Barack Obama unveils his best films of 2025 and two of them have just been released on Netflix

Thursday, December 18, former President of the United States Barack Obama shared on Instagram his list of favorite films for the year 2025. Among all the feature films mentioned, we find in particular two fiction films released just a few weeks ago on the Netflix streaming platform.

“As 2025 draws to a close, I’m continuing a tradition started during my time at the White House: sharing my annual lists of favorite books, movies and music. I hope you find what you’re looking for!”noted Barack Obama on his Instagram account on Thursday, December 18, before adding: “Please let me know your recommendations!” This list is awaited every year by hundreds of thousands of people who like to know what the former President of the United States enjoyed during the past year.

Two years ago, Michelle Obama’s husband, who is also a big fan of a romantic series for teenagers which has been the talk of the town in recent months, included a French film in his list of favorite feature films: Anatomy of a fallby Justine Triet, Palme d’Or at Cannes and a huge hit at the box office. Which shows that he is both a true cinema lover, but also that he watches what is being done outside American borders.

Two films cited among the best of 2025 by Barack Obama are on Netflix

Its list includes eleven titles, including nine films in the running for next year’s Best Picture Oscar, as well as the American-French documentary directed by Raoul Peck, Orwell : 2+2=5, et Good Fortune by Aziz Ansari with Keanu Reeves. Barack Obama seems much more in tune with the Academy Awards this year than last year, when only four of his picks were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar. The Look by Michelle Obama is also on this list. “And obviously, I am not objective”he wrote. Among these feature films, two are currently available on the Netflix streaming platform.

Train Dreamsreleased on November 21, tells the life of Robert Grainier, who sees society evolving in America at the beginning of the 20th century. The lumberjack will find himself haunted by an event that he could not prevent. Jay Kellywith George Clooney and Adam Sandler, available on Netflix since December 5, also caught the eye of Barack Obama. Successful actor, Jay Kelly will find himself embarked on a road trip to Europe with his loyal manager Ron. Enough to make them think about the meaning of life.

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