The late, great Robin Williams had a long and varied movie career beginning in 1977 and spanning over three decades. His last role was as the voice of Dennis the Dog in Absolutely Anything in 2015.
Over that time Williams gained a reputation as a magnificent actor with fantastic comedy timing. He starred in many movies of different genres and has over 100 acting credits to his name.
His movies are always a great watch, so we've pulled together a list of which ones are currently available on US Netflix. Since the selection is severely lacking at the point of writing, we've also found out where we can watch the ones we really wish were also listed on the popular streaming service.
On Netflix: Hook (1991)
Williams takes on one of the lead roles as Peter Banning, a grown-up Peter Pan who must recover his youthful spirit and return to Neverland. The movie follows Banning's quest to rescue his children, who were kidnapped by Captain Hook, played by Dustin Hoffman.
This Steven Spielberg directed adaptation of J.M. Barrie's works divided critics but still remains a solid watch. Family-friendly fun is the name of the game in this adventurous tale. Hoffman and Williams are well worth the watch.
We Want: Aladdin (1992)
To this day, one of William's most loved roles is as the Genie in the 1992 Disney movie Aladdin. The animated tale of a kind-hearted street urchin falling in love with a princess is a classic that remains so even now.
The Genie character is truly brought to live by Williams, whose voice acting skills make him instantly lovable. Iconic lines and amazing moments are spread throughout this movie, which is currently available on Disney +.
Stream On: Disney+
We Want: Flubber (1997)
Flubber may not be one of William's best-received movies but there's still a lot of fun to be found in the science-fiction comedy remake. It captures William's zany brand of comedy perfectly and his interaction with "flubber" keeps this from being a disaster.
You'll find a large number of special effects and a heavy helping of slapstick, with the actual story being pretty scarce. Nonetheless, there are some laughs to be had in this tale of an eccentric professor who accidentally invents a very bouncy substance.
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We Want: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
Mrs. Doubtfire is one of those rare movies that can catapult you from laughter to sadness in an instant. Williams takes on the role of Daniel Hillard, an actor missing his children after a bitter divorce. In order to spend more time with them, he disguises himself as a female housekeeper, Mrs. Doubtfire.
Williams really shows his range here as he perfectly switches into the elderly housekeeper role and back to that of a regular dad. The story is heartwarming and engaging, a must watch that we wish we could see on Netflix.
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We Want: Dead Poets Society (1989)
In Dead Poets Society, Williams stars as John Keating, an English teacher who inspires his students to take a look at poetry from a different perspective. The comedy-drama follows a small group of students as they change their lives through the Dead Poets Society.
William's performance is excellent as always and the relationship between Keating and his students is incredibly well executed. This may be one of William's earlier movies but it's also one of his best.
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On Netflix: Popeye (1980)
The role of Popeye in this 1980 adaptation of the well-known story was one of Williams' earliest lead roles, coming just a few years after he started out. He stars alongside Sheley Duvall, who plays Olive Oyl.
The movie is directed by Robert Altman and tells the story of Popeye's arrival in Sweethaven where he meets Olive Oyl before setting out to stop Bluto the pirate from destroying the town.
One Hour Photo (2002)
Stepping away from his usual comedy roles, Robin Williams stars as Seymour Parrish, a mentally unstable photo developer who becomes obsessed with a middle-class family who frequents the store he works at.
The movie is an interesting look at how much photos can tell us about people's lives, as well as a reflection on mental health. One Hour Photo is a tough watch but Williams delivers an amazing performance.
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We Want: Good Morning Vietnam (1988)
Good Morning Vietnam sees Williams as Adrian Cronauer, a DJ shipped in from Crete to bring much-needed humor to the Armed Forces Radio during the Vietnam war. The troops love him but middle management isn't so impressed. As the story unfolds Croneaur begins to see a side of war that isn't talked about on the radio.
This biographical comedy-drama is a classic, and well worth a watch, especially for those who haven't already seen it. Williams is truly on form as he entertains the masses.
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We Want: Jumanji (1995)
Jumanji has recently had a resurge in popularity, due to the 2017 reboot starring Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black and its sequel in 2019. However, the Robin Williams starring original still remains a firm favorite.
Williams stars as Alan Parrish, a man trapped inside a board game for 26 years. Upon his release, by two children playing the game, the trio discovers that they must find the other original player and finish the game, unleashing chaos in the process.
Stream On: AMC Amazon iTunes Google Play
We Want: Good Will Hunting
This much loved romantic drama tells the story of Will Hunting, a janitor at M.I.T with a gift for mathematics. He can solve any math problem but cannot find his way in life. With the help of a psychiatrist and others who believe in him, he begins to turn his life around.
In Good Will Hunting, Williams plays the role of Sean, Hunting's psychiatrist, and confidant. He proves he can turn his hand to more serious roles in this much-loved movie.
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