Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services in the world, with nearly 280 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 a recent seven-day period to keep subscribers in the loop regarding its most popular titles.
The fans have spoken, and they love Rebel Ridge. The Jeremy Saulnier action movie remains at No. 1 this week. Three new entries occupy space within the top five: Uglies at No. 2, Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter at No. 3, and Edge of Tomorrow at No. 4. Below, we’ve listed the top 10 movies in the U.S. from September 9 to September 15, along with general information about each film, such as genre, rating, cast, and synopsis.
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10. Migration (2023) 56% 56% 6.6/10 6.6/10 pg 83m 83m Genre Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family Stars Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Caspar Jennings Directed by Benjamin Renner Watch on Netflix After The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Illumination released a second animated film in 2023 called Migration. Directed by Benjamin Renner from a script by The White Lotus‘ Mike White, Migration introduces the Mallard family: dad Mack (Kumail Nanjiani), his wife, Pam (Elizabeth Banks), and kids, Dax (Casper Jennings) and Gwen (Tresi Gazal). The Mallard family resides in New England. Mack is very hesitant to fly south and migrate. After hearing about a group of ducks migrating to Jamacia, Mack has a change of heart and plans a family trip south. Shortly after the Mallards’ journey begins, things go haywire as their plan for a safe trip goes up in smoke. Now, Mack and his family must rely on their instincts and trust themselves to reach their destination. Read more
9. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) 46% 46% 7.1/10 7.1/10 pg 93m 93m Genre Animation, Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy Stars Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day Directed by Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath Watch on Netflix Thanks to NBCUniversal’s deal with Netflix, one of the biggest titles of 2023 — The Super Mario Bros. Movie — is available to stream on Netflix. Based on the popular characters from the Nintendo games, The Super Mario Bros. Movie is an origin story for Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day), two Italian-American brothers working as plumbers in Brooklyn, New York. While fixing a water main leak, the two brothers are sent down the Warp Pipe into two kingdoms. Mario lands in the Mushroom Kingdom with Princess Peach (Furiosa‘s Anya Taylor-Joy), while Luigi ends up in the Dark Lands ruled by Bowser (Jack Black). Mario sets out to find Luigi and save the world from Bowser’s reign. The film also features other notable characters like Toad (Keegan-Michael Key) and Donkey Kong (Seth Rogen). Read more
8. Black Mass (2015) 68% 68% 6.8/10 6.8/10 r 123m 123m Genre Drama, Crime, History Stars Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, Julianne Nicholson Directed by Scott Cooper Watch on Netflix The criminal life of James “Whitey” Bulgar is portrayed in Scott Cooper’s Black Mass. Johnny Depp stars as Bulgar, the notorious leader of Boston’s Winter Hill Gang in the 1970s. Bulgar’s brother, Bill (Benedict Cumberbatch), is the president of the Massachusetts Senate. Bill’s political career coincides with Bulgar’s rise to power in Boston’s criminal underbelly. When FBI agent John Connolly returns to Boston, he seeks help from Bulgar to take out the Italian mob. Bulgar agrees and becomes Connolly’s informant. At first, the uneasy alliance between Bulgar and Connolly flourishes. Connolly gets to be the hero who takes down a powerful mafia family. However, eliminating one organization means Bulgar has less competition to control Boston. With Connolly in bed with Bulgar, it will take an outside force to take down one of the most dangerous gangsters in American history. Read more
7. The Deliverance (2024) 38% 38% 5.0/10 5.0/10 r 112m 112m Genre Horror, Thriller Stars Andra Day, Glenn Close, Anthony B. Jenkins Directed by Lee Daniels Watch on Netflix Academy Award nominee Lee Daniels helms The Deliverance, his first directorial effort since 2021’s The United States vs. Billie Holiday. Inspired by the Ammons family haunting, The Deliverance stars Andra Day as Ebony Jackson, an alcoholic single mother of three who moved her family into a new home for a fresh start. Child Protective Services must keep an eye on Ebony at all times because of her prior run-ins with the law. Shortly after arriving in the new house, the family experiences a series of supernatural events, leading them to believe the home is haunted. Unfortunately, things go from bad to worse after the demonic possession of the children. With her back against the wall, Ebony must conquer her own demons to save her kids. Read more
6. Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) 47% 47% 6.5/10 6.5/10 pg 99m 99m Genre Action, Science Fiction, Comedy, Family Stars Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter Directed by Jeff Fowler Watch on Netflix The anthropomorphic blue hedgehog with lightning speed finally received a live-action movie in 2020’s Sonic the Hedgehog. After being attacked by a destructive tribe, Sonic is sent to Earth and finds shelter in a secret cavern under the town of Green Hills, Montana. One night, Sonic’s speed triggers a power outage in the Pacific Northwest, drawing the attention of the peculiar scientist Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey). Robotnik wants to harness Sonic’s speed for his evil plan to power machines that dominate the world. In need of an ally, Sonic teams with local sheriff Tom Wachowski (James Marsden) to stop Robotnik from achieving his goal. Read more
5. Shark Tale (2004) 48% 48% 6.0/10 6.0/10 r 90m 90m Genre Animation, Action, Comedy, Family Stars Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renée Zellweger Directed by Vicky Jenson, Bibo Bergeron, Rob Letterman Watch on Netflix Imagine The Godfather was an animated film made for kids. No need to imagine anymore because the world of the mafia comes to life in the underwater adventure known as Shark Tale. Will Smith voices Oscar, a small, lowly fish with dreams of being rich and famous. In debt to a local mob boss, Oscar tries to win his money back in a seahorse race, but it backfires when his pick loses and the boss sends henchmen to collect the debt. When a great white shark named Frankie (Michael Imperioli) attempts to punish the fish, Oscar outsmarts the shark, and Frankie accidentally dies. Oscar takes credit for the death and becomes known as the “Sharkslayer.” He then forms a friendship with Frankie’s vegetarian brother, Lenny (Jack Black). Oscar’s newfound fame comes with a price as Frankie’s father and mob leader (Robert De Niro) seeks revenge for his son’s death. Read more
4. Edge of Tomorrow (2014) 71% 71% 7.9/10 7.9/10 pg-13 114m 114m Genre Action, Science Fiction Stars Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton Directed by Doug Liman Watch on Netflix Tom Cruise lives, dies, and fights again in Edge of Tomorrow, Doug Liman’s terrific sci-fi spectacle. In an alternate future, an alien race becomes the dominant species on Earth. The surviving nations have pulled their resources together to mount one final attack that they believe will turn the tide of the war. Major William Cage (Tom Cruise), a public affairs officer with no combat experience, is forced to fight on the frontlines of the attack. The mission is a colossal failure, as Cage and the rest of his battalion die within minutes of landing on the battlefield. However, Cage gets stuck in a time loop and wakes up on the previous day. The never-ending cycle continues, and Cage lives, dies, and lives again. However, his combat skills significantly improve. With the help of Sergeant Rita Vrataski (Emily Blunt), Cage’s time loop knowledge holds the key to ending the war. Read more
3. Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter (2024) 7.7/10 7.7/10 tv-ma 1 Season 1 Season Genre Documentary, Mystery Stars Cathy Terkanian Watch on Netflix The harrowing and unflinching story of a mother’s quest to find her daughter is examined in the documentary Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter. In the 1970s, teenager Cathy Terkanian gave birth to a daughter and put her up for adoption. The daughter’s name was Aundria Bowman. In 2010, Terkanian received a letter from a social worker stating her biological daughter had gone missing in 1989. Unfortunately, a dead body is found in Wisconsin, and authorities think it could be Aundria. This startling revelation sends Terkanian on a mission to figure out what happened to her daughter and why she went missing. Through the investigation, Aundria learns about the daughter she never knew and grows closer to her memory. Read more
2. Uglies (2024) 34% 34% 4.9/10 4.9/10 pg-13 102m 102m Genre Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure Stars Joey King, Brianne Tju, Laverne Cox Directed by McG Watch on Netflix Ever since Tally Youngblood (Joey King) was a little girl, she wanted to be one thing: pretty. In a futuristic society, 16-year-olds undergo cosmetic surgery to become the perfect version of themselves, aka pretty. Until surgery, people are referred to as “Uglies.” When Tally’s best friend, Peris (Chase Stokes), becomes pretty, she’s forced to wait for three months with the rest of the Uglies without him. During this time, Tally becomes friends with her classmate Shay (Brianne Tju) and learns about “The Smoke,” a place beyond the city where rebellious Uglies live in nature. On the day of her surgery, Shay leaves for The Smoke. Wanting to save her friend from potential danger, Tally abandons her surgery and ventures past the city’s limits. She finds a world that makes her question everything the government has taught her. Maybe being ugly isn’t so bad. Read more
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