. While she may seem dangerous and risk-taking, it becomes clear that she has always thought her next move out. This is much like you, Capricorn. You are always one step ahead, and because of this, Kill Bill will definitely satisfy the ultra-disciplined part of you.

Aquarius: Minimalism

Aquarius, you tend to be very people-oriented. This has led you to become acquainted with more people you can count, though you may only consider some of them to be your close friends. As someone who is also independent, this can often become strenuous to you. This documentary is something that just might help you take a new approach to revamp your life and declutter (and not just in the ‘things’ sense, but perhaps in the people sense too).

Pisces: Alice in Wonderland

You are artistic and imaginative at heart, Pisces. This has led you to your own imaginary world time and time again, where you get to decorate reality as you please. The stunning visuals and dreamy plot of Alice in Wonderland will take you on a journey deep, deep into a rabbit hole that you will not want to come out of.

Zoe Malik

Queen's U '21

Zoe is a second-year sociology student at Queen's University. She is passionate about learning both inside and outside of the classroom, collecting insights about life and sharing them through her writing.