Netflix is home to an enviable library of movies. From horror, to comedy, to romance, and everything in between, the streamer has all that we could want and more. Each week, Netflix releases a roundup of the most popular 10 films on the streaming service that are getting the most love from subscribers.
Right now, the Netflix original movie Ad Vitam is dominating the chart, alongside some older titles like Rush Hour and Secret Life of Pets.
Below, you’ll find the list of top movies on Netflix right now, which we’ll be updating weekly with information about each title and links to our reviews, letting you know which titles to stream and which ones you can probably skip.
While you’re here, why not check out our other Netflix lists? Check out the Top 10 Shows on Netflix, the Best Movies on Netflix and what’s New on Netflix this month. Happy streaming!
‘The Secret Life of Pets’
Max, a spoiled terrier whose charmed life in New York City gets interrupted by the unruly Duke, finds himself mixed up with the wrong crowd when they come across a white rabbit named Snowball. Now on the run from a gang of abandoned animals that call themselves the Flushed Pets, Max and Duke’s only hope is Gidget, the neurotic Pomeranian who notices her unrequited crush is missing. The Secret Life of Pets is a fun and eclectic family comedy starring Louis C.K., Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Dana Carvey, and more.
‘Rush Hour 3’
Partners Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) and Officer Carter (Chris Tucker) reunite to hunt down a deadly assassin (Shogun star Hiroyuki Sanada), who appears to have a much closer connection to Inspector Lee than we could have imagined. What ensues is a hilarious cat-and-mouse game across the world as the partners rush to uncover the identity of a deadly gang leader.
‘Due Date’
Due Date, a 2010 film starring Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis, follows a dad-to-be on a mission. Peter Highman (Downey Jr.) is planning to fly from Atlanta to be home for his wife when she gives birth to their first child together, but his plan doesn’t go so smoothly once he runs into Ethan Tremblay (Galifianakis), an aspiring actor who comes along for a roadtrip to get home to Peter’s wife in time for her due date.
‘Rush Hour 2’
Carter and Lee’s vacation to Hong Kong is cut short when a mysterious explosion at the US Embassy kills two customs agents who were investigating currency smuggling. But in their search for the mastermind, the officers quickly realize they may be in over their heads once again as they face off against the Fu-Cang-Long Triad. This sequel stars Roselyn Sanchez, Zhang Ziyi, John Tone, and Jeremy Piven.
‘The Age of Adaline’
The Age of Adaline is a timeless love story. Blake Lively stars as a young woman who stopped aging after a car accident at the age of 29. But things become complicated when she develops feelings for a young man who threatens her glamorous life on the run. Though Adaline willingly throws herself into the relationship despite her better judgment, she quickly finds there’s no way to keep her true identity a secret.
‘Hotel Transylvania 2’
Adam Sandler and Selena Gomez reprise their roles as father-daughter vampire duo, Dracula and Mavis, in Hotel Transylvania 2. In this installment, Mavis has begun building her life with Jonathan (Andy Samberg) and had her first child. But Dracula will stop at nothing to keep his grandson and his daughter close, so he sets out to bring out his grandson’s inner vampire so they have a reason to stay in Transylvania.
‘Rush Hour’
Who could get tired of this comedy classic? Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker team up in this buddy comedy to solve a kidnapping case. This box office hit spawned a successful franchise with four installments, each showcasing Tucker and Chan’s exciting comedic chemistry that many have tried to recapture in the years since. Tuning into this action comedy will take you back to a simpler time.
‘Despicable Me’
Despicable Me, a children’s film from 2010, stars Steve Carell as the voice of Gru, a supervillain on a mission to steal the moon with the help of his adorable minions. But Gru’s plans are hampered by the arrival of three orphaned little girls who adore him and want him to be their dad forever, making Gru rethink his evil ways. The first Despicable Me film also stars Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand and Jason Segel. Its massive popularity led to a franchise with two more movies, the most recent of which premiered in 2017 and starred Kristin Wiig and Jenny Slate along with Carrell as Gru.
‘Despicable Me 2’
Despicable Me 2, a children’s sequel following in the footsteps of the beloved original, stars Steve Carell as the voice of Gru, a supervillain on a mission to steal the moon with the help of his adorable minions. In the sequel, he finally finds a love interest — and a new career. He’ll now be working with the anti-villain league, funnily enough, working to track down villains and capture them, saving the world.
‘Ad Vitam’
Ad Vitam follows former counterterrorism officers Franck and Léo who have moved on from their past with the GIGN to settle down and start their family together. But when their house gets ransacked by violent, masked men who demand Franck tell them everything he knows about a mysterious plot, Léo gets kidnapped, forcing Franck to use his training to rescue his pregnant wife.
Read our full review of Ad Vitam here.
Max, a spoiled terrier whose charmed life in New York City gets interrupted by the unruly Duke, finds himself mixed up with the wrong crowd when they come across a white rabbit named Snowball. Now on the run from a gang of abandoned animals that call themselves the Flushed Pets, Max and Duke’s only hope is Gidget, the neurotic Pomeranian who notices her unrequited crush is missing. The Secret Life of Pets is a fun and eclectic family comedy starring Louis C.K., Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Dana Carvey, and more.
Partners Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) and Officer Carter (Chris Tucker) reunite to hunt down a deadly assassin (Shogun star Hiroyuki Sanada), who appears to have a much closer connection to Inspector Lee than we could have imagined. What ensues is a hilarious cat-and-mouse game across the world as the partners rush to uncover the identity of a deadly gang leader.
Due Date, a 2010 film starring Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis, follows a dad-to-be on a mission. Peter Highman (Downey Jr.) is planning to fly from Atlanta to be home for his wife when she gives birth to their first child together, but his plan doesn’t go so smoothly once he runs into Ethan Tremblay (Galifianakis), an aspiring actor who comes along for a roadtrip to get home to Peter’s wife in time for her due date.
Carter and Lee’s vacation to Hong Kong is cut short when a mysterious explosion at the US Embassy kills two customs agents who were investigating currency smuggling. But in their search for the mastermind, the officers quickly realize they may be in over their heads once again as they face off against the Fu-Cang-Long Triad. This sequel stars Roselyn Sanchez, Zhang Ziyi, John Tone, and Jeremy Piven.
The Age of Adaline is a timeless love story. Blake Lively stars as a young woman who stopped aging after a car accident at the age of 29. But things become complicated when she develops feelings for a young man who threatens her glamorous life on the run. Though Adaline willingly throws herself into the relationship despite her better judgment, she quickly finds there’s no way to keep her true identity a secret.
Adam Sandler and Selena Gomez reprise their roles as father-daughter vampire duo, Dracula and Mavis, in Hotel Transylvania 2. In this installment, Mavis has begun building her life with Jonathan (Andy Samberg) and had her first child. But Dracula will stop at nothing to keep his grandson and his daughter close, so he sets out to bring out his grandson’s inner vampire so they have a reason to stay in Transylvania.
Who could get tired of this comedy classic? Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker team up in this buddy comedy to solve a kidnapping case. This box office hit spawned a successful franchise with four installments, each showcasing Tucker and Chan’s exciting comedic chemistry that many have tried to recapture in the years since. Tuning into this action comedy will take you back to a simpler time.
Despicable Me, a children’s film from 2010, stars Steve Carell as the voice of Gru, a supervillain on a mission to steal the moon with the help of his adorable minions. But Gru’s plans are hampered by the arrival of three orphaned little girls who adore him and want him to be their dad forever, making Gru rethink his evil ways. The first Despicable Me film also stars Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand and Jason Segel. Its massive popularity led to a franchise with two more movies, the most recent of which premiered in 2017 and starred Kristin Wiig and Jenny Slate along with Carrell as Gru.
Despicable Me 2, a children’s sequel following in the footsteps of the beloved original, stars Steve Carell as the voice of Gru, a supervillain on a mission to steal the moon with the help of his adorable minions. In the sequel, he finally finds a love interest — and a new career. He’ll now be working with the anti-villain league, funnily enough, working to track down villains and capture them, saving the world.
Ad Vitam follows former counterterrorism officers Franck and Léo who have moved on from their past with the GIGN to settle down and start their family together. But when their house gets ransacked by violent, masked men who demand Franck tell them everything he knows about a mysterious plot, Léo gets kidnapped, forcing Franck to use his training to rescue his pregnant wife.
Read our full review of Ad Vitam here.
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