Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services in the world, with over 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.
Halloween might be over, but horror and thrillers are dominating the Netflix top 10. Don’t Move, a thriller about a woman’s attempt to defeat a serial killer, moves to No. 1, followed by Time Cut, a sci-fi slasher, at No. 2. Meanwhile, Woman of the Hour, Anna Kendrick’s tense thriller, remains in the top 10 for the third consecutive week. Below, we’ve listed the top 10 movies in the U.S. from October 28 to November 3, along with general information about each film, such as genre, rating, cast, and synopsis.
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10. Minions (2015)
56%
6.4/10The beloved childlike yellow creatures get their own movie in Minions, the spinoff/prequel to Despicable Me. Three Minions – Kevin, Stuart, and Bob – struggle to find a master after failing to work for a T. rex, Count Dracula, and Napoleon. The Minions hitchhike to Orlando, Florida, in the late 1960s and meet Scarlet Overkill (Sandra Bullock) at a villain convention.
Scarlet, the world’s first female supervillain, and her husband, Herb (Jon Hamm), recruit the Minions to join them in London to steal Queen Elizabeth II’s crown. If the Minions succeed, they will receive a reward, but if they fail, Scarlet will eliminate the Minion race. Expect a lot of hijinks from these lovable creatures.
9. Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
54%
6.6/10Who said the boys were done? Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return for an all-new entry, Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) are still detectives in the Miami PD when the late Captain Howard (Joe Pantoliano) is accused of having ties to drug cartels.
Knowing their captain would never break bad, Mike and Marcus are determined to clear Howard’s name and restore his reputation. However, their journey leads them on a dangerous ride into the depths of Miami’s criminal underworld. These “bad boys” must rely on each other to survive and prove Captain Howard’s innocence.
8. Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024)
34%
5.6/10The boy with the magic crayon comes to life in Harold and the Purple Crayon. As a boy, Harold lives inside a book and can bring anything to life by drawing it with his purple crayon. As an adult, Harold (Zachary Levi) draws a door off the book and into the physical world. With his friend Moose (Lil Rel Howery), Harold learns about the wonders of the real world.
Harold drew himself out of the book to find his father. Along the way, he meets Terri (Zooey Deschanel) and her young son, Mel (Benjamin Bottani). While Terri is skeptical of Harold, Mel admires Harold’s imagination. When his crayon gets into the wrong hands, Harold must fight to save his world and the home of his new friends.
7. Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)
54%
6.3/10Po (Jack Black) is back for another martial arts adventure in Kung Fu Panda 4. Po spends most of his time working at his fathers’ noodle shop while continuing to love Kung Fu. Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) informs Po that he must become the Valley’s spiritual leader, much to his surprise. This unexpected move surprises the protectors of the Valley, the Furious Five.
Unfortunately for the Furious Five, they must turn their attention toward Tai Lung (Ian McShane), a sinister snow leopard intent on taking control of the Valley. As the spiritual leader, it’s up to Po to save its residents. Despite his physical deficiencies, Po has the right mindset and the heart to get the job done. He just needs everyone else to believe in him.
6. Sing (2016)
59%
7.1/10The next singalong musical that your family will love is Sing. In a city of anthropomorphic animals, Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey), a koala, owns a struggling theater in danger of closing its doors. Buster decides to host a singing competition, with the winner receiving $1,000. However, a typo on the flyers states the prize is $100,000, attracting more attention and contestants.
Buster’s contestants: Mike (Seth MacFarlane), a mouse who sings like Frank Sinatra; Meena (Tori Kelly), an elephant with stage fright; Rosita (Reese Witherspoon), a mother pig who abandoned her singing dreams as a teen; Johnny (Taron Egerton), a gorilla with aspirations of being a singer and pianist; and Ash (Scarlett Johansson), a porcupine and punk rock enthusiast. May the best singer win.
5. Woman of the Hour (2024)
75%
6.7/10Anna Kendrick makes her directorial debut with Woman of the Hour, a crime thriller based on a chilling true story. In 1978 Los Angeles, Sheryl Bradshaw (Kendrick) is a struggling actress who appears as a contestant on The Dating Game. Sheryl believes this could be her big break, as the exposure could lead to more acting gigs and a potential relationship.
One of the eligible bachelors vying for Sheryl’s heart is Rodney Alcala (Daniel Zovatto), whose intelligence and charm stand out. At the end of the show, Sheryl picks Rodney to go on a date with her. Unbeknownst to Sheryl and anyone on the show, Rodney is a serial killer. Will their date end in tragedy, or will Sheryl manage to escape the killer’s wrath?
4. Martha (2024)
Martha Stewart is known as the “original influencer.” The successful businesswoman and television personality became an icon with her home and living business ventures. Stewart’s five decades of success led to enormous financial gains, making her the first female self-made billionaire. Stewart’s life and career are chronicled in Martha, a new documentary by director R.J. Cutler.
Featuring interviews with Stewart, Martha takes viewers inside the mind of a brilliant entrepreneur. Stewart’s immense popularity is one of her superpowers, as her reputation and legacy have stood the test of time.
3. The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
61%
6.5/10When their owners are away, the animals come to life in The Secret Life of Pets. Max (Louis C.K.) is a Jack Russell Terrier who lives a good life with his owner Katie (Ellie Kemper). When Katie goes away, Max converses with the other pets in the building, including Chloe the cat (Lake Bell), Buddy the mini dachshund (Hannibal Buress), and Mel the pug (Bobby Moynihan).
One day, Katie adopts Duke (Eric Stonestreet), a big Newfoundland dog. Duke and Max do not like each other, so the former tries to leave the latter in an alley. When the doggy duo run into alley cats, Snowball (Kevin Hart), a white rabbit, saves them. In exchange for saving their lives, Max and Duke must join Snowball’s gang, who want to exact their revenge on humans.
2. Time Cut (2024)
36%
5.0/10November is a big month for Madison Bailey. The young actress is one of the stars of Outer Banks, which returns with season 4, part 2. Before the Pogues wrap up their season, Bailey headlines Time Cut, a sci-fi slasher from director Hannah MacPherson. High school student Lucy Field (Bailey) is a science genius, but she feels greatly ignored because her family remains fixated on the murder of her sister, Summer (Antonia Gentry).
One night, Lucy finds a time machine in a barn and travels back to 2003, arriving two days before her sister’s murder. When Lucy runs into Summer, she decides to catch the killer before he goes on a murder spree. Is Lucy willing to risk the future by saving her sister?
1. Don't Move (2024)
54%
5.9/10Don’t Move probably should have been titled Can’t Move. Produced by Sam Raimi, Don’t Move stars Kelsey Asbille as Iris, a young mother grieving the loss of her young son. Iris seeks solace in a nearby forest, where she visits his memorial on top of a cliff. While contemplating her future, Iris meets Richard (Finn Wittrock), a stranger who comforts her.
Before leaving, Richard stabs Iris with a paralyzing agent. Iris’ entire body will shut down in 20 minutes, leaving her incapable of moving. Richard plans to torture Iris all weekend before killing her and disposing of the body. With the clock ticking, Iris races into the forest and looks for a place to hide. Once the substance kicks in, she won’t be able to move.
