The Top 10 Movies on Netflix to Watch Right This Second (Including a Must-See Sequel 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 Horizon: An American Saga—Chapter 1), but it also features a few old favorites (like Despicable Me). The best part? The top 10 movies on Netflix are updated on a daily basis, so there’s never a shortage of new options.

From Despicable Me 2 to In the Heart of the Sea, keep scrolling for a list of the best movies on Netflix and our editor’s pick of the week.

• Cast: John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson
• Run Time: 127 minutes
• Genre: Drama

Produced by Denzel Washington and directed by his son, Malcolm, this adaptation of August Wilson's play centers on the growing tension between two siblings who want to honor their family's legacy in vastly different ways.

In her honest review, Nakeisha Campbell wrote, “The Piano Lesson is filled with strong performances and memorable scenes, but it's more than a star-studded drama. It poses valid questions about what it means to honor one's legacy while exploring important themes like grief, the American Dream, complex family dynamics and the effects of slavery.”

• Cast: Steve Carell, Peter Coffin, Kristen Wiig
• Run Time: 97 minutes
• Genre: Family comedy

The family-friendly sequel focuses on Gru as he struggles to balance fatherhood with his villainous career. His priorities are put to the ultimate test when the Anti-Villain League enlists him for a dangerous mission. 

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

Meet Gru, a criminal and all-around villain who adopts three orphan girls as part of an evil scheme. It doesn’t take long for him to discover that he has a soft spot after all. 

• Cast: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Julia Hsu
• Run Time: 97 minutes
• Genre: Comedy

Hong Kong Detective Inspector Lee is assigned to an FBI case involving the disappearance of a Chinese diplomat’s daughter. The problem? The FBI doesn’t want to work with Lee, so they assign LAPD detective James Carter to watch over him. 

• Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis
• Run Time: 95 minutes
• Genre: Comedy

Peter Highman is trying to make it in time to witness the birth of his first child. After his travel plans go awry, he’s forced to hitch a ride with an aspiring actor. What could possibly go wrong?  

• Cast: Kevin Costner, Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington
• Run Time: 180 minutes
• Genre: Western

The drama film takes place during the Civil War and follows families as they migrate from Wyoming to Kansas in hope of finding refuge in the Old West. The Western is directed and co-written by Yellowstone alum Kevin Costner, who also stars in the film. 

• Cast: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, John Lone
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Genre: Comedy

Once you’ve watched Rush Hour, be sure to tune into the sequel, which follows the duo as they investigate an explosion in the U.S. Embassy.

• Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy
• Run Time: 121 minutes
• Genre: Drama

Inspired by a true story, the film takes place in 1820 and follows the crew of a ship. They’re forced to fight for their survival when a massive whale strikes the boat, leaving them stranded in the middle of the ocean. 

• Cast: Adam Sandler, Mel Brooks, Andy Samberg
• Run Time: 89 minutes
• Genre: Family comedy

Although Dracula’s Hotel Transylvania is officially up and running, the vampire has a new issue to worry about: his grandson, Dennis. When Dracula notices that Dennis isn’t embracing his monstrous roots, he puts him through a “monster-in-training” boot camp.

• Cast: Elsa Pataky, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke
• Run Time: 148 minutes
• Genre: Sci-fi

The post-apocalyptic action film tells the origin story of warrior Furiosa, who is caught between two rival warlords. Can she find her way home before it’s too late? 

• Cast: Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouéré
• Run Time: 101 minutes
• Genre: Horror

Dakota Fanning stars as a young artist whose car breaks down in the middle of a forest. She meets three strangers who give her shelter, but she has no idea that there are mysterious creatures lurking around every corner.

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