The Top 10 Movies on Netflix to Watch Right This Second (Including 2 Must-See Family Flicks)

​​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 Plankton: The Movie), but it also features a few old favorites (like Friday). 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 Despicable Me 4 to Chaos: The Manson Murders, keep scrolling for a list of the best movies on Netflix and our editor’s pick of the week.

• Cast: Scott Foley, Violante Placido, Maia Reficco
• Run Time: 99 minutes
• Genre: Romantic comedy

The rom-com stars Scott Foley as a dad who’s determined to stop his daughter buying a rundown Tuscan villa. When he travels to Italy to talk her out of it, he soon realizes why she’s so drawn to the Italian countryside.

• 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: 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: 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: Megan Fox, Bruce Willis, Lukas Haas
• Run Time: 98 minutes
• Genre: Thriller

The crime thriller follows two FBI agents who team up with a Florida cop to investigate a series of murders that are seemingly related. When an undercover operation goes awry, it turns into a deadly cat-and-mouse game.

• Cast: Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, John Witherspoon
• Run Time: 91 minutes
• Genre: Comedy

This classic comedy takes place in the span of one day (a Friday, duh). Ice Cube and Chris Tucker star as two friends who find themselves in a financial pickle after losing their jobs. Can they turn their day around?

• 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: Ice Cube, Mike Epps, John Witherspoon
• Run Time: 98 minutes
• Genre: Comedy

Once you’ve watched Friday, be sure to tune into the sequel, which follows Craig (Ice Cube) as he tries—and fails—to escape the neighborhood bully.

• 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.

• Cast: Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin
• Run Time: 121 minutes
• Genre: Drama

Emily Blunt stars as an FBI agent who’s assigned to a new team that’s dedicated to controlling the war against drugs. Her ethics are called into question when she sees the truth behind the operation. 

• Cast: Tom Hardy, Juno Temple, Chiwetel Ejiofor
• Run Time: 109 minutes
• Genre: Sci-fi

While evading multiple threats, Eddie Brock and Venom are forced to make an impossible decision in The Last Dance, which is the final film of the trilogy.

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