I Watched the #7 Movie on Netflix & I Think Its Rotten Tomatoes Score Should Be Way Higher

Although it has been nearly a month since Nonnas dropped on Netflix, the heartwarming biopic still sits comfortably on the streaming service's top ten list. After soaring to the top spot shortly after its premiere, the film has since made its way to the seventh spot, outranking popular titles like Home and Havoc.

I was surprised to see this title pop up among Netflix's trending movies for three consecutive weeks, and so, of course, my curiosity got the best of me. I saw that the film has 81 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, then I caught a glimpse of one hilarious kitchen scene between three grandmothers and I was intrigued enough to start watching. By the time the credits rolled, I finally understood why fans find this tale so compelling. (And no, I'm not just talking about the mouth-watering Italian food.)

If you're unfamiliar with the plot, Nonnas is based on the true story of Joe Scaravella, who was inspired to open a restaurant after his grandmother passed away in 1999. In the film, Vince Vaughn portrays Joe, who honors his late mother and grandmother by opening up an old-school Italian restaurant called Enoteca Maria. The best part? Their menu is filled with generations-old recipes prepared by four Italian grandmothers (or nonnas).

The film does a fantastic job of highlighting the importance of family traditions and how food can bring people together. It beautifully explores themes of loss and grief, and Joe's determination to get his new business off the ground was incredibly inspiring. Still, these factors paled in comparison to the four grandmas, who were the true stars.

Lorraine Bracco (Roberta), Brenda Vaccaro (Antonella), Talia Shire (Teresa) and Susan Sarandon (Gia) star as the fabulous chefs who share their tasty dishes with the neighborhood, but there's more to them than their impressive culinary skills. They're multi-dimensional, well-rounded characters with complicated pasts and uncertain futures. And not only that—they're navigating a world that's obsessed with youth.