Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services in the world, with more than 220 million subscribers. And just what do those people tend to watch? In particular, what is the most popular movie on Netflix?
Each week, the streaming service releases a list of its 10 most-watched movies over the preceding seven days. Below, we’ve listed the top 10 movies in the U.S. from July 10 to July 16, along with general information about each film, such as genre, rating, cast, and synopsis.
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10. Rush Hour (1998) Trailer 60 % 7/10 pg-13 98m Genre Action, Comedy, Crime Stars Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Ken Leung Directed by Brett Ratner watch on Netflix watch on Netflix Detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan), an excellent cop in Hong Kong, is summoned to Los Angeles to help find the daughter of a Hong Kong diplomat. However, the FBI does not want any outside help, so they assign Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) to look after Lee and keep him out of the investigation. Both Lee and Carter refuse to sit on the sidelines, so the duo forms an unlikely partnership to track down the diplomat’s daughter. This buddy cop film was a huge hit, grossing over $244 million worldwide, and spawned two sequels. Read less Read more
9. The Boss Baby (2017) 50 % 6.3/10 pg 97m Genre Animation, Comedy, Family Stars Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Miles Bakshi Directed by Tom McGrath watch on Netflix watch on Netflix Boss Baby (Alec Baldwin) is not your typical infant. Boss Baby wears a suit and tie, carries a briefcase, and acts like a boss (pun intended). When he arrives home from the hospital, Boss Baby meets his 7-year-old brother Tim (Miles Bakshi; Tobey Maguire voices Adult Tim), beginning a sibling rivalry. However, Boss Baby takes pity on his older brother after he’s grounded and reveals his plans to Tim. Boss Baby is on a mission to investigate the recent uptick in adults’ love for puppies while making babies the dominant force in their parents’ lives again. Boss Baby incorporates a fairly high concept for children, but at the end of the day, it’s a kids’ movie, so there are plenty of bathroom jokes and friendly bits that will make children laugh. Read less Read more
8. Nimona (2023) 75 % 7.7/10 pg 101m Genre Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy Stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee Yang Directed by Troy Quane, Nick Bruno watch on Netflix watch on Netflix Enter the world of medieval science fiction in the animated film Nimona. Based on ND Stevenson’s 2015 graphic novel of the same name, Chloë Grace Moretz voices Nimona, an unruly shapeshifting teen who is not shy to express her opinion. Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed) is a defamed knight on the run from the Institution after being framed for the murder of Queen Valerin (Lorraine Toussaint). Nimona insists on being Ballister’s sidekick despite his pushback. However, Ballister reluctantly agrees since Nimona is the only ally he has right now. The unlikely team sets out to prove Ballister’s innocence and restore his honor. But first, they must survive each other. Read less Read more
7. Titanic (1997) 75 % 7.9/10 r 194m Genre Drama, Romance Stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane Directed by James Cameron watch on Netflix watch on Netflix Who said James Cameron can’t do romance? In 1997, Cameron wrote and directed Titanic, the romantic epic film based on the 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic. Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a penniless, charismatic artist who wins a third-class ticket in a poker game. Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet) is a teenager set to marry into a loveless relationship with the wealthy Cal Hockley (Billy Zane). After Jack saves Rose from committing suicide aboard the ship, the two fall in love over the next 24 hours. When the Titanic reaches New York City, Rose tells Jack she will leave Cal to be with him. As well all know, the Titanic never made it to New York City, and the disastrous sinking of the ship is played out throughout the second half of the film. It’s a cinematic achievement that only a technician like Cameron could pull off, but the love story elevated Titanic to one of the highest-grossing films of all time. Read less Read more
6. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017) 69 % 6.2/10 pg 89m Genre Action, Animation, Comedy, Family Stars Kevin Hart, Thomas Middleditch, Ed Helms Directed by David Soren watch on Netflix watch on Netflix Captain Underpants: The First Movie is the long-awaited adaptation of the children’s book series of the same name. Fourth graders George Beard (Kevin Hart) and Harold Hutchins (Thomas Middleditch) spend their days carrying out pranks and writing comic books about a superhero named “Captain Underpants.” This happiness and joy do not mesh well with their grumpy school principal, Mr. Krupp (Ed Helms). When Mr. Krupp threatens to place Geroge and Harold in separate classes, the boys hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s Captain Underpants. The plan works as Mr. Krupp transforms into the underwear-wearing superhero. Read less Read more
5. The Tutor (2023) 4.9/10 r 92m Genre Mystery, Thriller Stars Garrett Hedlund, Noah Schnapp, Victoria Justice Directed by Jordan Ross watch on Netflix watch on Netflix Noah Schnapp is used to being tortured by the Upside Down in Stranger Things. However, the script is flipped in The Tutor as Schnapp’s character becomes the tormentor. Ethan (Garrett Hedlund) is a professional tutor who accepts a job teaching Jackson (Schnapp) at a remote mansion in Long Island. Ethan’s girlfriend, Annie (Victoria Justice), is pregnant, so the $2500 a day salary is too good to pass up for the couple. Once he shows up for the assignment, Jackson turns Ethan’s life into a nightmare. As Jackson’s manipulation begins to affect Annie, Ethan decides to take a stand, but it’s not without serious consequences. Read less Read more
4. Bird Box Barcelona (2023) 47 % 5.3/10 r 124m Genre Thriller, Drama, Science Fiction, Horror Stars Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva Directed by Àlex Pastor, David Pastor watch on Netflix watch on Netflix In 2018, Bird Box became a global phenomenon. The thriller where humans must cover their eyes outside to avoid spotting the strange entity is Netflix’s fourth-most watched English film of all time. Bird Box Barcelona is the spin-off sequel set in Spain. Set in a parallel timeline to the original, Barcelona is experiencing the same anomaly: look into the daylight, and you will want to kill yourself. Sebastián (Mario Casas) and his daughter Anna (Alejandra Howard) are forced to shield their eyes or face the deadly consequences. As they traverse through Barcelona, the blindfolded duo makes a shaky alliance with other survivors. As we’ve learned from the first film, it’s tough to trust others when you can’t see. Read less Read more
3. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) 73 % 7.9/10 pg 103m Genre Animation, Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy Stars Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault, Harvey Guillén Directed by Joel Crawford watch on Netflix watch on Netflix Remember the swashbuckling cat from Shrek 2? That ferocious feline is back for a new adventure in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. After finding himself in a battle against a sleeping giant, Puss (Antonio Banderas) wakes up in a hospital and learns that he lost eight of his nine lives. Afraid of dying, Puss decided to track down the Wishing Star to restore his lost lives. Along the way, Puss finds help from Kitty (Salma Hayek Pinault) and Perrito (Harvey Guillén). However, Puss isn’t the only one after the Star. Goldilocks (Florence Pugh) and her Three Bears Crime Family as well as “Big” Jack Horner (John Mulaney) want to secure the Star for themselves, so it’s an all-out race to its location. Read less Read more
2. 65 (2023) 40 % 5.4/10 pg-13 92m Genre Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama Stars Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt, Chloe Coleman Directed by Scott Beck, Bryan Woods watch on Netflix watch on Netflix 65 million years ago, a pilot named Mills (Adam Driver) from the planet Somaris crash-lands on Earth while piloting a two-year space exploration. Mills accepted the job to pay for his daughter’s medical treatment. All passengers on the ship die except for one: a young girl named Koa (Ariana Greenblatt). Mills and Koa have difficulty communicating due to the language barrier. The ship is beyond repair, and the only chance for survival is to travel across the woods and pilot the escape shuttle that landed on top of the mountain. There’s only one problem: dinosaurs roam the Earth, and they do not like humans. It’s a race against time in 65 as Mills and Koa must work together to reach the mountain and fly home. Read less Read more
1. The Out-Laws (2023) 36 % 5.4/10 r 95m Genre Romance, Action, Comedy Stars Pierce Brosnan, Adam DeVine, Nina Dobrev Directed by Tyler Spindel watch on Netflix watch on Netflix Meeting your in-laws is scary, but what if your in-laws are criminals? That’s the premise of The Out-Laws, the new action comedy starring Adam DeVine. The film follows DeVine’s Owen Browning, a bank manager set to marry Parker (Nina Dobrev). During the wedding week, Owen’s bank is robbed by a famous group of notorious criminals, the Ghost Bandits. Things take an interesting turn when Owen believes Parker’s parents — Billy (Pierce Brosnan) and Lilly (Ellen Barkin) — are the Ghost Bandits. When Parker is kidnapped, Owen must team up with the Ghost Bandits to rescue his bride in time before the wedding. As director Tyler Spindel described it, The Out-Laws is “the action version of Meet the Parents.” Read less Read more
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