The Top 10 Movies on Netflix to Watch Right This Second (Including a Gerard Butler Action Flick at #1)

​​There are countless streaming options available at our fingertips, but not all Netflix movies live up to our expectations. That’s why we often turn to the top 10 movies list on Netflix, which ranks titles based on who’s watching what. Not only does it include the most popular new releases (like The Twister: Caught in the Storm), but it also features a few old favorites (like The Secret Life of Pets). The best part? The top 10 movies to watch online on Netflix are updated on a daily basis, so there’s never a shortage of new options.

From Den of Thieves 2: Pantera to The Electric State, keep scrolling for a list of the best movies on Netflix and our editor’s pick of the week.

• Cast: Charles Manson
• Run Time: 96 minutes
• Genre: Documentary

The brand-new film is an adaptation of the 2019 nonfiction book, CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties, which explores the mind control conspiracies surrounding Charles Manson's followers.

• Cast: Gerard Butler, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Evin Ahmad
• Run Time: 144 minutes
• Genre: Action & adventure

When the Panther mafia steals a legendary red diamond, detective Nick O'Brien heads to France in an attempt to stop the next jewelry heist from happening. The thriller just hit Netflix on March 20, and within a matter of days, it’s already claimed the number one spot.

• Cast: Mike Bettes, Cecil Cornish, Chad Crilley
• Run Time: 89 minutes
• Genre: Documentary

The documentary recounts the 2011 tornado that ravaged the town of Joplin, Missouri. The story is told from the perspectives of multiple survivors who barely made it to shelter in time. 

• Cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Pierre Coffin
• Run Time: 94 minutes
• Genre: Family comedy

The fourth installment in the Despicable Me franchise follows Gru as he welcomes a brand-new member to the family. Everything changes when a criminal mastermind who escapes from jail embarks on a revenge mission against him. 

• Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Russell Crowe
• Run Time: 127 minutes
• Genre: Action & adventure

Based on the Marvel character, the film explores Kraven's complicated relationship with his father, which ultimately prompts him to become the greatest hunter in the world.

• Cast: Josh Hartnett, Saleka Night, Alison Pill
• Run Time: 105 minutes
• Genre: Thriller

This M. Night Shyamalan thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a father who brings his daughter to a concert. It doesn't take long for him to realize the show is doubling as an undercover FBI sting—and they could be in danger.

• Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt
• Run Time: 128 minutes
• Genre: Action & adventure

Millie Bobby Brown stars as a young woman named Michelle, who teams up with a robot to travel across the country in search of her brother. When they cross paths with a drifter, they rely on each other to reach their destination.

• Cast: Graham Hornigold
• Run Time: 88 minutes
• Genre: Documentary

The documentary tells the real-life story of a chef whose life is turned upside-down after a socialite claims to be his mother. Of course, that’s far from the truth. 

• Cast: Mr. Lawrence, Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke
• Run Time: 87 minutes
• Genre: Family comedy

If you love SpongeBob, be sure to tune into this spin-off film that focuses on the infamous character. Not only does it feature an appearance by SpongeBob himself, but it also includes multiple familiar faces, including Pearl, Sandy and Mrs. Puff.

• Cast: Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Chris Renaud
• Run Time: 86 minutes
• Genre: Family comedy

The family-friendly film offers a glimpse into the lives of housepets, who communicate (and wreak havoc) with each other behind closed doors when their owners are away.

• Cast: Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Idris Elba
• Run Time: 125 minutes
• Genre: Action & adventure

Determined to prove his worth, Sonic teams up with Tails to find a legendary emerald that has magical powers.

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