Now that Netflix has unveiled its “Top 10” feature, we have an assessment of what people are actually watching on the streaming service. Each day, the “Top 10” feature shows the most popular films and TV shows as viewed by subscribers.
But if you’re looking for not only a quick rundown of the Top 10 most popular movies on Netflix, but also a little more information on what they’re about and who’s in them, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve assembled the current list of the most popular movies on Netflix in the U.S., along with more information about each film.
So peruse through the current Top 10 below.
Editor's note: Last updated July 9th to reflect the Top 10 movies on Netflix as of that date.
10. Wish Dragon
Director/Writer: Chris Appelhans
Cast: Jimmy Wong, John Cho, Constance Wu, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Jimmy O. Yang, Will Yun Lee, and Ronny Chieng
Year Released: 2021
Genre: Animated Fantasy Comedy
What It’s About: A teen tries to reconnect with his childhood best friend, only to come into contact with a dragon who grants wishes.
9. The Best of Enemies
Director/Writer: Robin Bissell
Cast: Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell, Anne Heche, and Wes Bentley
Year Released: 2019
Genre: Inspirational True-Story Drama
What It’s About: Based on true events, the film charts the rivalry between civil rights activist Ann Atwater and KKK leader C.P. Ellis.
8. Fatherhood
Director: Paul Weitz
Writers: Paul Weitz and Dana Stevens
Cast: Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard, Lil Rel Howery, DeWanda Wise, Anthony Carrigan, and Paul Reiser
Year Released: 2021
Genre: Comedy/Drama
What It’s About: A new father struggles to raise his daughter after the sudden death of his wife.
7. The Ice Road
Director/Writer: Jonathan Hensleigh
Cast: Liam Neeson, Benjamin Walker, Amber Midthunder, Holt McCallany, and Laurence Fishburne
Year Released: 2021
Genre: Action Thriller
What It’s About: A team of truck drivers much drive over a frozen ocean to deliver essential supplies to miners who are trapped.
6. Kung Fu Panda 2
Director: Jennifer Yuh Nelson
Writers: Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger
Cast: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Gary Oldman, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, James Hong, Michelle Yeoh, and Jackie Chan
Year Released: 2011
Genre: Animated Action-Comedy
What It’s About: This sequel finds Po rediscovering his forgotten past as he and his allies try to stop Lord Shen from conquering China.
5. Kung Fu Panda
Directors: John Stevenson and Mark Osborne
Writers: Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger
Cast: Jack Black, James Hong, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, and Jackie Chan
Year Released: 2008
Genre: Animated Action-Comedy
What It’s About: A clumsy panda who dreams of fighting alongside the iconic “Furious Five” gets his chance when a prophecy foretells he’s the only one who can stop an evil force.
4. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Rocky Bobby
Director: Adam McKay
Writers: Will Ferrell and Adam McKay
Cast: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Amy Adams, Leslie Bibb, Gary Cole, Michael Clarke Duncan, and Sacha Baron Cohen
Year Released: 2006
Genre: Comedy
What It’s About: A famous NASCAR racer is sidelined after an accident and must rediscover his roots to regain his confidence.
3. Fear Street Part One: 1994
Director: Leigh Janiak
Writers: Phil Graziadei and Leigh Janiak
Cast: Kiana Madeira, Olivia Scott Welch, Benjamin Flores Jr., Julia Rehwald, Fred Hechinger, and Maya Hawke
Year Released: 2021
Genre: Slasher Horror
What It’s About: Based on the R.L. Stine book series, the first film in a trilogy follows a group of teens who must race to find the truth about a curse on their town all while being hunted by serial killers from decades past.
2. Major Grom Plague Doctor
Director: Oleg Trofim
Writers: Artyom Gabrelyanov, Roman Kotkov, Evgeniy Eronin, Vladimir Besedin, Aleksandr Kim, Valentina Tronova, and Nikolay Titov
Cast: Tikhon Zhznevsky, Lyubov Aksyonova, and Aleksei Maklakov
Year Released: 2021
Genre: Action-Adventure
What It’s About: A cop with unconventional methods pursues a vigilante murder who wars a plague doctor mask.
1. Mother’s Day
Director: Garry Marshall
Writers: Tom Hines, Anya Kochoff Romano, and Matt Walker
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson, Timothy Olyphant, Hector Elizondo, and Britt Robertson
Year Released: 2016
Genre: Family Romantic Comedy
What It’s About: In the vein of Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve, this film takes the same ensemble story approach to the holiday of Mother’s Day.
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By: Adam Chitwood
Title: The Top 10 Netflix Movies Right Now
Sourced From: collider.com/top-10-netflix-movies-list-most-popular/
Published Date: Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:57:00 GMT
