A good point to start might be to look at some lists.
For example, you can go to a movie rating site, such as rottentomatoes.com.
This site offers shortlists of movies, sorted by genre.
For each movie, you can also see description, trailer and audience score as well as critics' reviews and ratings.
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/top/
Other criteria
There are also other ways to browse for a movie.
Maybe you have a favorite movie that you just can't get enough of?
Why not use that as a starting point - simply go to imdb.com and search for your favorite movie.
Then, scroll down to the section 'More Like This' to see a selection of similar movies for you to enjoy.
https://www.imdb.com/
Another great site for finding a movie based on similarity is tastedive.com. Simply type in a movie title and get a bunch of recommendations.
https://tastedive.com/movies
Reviews
If you still can't decide if you've picked the right movie, you can also look for some video reviews for some quick (and often funny) overviews.
Dive right in
Another way to go about finding something to watch, is to go straight to a streaming service, such as Netflix,
and looking at the choices there. Apart from movies, you might also be tempted to fall into the trap of binge-watching some of their amazing original series.
https://www.netflix.com/
Old favorites
If no other options excite you, you can always go back and revisit some of your all time favorites.
That way, you'll know exactly what you're signing up for and will definitely have a great time!