Ever since Netflix unveiled its “Top 10” feature, we have had a way to assess what people are 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 a quick rundown of the Top 10 most popular movies on Netflix and a little more information on what they’re about and who’s in them, we’ve got you covered.
Netflix now shares what people watch worldwide and how many hours are spent each week on the streamer. Below, we’ve gathered the Top 10 most-watched films on Netflix this week and more information about each movie. Check out the current list below:
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‘Hereditary’
2018
Director: Ari Aster | Runtime: 2 hours 7 minutes | Genre: Horror
Cast: Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro, Gabriel Bryne
Synopsis:
After the death of her mother, artist Annie and her family uncover their terrifying legacy and grapple with malevolent forces beyond their control.
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9
‘Rush Hour 2’
2001
Director: Brett Ratner | Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes | Genre: Comedy, Action
Cast: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Roselyn Sánchez
Synopsis:
After an explosion at the US Embassy in Hong Kong kills two customs agents investigating currency smuggling, Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) and James Carter (Chris Tucker) search for the mastermind. Ricky Tan (John Lone), head of the Fu-Cang-Long Triad, sends out his minions to insure that Carter and Lee don’t solve the case.
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8
‘The Age of Adaline’
2015
Director: Lee Toland Krieger | Runtime: 1 hour 52 minutes | Genre: Drama
Cast: Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Harrison Ford
Synopsis:
Adaline Bowman (Blake Lively) has miraculously remained a youthful 29 years of age for nearly eight decades, never allowing herself to get close to anyone lest they discover her secret. However, a chance encounter with a charismatic philanthropist named Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman) reawakens Adaline’s long-suppressed passion for life and romance. When a weekend with Ellis’ parents threatens to expose the truth, Adaline makes a decision that changes her life forever.
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7
‘The Secret Life of Pets’
2016
Director: Chris Renaud | Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes | Genre: Action
Cast: Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart
Synopsis:
Max (Louis C.K.) is a spoiled terrier who enjoys a comfortable life in a New York building until his owner adopts Duke, a giant and unruly canine. During their walk outside, they encounter a group of ferocious alley cats and wind up in a truck that’s bound for the pound. Luckily, a rebellious bunny named Snowball swoops in to save the doggy duo from captivity. In exchange, Snowball demands that Max and Duke join his gang of abandoned pets on a mission against the humans who’ve done them wrong.
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6
‘Hotel Transylvania 2’
2024
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Director: Genndy Tartakovsky | Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes | Genre: Horror
Cast: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez
Synopsis:
Now that Dracula (Adam Sandler) has opened the Hotel Transylvania’s doors to humans, things are changing for the better; however, Drac is secretly worried that his half-human grandson, Dennis, isn’t showing his vampire side. So, while Mavis and Johnny are away, Drac enlists his friends to help him put the boy through a “monster-in-training” boot camp. But things really get batty when Drac’s cantankerous, old-school dad (Mel Brooks) pays an unexpected visit.
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5
‘Rush Hour’
1998
Director: Brett Ratner | Runtime: 2 hours 2 minutes | Genre: Action
Cast: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Tom Wilkinson
Synopsis:
When a Chinese diplomat’s daughter is kidnapped in Los Angeles, he calls in Hong Kong Detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) to assist the FBI with the case. But the FBI doesn’t want anything to do with Lee, and they dump him off on the LAPD, who assign wisecracking Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) to watch over him. Although Lee and Carter can’t stand each other, they choose to work together to solve the case on their own when they figure out they’ve been ditched by both the FBI and police.
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4
‘Despicable Me’
2010
Directors: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud | Runtime: 1 hour 35 minutes | Genre: Animated
Cast: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand
Synopsis:
Supervillain Gru, a man who delights in all things wicked, hatches a plan to steal the moon. Surrounded by an army of little yellow minions and his impenetrable arsenal of weapons and war machines, Gru prepares to vanquish all who stand in his way. However, nothing in his calculations and groundwork has prepared him for his greatest challenge: three adorable orphan girls who want to make him their dad.
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‘Despicable Me 2’
2024
Directors: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud | Runtime: 1 hour 38 minutes | Genre: Action
Cast: Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Elsie Fisher
Synopsis:
Now that Gru has forsaken a life of crime to raise Margo, Agnes and Edith, he’s trying to figure out how to provide for his new family. As he struggles with his responsibilities as a father, the Anti-Villain League, an organization dedicated to fighting evil, comes calling. The AVL sends Gru on a mission to capture the perpetrator of a spectacular heist, for who would be better than the world’s greatest ex-villain to capture the individual who seeks to usurp his power.
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2
‘Ad Vitam’
2025
Director: Rodolphe Lauga | Runtime: 1 hour 38 minutes | Genre: Thriller
Cast: Guillaume Canet, Stéphane Caillard, Nassim Lyes
Synopsis:
When he and his pregnant wife are attacked in their home, a former elite agent becomes trapped in a deadly manhunt tied to his own painful past.
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‘Back in Action’
2025
Director: Seth Gordon | Runtime: 1 hour 54 minutes | Genre: Action
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Glenn Close
Synopsis:
Fifteen years after vanishing from the CIA to start a family, elite spies Matt and Emily jump back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown.
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