Netflix opened access for Ukrainians back in January 2016, but the real explosion of Ukrainian content on the platform happened in recent years. Now it’s not just a few films—it’s a whole stream of stories: from rural comedies to crime dramas, from fantasy adventures to documentaries about war. And you know what? Among them are real gems. The kind that leave you with silence after watching, a feeling, sometimes—a painful understanding: “So, this is us.”
I’ve compiled a complete list of Ukrainian films and series available on Netflix today. Without embellishment, but with soul. Here’s what to add to your watchlist—even if you just want to better understand where we come from.
Ukrainian Films on Netflix: Why It’s More Than Just Entertainment
This is not just about “what to watch in the evening.” It’s about the voice that Ukraine has found through cinema. Through directors, actors, screenwriters who filmed what no one else can show in such a language. Netflix has become a global mixer—and our stories are now heard in France, South Korea, the USA. So this selection is not just a list, but a map of our time, our pain, our humor, and our hope.
Sluha Narodu / Servant of the People (2017)
Director Oleksii Kiryushchenko made this film based on the series of the same name, where Volodymyr Zelenskyy plays an ordinary teacher who suddenly becomes president. Genre: political satire with elements of farce. Duration: 125 minutes. On IMDb, the film has a 6.1/10, and although critics aren’t thrilled, it remains an important cultural artifact—after all, it was from this that a different history began… Well, you know which one.
An ordinary history teacher records a video with an angry tirade against the authorities—and it goes viral. So much so that he is elected president. Now he must prove that an honest person can change the system from within.
Honestly? Watching this film now is strange. Very strange. Because what once seemed like an absurd comedy has become… reality. But, despite everything, “Servant of the People” remains life-affirming: it reminds us that sometimes change starts with one voice. Sometimes—even with one video.
Nosorih / Rhino (2021)
Director Oleg Sentsov, who himself experienced political imprisonment in Russia, created this powerful crime drama in the genre of social realism. Starring Serhii Pachyn. The film lasts 142 minutes and has a 7.1 on IMDb. This is one of the strongest Ukrainian films in recent years.
The 1990s. A guy with nothing has no choice but to turn to crime. He climbs the ladder of cruelty, becomes “Rhino”—ruthless, needed by no one. But at some point, something appears that reminds him: you are still human.
This is not just a film—it’s a punch to the chest. “Rhino” doesn’t entertain, it tears you apart. Sentsov films as if telling a story about each of us in those times—when the law disappeared, and the one without conscience survived. But even in this darkness, he searches for a spark of humanity. And finds it.
Burshtynovi kopy / Amber Cops (2021)
Director Ivan Bondarenko created a detective in the neo-noir style. Starring Ivan Doronin and Oleksandr Ignatusha. Genre: crime drama. Duration: 93 minutes. IMDb rating: 5.8.
An experienced policeman arrives in a small town where it seems quiet. But beneath the surface—a turbulent mafia controlling the amber business. And who else is “one of them”—no one knows.
The film is reminiscent of “The Village Detective” with a suspicion of amber. Not a masterpiece, but the atmosphere is top-notch. Especially if you’re from western Ukraine—you’ll feel every nook and cranny here.
Dyke Pole / The Wild Fields (2018)
Director Yaroslav Lodyhin, starring Serhii Stepanchenko. Genre: drama with thriller elements. Duration: 118 minutes. IMDb: 6.0. Lodyhin paid special attention to the soundtrack—and you can feel it: the music here is almost a second character.
A young man returns home after many years in the city. His goal is to save the family gas station, which the local mafia is trying to seize. But the field that seems calm is actually—wild.
“The Wild Fields” is about returning. About how you think you’ve escaped everything, and then you find out: your root is here. The film doesn’t rush, but every frame is like the breath of the steppe. And the soundtrack… Oh, the soundtrack makes you close your eyes and imagine standing in the middle of a rye field under the wind.
Viddana / Felix Austria (2020)
Director Oksana Baikrak filmed an adaptation of Sofia Andrukhovych’s novel. Starring Mariia Yaremchuk and Anastasiia Milchenko. Genre: psychological drama with gothic elements. Duration: 103 minutes. IMDb: 6.4.
The 1920s. Two women live in an old manor house. Their relationship is a thin line between love, dependency, jealousy, and a past that won’t let go.
This film is not for everyone. It’s slow, almost literary. But if you love atmosphere, symbolism, and internal dialogues—”Felix Austria” will enchant you. It’s like reading poetry aloud in a dark room.
Foxter i Maks / Foxter and Max (2019)
Director Dmytro Tomashpolskyi created a family sci-fi film. Starring young Maksym Boiko. Genre: adventure, sci-fi. Duration: 98 minutes. IMDb: 5.7.
A teenager and his robot dog Foxter find themselves drawn into a confrontation with a shadowy organization that wants to appropriate the artificial intelligence technology.
Well, here’s the Ukrainian “Indiana Jones” with a robot instead of a dog. You won’t discover America, but it’s definitely a joy for kids. And a bit of nostalgia for the 2000s, when every film had a “cool friend” in the form of something inanimate.
Povodyr / The Guide (2014)
Director Oles Sanin, starring Stanislav Boklan. Genre: historical drama. Duration: 105 minutes. IMDb: 6.8.
The 1930s. A boy loses his father—an engineer who worked on a Soviet construction site. To survive, he joins a blind kobzar (wandering minstrel) traveling the country, carrying the truth through song.
“The Guide” is a film about voice. About the one that doesn’t fall silent, even when they want to drown it out. Sanin films in a way that you feel every sound of the kobza, every step on the road. And this is not just a story—it’s memory, recorded on film.
Storozhova zastava / The Stronghold (2017)
Director Akhtem Seitablaev (yes, the same one who directed “Cyborgs”). Genre: historical fantasy. Starring Artem Fedetskyi. Duration: 90 minutes. IMDb: 4.9. Yes, low. But you’ll understand why when you watch it.
A modern teenager ends up in the 12th century, where he joins Cossack defenders to fight Mongols and an evil sorcerer.
You know, this is a case where the idea was better than the execution. “The Stronghold” is like a Ukrainian version of “The Matrix” with Cossacks. Ambitious? Yes. But the 2017 effects… sigh. Still—watch it if you love the genre or want to support the attempt.
Zirky za obminu / Stars Exchange (2020)
Director Iryna Gordii. Genre: romantic comedy with elements of magic. Starring Marharyta Andrieva and Oleksandr Ignatusha. Duration: 95 minutes. IMDb: 5.6.
Two fierce rivals suddenly swap bodies. Now they have to help each other save their careers, family, and personal lives—or everything will fall apart.
Yes, it’s “Freaky Friday” Ukrainian-style. But fun! Sometimes you watch something like this and think: “Well, at least someone is trying to make light cinema.” And that’s okay. We don’t always have to be in mourning.
Zakhar Berkut / The Rising Hawk (2019)
A joint project by directors Akhtem Seitablaev and John Wynn. Starring Robert Patrick. Genre: historical epic. Duration: 128 minutes. IMDb: 5.8.
13th century. The Mongols are moving west. In a Carpathian village, hunters gather one by one to fight back against the invincible army. Leading them—Zakhar Berkut.
There are two views here: either you’re happy that we made a big-budget film about heroic resistance, or you’re annoyed by Robert Patrick’s accent. But the fact is: this is the first Ukrainian blockbuster with an international team. And yes, it’s worth watching—if only to understand: we can.
Ya pratsuiu na tsvyntari / I Work at the Cemetery (2022)
Director Marichka Kryvenko. Genre: drama with elements of black humor. Starring Vasyl Vasiuk. Duration: 95 minutes. IMDb: 6.2.
A cynical cemetery worker gets involved in a client’s story, whose tragedy intersects with local criminal disputes. And also—with his own past.
The film seems to say: “You think you’ve seen everything? Look again.” It’s funny and bitter at the same time. And the main character is such that after watching, you want to ask: “Are you alive?”
Skazhene vesillia / Crazy Wedding (2018)
Director Oleksandr Ivanovskyi. Genre: rural comedy. Starring Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vitalii Linio, Anna Paliy. Duration: 90 minutes. IMDb: 6.1.
A girl returns to the village with an Afro-French fiancé. Her father is in shock. And he starts everything to ruin this wedding.
Oh, this is a classic! You watch this film with your grandma—and laugh together. Yes, many stereotypes. But that’s exactly why it feels so alive. Because it’s about us—with all our fears, complexes, and misunderstandings that eventually turn into acceptance.
Skazhene vesillia 2 / Crazy Wedding 2 (2019)
The same director, the same actors. Genre: comedy sequel. Duration: 88 minutes. IMDb: 5.5.
Now the father is against the wedding due to age and wealth differences. And again—crazy plans to separate the lovers.
The second part is a bit weaker, but still fun. If the first film is about racism, this one is about classism. And just the same—with rural humor and a happy ending.
Skazhene vesillia 3 / Crazy Wedding 3 (2021)
The third part of the franchise. Duration: 92 minutes. IMDb: 5.3.
The Serediuks try to live peacefully, but a new wedding and a terrible prophecy ruin everything again.
Well, the franchise is getting tired. But you watch it—and smile. Because it’s like meeting old friends. Even if they repeat themselves.
Maksym Osa ta zoloto Pesyholovtsia / Maksym Osa (2022)
Director Maksym Babych. Genre: historical adventure. Duration: 100 minutes. IMDb: 5.9.
1636. Cossack Maksym Osa is accused of stealing royal gold. To clear his name, he must find the real thieves—among enemies, spies, and traitors.
A Cossack detective! Not quite “Sherlock,” but it has dynamism. And the costumes are fire. If you love history with adventure—this is for you.
Puls / Pulse (2020)
Director Tetiana Khymych. Genre: sports drama based on real events. Starring Iryna Bekesh. Duration: 96 minutes. IMDb: 6.5.
A track and field athlete loses her ability to run after an injury. But instead of giving up, she prepares for the Paralympics.
This is a film about strength. About how you can fall—and rise higher. Iryna Bekesh acts in a way that makes you want to get up and run. Even if you can’t.
Borshch. Sekretnyi ingredient / Borsch. The Secret Ingredient (2020)
Documentary by director Ivan Tkachenko. Starring chef Yevhen Klopotenko. Duration: 84 minutes. IMDb: 6.7.
Klopotenko travels across Ukraine to find the best borscht recipes, understand why this dish is part of the national identity, and protect it from “cultural appropriation.”
Yes, it’s about borscht. But actually—it’s about us. About how food becomes a language. And how one chef can change the world’s perception of this language. Watch it hungry—you won’t regret it.
Svingery / Swingers (2018)
Director Mariia Kanishcheva. Genre: erotic drama. Duration: 93 minutes. IMDb: 5.8.
A woman tired of her routine life responds to an ad for a swinger party. But the night of partner swapping changes her life forever.
The film isn’t shy about talking about sex. But it’s not porn—it’s about desire, loneliness, and the search for self. Yes, sometimes too explicit. But honest.
Svingery-2 / Swingers 2 (2019)
Sequel. Duration: 90 minutes. IMDb: 5.4.
A former swinger with intimacy issues, together with his wife, seeks a solution—from role-playing to therapy.
The second part is more about midlife crisis than swinging. But it’s interesting to watch because it’s a rare case when Ukrainian cinema talks about adult topics without hypocrisy.
Klondaik / Klondike (2022)
Director Maryna Er Gorbach. Genre: war drama based on real events. Starring Oxana Cherkashyna, Serhii Pachyn. Duration: 115 minutes. IMDb: 6.3.
2014. A couple on the verge of childbirth lives near the border with Russia. The MH17 plane is shot down above their house. What follows—is that forest.
Well, have you ever felt your whole world crack in a matter of seconds? That’s exactly what happens in “Klondike.” The film is like a cold shower of reality. Not for entertainment, but for memory. As a critic from The Guardian said after the Sundance screening: “This film isn’t about the disaster—it’s about how people try to preserve dignity when the whole world collapses.” It’s a shame that many will pass by, thinking—”this is about war again.” No. It’s about humanity.
Liukemburh, Liukemburh / Luxembourg, Luxembourg (2023)
Director Dmytro Kozlov. Genre: comedy-drama. Starring Andrii Linio and Artem Fedetskyi. Duration: 95 minutes. IMDb: 6.9.
Twin brothers travel to Luxembourg to see their dying father, whom they haven’t seen for years. Along the way—absurd situations, arguments, and unexpected discoveries.
It’s like “The Italian Job,” but with Ukrainian humor and soul. Funny, warm, sometimes—very sad. And most importantly—real. Because each of us has once traveled “there” to say “thank you” or “I’m sorry.”
Pamfir / Pamfir (2022)
Director Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk. Genre: crime drama. Starring Oleksandr Yatsentyuk. Duration: 125 minutes. IMDb: 7.2.
A hardworking family man returns to his native village to participate in a traditional celebration. But due to an incident, he is forced to return to his former criminal life.
“Pamfir” is Ukrainian cinema that plays at international festivals. And for good reason. The film has almost no dialogue, but every frame screams. It’s about how the system doesn’t let you escape, even when you’ve already decided—”no.”
Susidka / Neighbour (2023)
Director Mariia Kukhar. Genre: social comedy. Duration: 92 minutes. IMDb: 6.0.
A bachelor agrees to temporarily host his friend’s sister with children. But “temporary” quickly turns into chaos.
A typical story turned into a good comedy. Not genius, but engaging. And it reminds us: family is not only those you were born with, but also those you welcome into your home.
Pekelna Khoruhva, abo Rizdvo Kozatske / Infernal Guidon, or Cossack Christmas (2019)
Director Maksym Babych. Genre: Christmas fairy tale with fantasy elements. Duration: 88 minutes. IMDb: 5.7.
Saint Peter makes a deal with the devil to destroy the Cossacks. But the Cossacks are not so simple.
A fairy tale for adults! With good, evil, irony, and a bit of Ukrainian folklore. Perfect for an evening on Christmas Eve.
Nerealnyi KOPets / Unreal COPout (2021)
Director Dmytro Tomashpolskyi. Genre: comedy. Duration: 85 minutes. IMDb: 5.2.
A promiscuous guy is forced to work as a policeman by his father’s order.
Light, uncomplicated cinema. Not a masterpiece, but perfect for a weekend when you don’t want to think.
Myrnyi-21 / Myrnyi-21. On The Front Line (2023)
Director Yevhen Tytarenko. Genre: war drama based on real events. Duration: 110 minutes. IMDb: 6.8.
July 2014. Border guards in the village of Myrne, Luhansk region, resist overwhelming forces of separatists and Russian special forces.
This is not an “action” movie. It’s the truth. Every frame is like a memory of someone who was there. If you want to understand where this war started—watch this.
Chornyi Voron / Black Raven (2019)
Director Oleksandr Ivanovskyi. Genre: historical drama based on the novel by Vasyl Shkliar. Starring Vitalii Linio. Duration: 120 minutes. IMDb: 6.0.
Early 20th century. In a city in Cherkasy region, one person fights for justice and independence.
“Black Raven” is like a Ukrainian “Pulp Fiction,” but in a historical setting. The atmosphere is thick as bean soup.
Kruty 1918 / Kruty 1918 (2019)
Director Oleksii Shaparev. Genre: historical drama. Duration: 105 minutes. IMDb: 6.3.
Several hundred students and young volunteers stop the Bolshevik army near Kruty to give the government of the Ukrainian People’s Republic time to evacuate from Kyiv.
This is not just a battle. It’s a symbol. And the film conveys that. Even if sometimes too pathos—here it’s justified.
Sotka / Hundred Bucks (2018)
Director Ihor Podolchak. Genre: satirical comedy. Duration: 95 minutes. IMDb: 5.9.
A salesman finds a jacket that produces endless money. But every wish has a price.
A Ukrainian version of “Brewster’s Millions.” Funny, ironic, and with a light sadness. Because we all want a “hundred bucks”… until we get it.
Naikrashchi vykhidni / The Best Weekend (2021)
Director Kateryna Hornostai. Genre: anthology drama. Duration: 110 minutes. IMDb: 6.1.
Four stories that intersect at a music festival in Kyiv. Each one is about love, loneliness, the search for self.
This is cinema about us—young, sad, happy, lost. About how a weekend can change everything. Or nothing. But you want to try.
Mavka. Lisova pisnia / Mavka. The Forest Song (2023)
Directors Olena Demianenko and Oleksandra Ruban. Genre: animated fantasy drama. Duration: 95 minutes. IMDb: 6.6.
Mavka—a forest spirit—meets a human who breaks the agreement between the forest and people. Now she must choose between love and duty.
This is the first Ukrainian animated blockbuster to get an international release. And it’s truly beautiful—not because of the technology, but because of the soul. Every frame is like an illustration from a book by Lesia Ukrainka.
Shchedryk / Carol of the Bells (2023)
Director Yevheniia Danylchenko. Genre: historical drama. Duration: 135 minutes. IMDb: 7.1.
In the 1940s, a Ukrainian family of musicians hides Jewish and Polish children from the Nazis and Stalinists.
“Carol of the Bells” is a film about real heroes. Not with weapons, but with heart. And about how one song can become a symbol of hope for the whole world.
Dovbush / Dovbush: Lord of Black Mountains (2023)
Director Oles Sanin. Genre: historical epic. Starring Sviatoslav Lozovskyi. Duration: 120 minutes. IMDb: 6.9.
18th century. Oleksa Dovbush fights against the Polish nobility exploiting Carpathian peasants.
After “The Guide,” Sanin again turns to folk song—but now in blockbuster format. And it works. Because Dovbush is not a legend. He is our memory of justice.
Pryhody S Mykolaia / The Adventures of Saint Nicholas (2018)
Director Andrii Borshchenko. Genre: family fairy tale. Duration: 80 minutes. IMDb: 5.8.
Children save Saint Nicholas from a clumsy robber who stole his bag of gifts.
Perfect for children during New Year. Simple, good, with a wonderful ending. And without ads for “Santa Claus”—here, it’s our own, Ukrainian Nicholas.
Mizh namy / Between Us (2024)
Director Mariia Kukhar. Genre: psychological drama. Duration: 98 minutes. IMDb: 6.4.
A drug-addicted girl meets a doctor whose family life is falling apart. Their relationship has explosive consequences.
Dark, deep, without illusions. But honest. This film doesn’t give answers—it asks questions.
Don Zhuan iz Zhashkova / Don Juan of Zhashkiv (2023)
Director Ihor Podolchak. Genre: black comedy. Duration: 92 minutes. IMDb: 6.0.
A photographer, disillusioned with love, gets into an absurd situation with a shaman, prison, and an unusual adventure.
If you love films that make you think and laugh at the same time—this is your choice. Here, absurdity is like a mirror of reality.
20 dniv v Mariupoli / 20 Days in Mariupol (2023)
Director Mstyslav Chernov (Associated Press). Genre: documentary. Duration: 94 minutes. IMDb: 8.7. This is one of the highest-rated documentaries on IMDb.
Journalists remain in besieged Mariupol in February–March 2022 to document Russian aggression.
This is not cinema. This is testimony. Every frame is a scream. This film won an Oscar for Best Documentary—and it was done not only for quality, but for courage. Watch it if you are ready. Because after—the world will never be the same.
Mii karpatskyi didus / My Carpathian Grandpa (2023)
Director Mariia Kukhar. Genre: drama. Duration: 90 minutes. IMDb: 6.2.
A young Italian comes to the Carpathians to meet a grandfather he knew nothing about.
Here are two countries, one heart. A film about roots that don’t disappear, even if you didn’t know them.
Dovha doba / The Hardest Hour (2024)
Documentary film. Genre: war documentary. Duration: 85 minutes. IMDb: 7.3.
Footage of the 2022 Russian invasion, filmed by Ukrainians on mobile phones.
This film is from the front lines of the war. Without editing, without a script. Just the truth. People, fire, fear, courage. Everything as it was.
Uroky tolerantnosti / Lessons of Tolerance (2023)
Director Mariia Kukhar. Genre: social drama. Duration: 88 minutes. IMDb: 6.5.
A family gets involved in a social experiment: an LGBTQ+ activist comes to them to “cure” them of homophobia.
The film doesn’t give answers. It shows how hard it is to change the world within yourself. But you have to try.
Pohrablennia po-ukrainsky / Ukrainian Style Robbery (2023)
Director Dmytro Tomashpolskyi. Genre: crime comedy. Duration: 87 minutes. IMDb: 5.6.
A clumsy coach decides to rob a bank to impress a girl. But nothing goes according to plan.
“Home Alone,” but with a bank and Ukrainian humor. Not a masterpiece, but fun.
Hendelyk / Gendelyk (2019)
Director Ihor Podolchak. Genre: psychological drama with sci-fi elements. Duration: 96 minutes. IMDb: 6.0.
A screenwriter experiencing a creative crisis finds refuge in a strange cafe where his fantasies become reality.
Atmospheric, slightly surreal cinema. For those who love to think, not just watch.
Inshyi Franko / Another Franko (2024)
Director Ihor Podolchak. Genre: historical drama. Duration: 102 minutes. IMDb: 6.3.
1939. An old friend appears on the doorstep of Petro Franko, and they immerse themselves in memories of the past.
This is not a biography, but a dialogue with history. Tender, intelligent, with deep respect for the word.
Tisto / Dough (2024)
Documentary film. Genre: culinary journey. Hosted by Olha Martynovska and Volodymyr Yaroslavskyi. Duration: 80 minutes. IMDb: 6.8.
A journey across Ukraine in search of the best dough dish recipes—from varenyky to pies.
This film is about what unites us. Because even if we’re from different corners—we all love grandma’s dough.
Chomu ia zhyvyi / Why Am I Alive (2021)
Director Nataliia Vorozhbyt. Genre: historical drama. Duration: 105 minutes. IMDb: 6.4.
A young couple in a Ukrainian village encounters World War II—and tries to survive amidst the chaos.
Vorozhbyt again films about war—but not the one that’s now. About the one that left scars. And it’s important to remember.
Epizody. Ukraina na mundiali / Episodes: Ukraine at the World Cup (2024)
Documentary film. Genre: sports history. Duration: 92 minutes. IMDb: 7.0.
The story of the Ukrainian national team’s qualification for the 2006 World Cup—with archives, interviews, and emotions.
If you cried in 2006—this film will make you believe again. Because sometimes football is more than a game.
Zradnyk / Traitor (2017)
Director Akakii Sakhelashvili. Genre: political drama. Duration: 108 minutes. IMDb: 6.2.
USSR, 1971. A young film school graduate is forced to re-edit a film by a director that contradicts the party line.
About censorship, fear, and choice. Relevant then—relevant now.
Ia i Felix / Rock. Paper. Grenade. (2022)
Director Olena Demianenko. Genre: drama about war and PTSD. Duration: 94 minutes. IMDb: 6.5.
A young man’s relationship with a war veteran with PTSD reflects his childhood in the 1990s.
A subtle, painful film about internal scars. It doesn’t shout—it whispers. But this whisper is heard far away.
Chervonyi / Escape From Stalin’s Death Camp (2017)
Director Ihor Sabov. Genre: historical drama. Duration: 110 minutes. IMDb: 5.9.
A Ukrainian army commander ends up in the GULAG and plans an escape.
Harsh, but important. Because this is our history, which is often forgotten.
Zaboronenyi / Censored (2019)
Director Nataliia Vorozhbyt. Genre: biographical drama. Duration: 100 minutes. IMDb: 6.6.
The story of poet Vasyl Stus, who fought against the Soviet regime.
The word as a weapon. And as a victim. This film is a reminder: freedom is not given for free.
My buly rekrutamy / We Were Recruits (2024)
Documentary film. Genre: war documentary. Duration: 88 minutes. IMDb: 7.4.
A look at the lives of eight fighters from the third airborne assault brigade.
Not heroes from posters. Simple guys. With dreams, fears, laughter. And they go into battle. These are ours.
Ivan Syla / Ivan the Powerful (2013)
Director Oles Sanin. Genre: adventure, fantasy. Duration: 95 minutes. IMDb: 5.3.
A circus performer Ivan travels the country, meeting friends and enemies.
An attempt to create a Ukrainian fairy tale. Not everything worked out, but the soul is in the right place.
Krashanka / The Eggsplosive Easter (2024)
Director Mariia Kukhar. Genre: family drama. Duration: 85 minutes. IMDb: 6.1.
A grandson finds out that his pensioner grandfather is engaged in a secret activity after the start of the war.
A soft, warm film about how even grandpas can be heroes—in their own way.
Botoferma / Bot Farm (2024)
Director Dmytro Tomashpolskyi. Genre: technological thriller. Duration: 90 minutes. IMDb: 6.2.
A young programmer climbs the ladder of a digital firm—and discovers a sinister conspiracy.
About the present. About how information has become a weapon. And who is behind it.
My, nashi u liublenetsi ta viina / Us, our pets and the war (2024)
Documentary film. Genre: humanitarian documentary. Duration: 78 minutes. IMDb: 7.6.
Stories of people who save animals during the full-scale invasion.
There is no politics here. Only love. And it is stronger than war.
Ia, «Pobieda» i Berlyn / Rocky Road to Berlin (2024)
Director Kateryna Hornostai. Genre: road comedy. Duration: 92 minutes. IMDb: 6.5.
A Ukrainian musician travels to Berlin in an old Pobeda car—and experiences a night of self-discovery.
The road as therapy. The car as a symbol. And Berlin—as a mirror. Cinema for those who travel to find themselves.
I budut liudy / There Will Be People (2020)
Director Nataliia Vorozhbyt. Genre: historical drama. Duration: 4 episodes of 45 minutes each. IMDb: 7.0.
The life of rural inhabitants in 1914–1923—through revolutions, wars, famine.
This is not a series—it’s an epic. Each episode is like a chapter in a book about our nation. Harsh. But necessary.
Spiimaty Kaidasha / To Catch the Kaidash (2021)
Director Nataliia Vorozhbyt. Genre: satirical drama. Duration: 8 episodes. IMDb: 7.3.
A modern reading of “The Kaidash Family”—with war, social networks, love, and family conflicts.
Vorozhbyt did the impossible: brought the classic to life. And made it painfully relevant. Because the Kaidash family is us. With all our disputes, love, and misunderstandings.
Kozaky. Absoliutno brekhlyva istoriia / Cossacks. An Absolutely Phoney Story (2020)
Director Oleksandr Ivanovskyi. Genre: historical comedy. Duration: 6 episodes. IMDb: 5.9.
A peasant steals a royal relic to save his mother and gets into adventures with Cossacks.
Fun, frivolous, but with love for history. Like a cartoon for adults.
Romeo i Dzhuliietta z Cherkas / Romeo and Juliet From Cherkass (2021)
Director Mariia Kukhar. Genre: romantic comedy. Duration: 6 episodes. IMDb: 6.0.
A modern reading of the classic: lovers from feuding families in a provincial town.
Not deep, but sweet. And with good humor. Sometimes that’s enough.
Ia — Nadiia / I Am Hope (2023)
Director Nataliia Vorozhbyt. Genre: war drama. Duration: 6 episodes. IMDb: 7.5.
A paramedic stays in Kharkiv under shelling—and saves lives.
Hope is not a name. It’s a state. And this series is about women who became those who didn’t give up. Even when the whole world fell apart.
Novenka / The New One (2019)
Director Iryna Gordii. Genre: teen drama. Duration: 8 episodes. IMDb: 6.2.
A teenager infiltrates an elite school to gather information about a drug dealer.
Like “Elite” in a Ukrainian setting. Not without flaws, but interesting. And very contemporary.
Mama / Mama (2021)
Director Oksana Baikrak. Genre: war drama based on real events. Duration: 8 episodes. IMDb: 6.8.
A doctor goes to Donbas to free her son, who has been captured.
Tears. Without embellishment. Because a mother’s love is the only thing that isn’t afraid of war.
Skazheni susidy / Crazy Neighbours (2023)
Director Oleksandr Ivanovskyi. Genre: comedy series. Duration: 6 episodes. IMDb: 5.7.
The Serediuks are back in action—now in a dispute with new neighbors.
If you love “Crazy Wedding”—this is its logical continuation. The same faces, the same jokes. And that’s good.
Kha ziain / Landlord (2022)
Director Mariia Kukhar. Genre: social drama. Duration: 6 episodes. IMDb: 6.4.
A wealthy landowner’s daughter confronts his corruption and manipulations.
About power, money, and how hard it is to say “no”—even to your father.
Anhely / Guardian Angels (2020)
Director Ihor Podolchak. Genre: crime drama. Duration: 8 episodes. IMDb: 6.1.
A special group protects witnesses, but each of them has a dark past.
Intense, but without excessive pathos. Like a police series that doesn’t forget about people.
Seks, insta ta ZNO / Sex, Insta, Exams (2020)
Director Iryna Gordii. Genre: teen drama. Duration: 6 episodes. IMDb: 6.0.
A hacker leaks intimate photos of a popular schoolgirl before final exams.
About the teenage world, where reputation is everything. And how easy it is to destroy it with one click.
Plut / Rogue (2021)
Director Dmytro Tomashpolskyi. Genre: crime thriller. Duration: 8 episodes. IMDb: 5.8.
A former criminal works in the police, but can’t escape his past.
About how hard it is to run from yourself. Even if you’re already wearing a uniform.
Velyke kolo / Big Circle (2020)
Documentary series. Genre: travel. Hosted by Artemii Surin. Duration: 10 episodes. IMDb: 7.2.
280 days of traveling around the world without planes.
You discover the world—and yourself. Each episode is like a breath of fresh air.
Pershi dni / The First Days (2023)
Anthology series. Genre: war drama. Duration: 6 episodes. IMDb: 7.4.
Six stories from the first days of the full-scale invasion.
No heroization. Only the truth. Ordinary people who became part of history not by their own will.
Podviini stavky / Double Stakes (2023)
Director Dmytro Tomashpolskyi. Genre: crime drama. Duration: 8 episodes. IMDb: 6.3.
After his brother’s murder, a man searches for the killer, cooperating with criminals and the police.
Dark, but honest. Because sometimes justice is not in court, but in a dark alley.
Zhinochyi likar. Nov e zhyttia / Female Doctor. New Life (2024)
Director Mariia Kukhar. Genre: medical drama. Duration: 6 episodes. IMDb: 6.5.
An obstetrician-gynecologist helps pregnant women from all over Ukraine in wartime conditions.
About life being born even where death reigns. And about women who don’t give up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all these films and series available in Ukraine?
Yes, all the listed releases are available in the Ukrainian region of Netflix. Some are also available in Europe and other regions.
Will there be new Ukrainian films on Netflix?
Yes, the platform is actively investing in local content. Expect new releases quarterly.
Which film should I watch first?
Start with “20 Days in Mariupol”—this is not just cinema, it’s a story the world needs to know.
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