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Top 10 Movies on Netflix Right Now: August 2024

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Here are the top 10 movies on Netflix in the USA, based on current viewership and ratings:

1. The Adam Project (2022) – Sci-Fi Adventure

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Starring Ryan Reynolds and Jennifer Garner, this time-traveling adventure follows a pilot who crash-lands in his past.

“The Adam Project” is a 2022 science fiction adventure film directed by Shawn Levy. The movie follows Adam Reed (Ryan Reynolds), a time-traveling pilot who crash-lands in 2022 and meets his 12-year-old self (Walker Scobell). Adam’s mission is to find his late father, a brilliant physicist, and prevent a catastrophic future. Along the way, he teams up with his younger self and his father’s old colleague, Laura (Jennifer Garner). Together, they embark on a thrilling adventure through time, confronting their past and future selves to save humanity from a dystopian future.

2. The Gray Man (2022) – Action Thriller

The Gray Man (2022) Image – Netflix

Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans star in this spy thriller about a CIA agent on the run.

“The Gray Man” is a 2022 action thriller film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. The movie follows Court Gentry (Ryan Gosling), a skilled CIA operative and former inmate, who is hunted by his former colleague, Lloyd Hansen (Chris Evans), and a global team of assassins. Gentry’s mission is to uncover the truth about the CIA’s dark secrets and clear his name. Along the way, he teams up with Dani Miranda (Ana de Armas), a CIA agent, and Donald Fitzroy (Billy Bob Thornton), his former handler. As Gentry navigates the treacherous world of espionage, he must confront his troubled past and face off against Hansen in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

3. Purple Hearts (2022) – Romantic Drama

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A musician falls for a Marine in this romantic drama starring Sofia Carson and Nicholas Galitzine.

“Purple Hearts” is a 2022 romantic drama film directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum. The movie follows Cassie Salazar (Sofia Carson), a struggling musician, and Luke Morrow (Nicholas Galitzine), a Marine, who enter into a fake marriage to access military benefits. As they navigate their pretend relationship, they begin to develop real feelings for each other. But when Luke is deployed, Cassie must confront her past and the secrets she’s kept hidden. As they face the challenges of their blossoming love, they must also confront the risks of Luke’s military service and the truth about their fake marriage.

4. The Sea Beast (2022) – Animated Adventure

The Sea Beast (2022) Image – Netflix

A legendary sea monster hunter must team up with a feisty stowaway in this animated film.

“The Sea Beast” is a 2022 animated adventure film directed by Chris Williams. The movie takes place in the 19th century and follows Jacob Holland (Karl Urban), a legendary sea monster hunter, and Maisie Brumble (Zaris-Angel Hator), a feisty stowaway, as they sail the high seas on the ship “The Inevitable”. When they encounter a massive sea creature, Jacob and Maisie form an unlikely alliance to hunt it down. But as they journey deeper into the ocean, they discover hidden secrets about the creature and the true motives of their ship’s captain. With stunning animation and heart-pumping action, “The Sea Beast” is a thrilling ride that explores the wonders of the ocean and the power of friendship.

5. The Tomorrow War (2021) – Sci-Fi Action

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Chris Pratt stars as a soldier who travels to the future to fight an alien invasion.

“The Tomorrow War” is a 2021 science fiction action film directed by Chris McKay. The movie takes place in the present day, but with a twist: time travelers from the year 2051 arrive, warning humanity that an alien invasion will occur in 30 years, and that humanity will lose. To fight back, the world’s militaries recruit civilians, including high school teacher Dan Forester (Chris Pratt), to travel to the future and fight the alien threat. As Dan navigates the dangers of the future battlefield, he must also confront his own past and the consequences of his decisions. With heart-pumping action and a gripping storyline, “The Tomorrow War” explores the consequences of war and the power of human resilience.

6. Don’t Look Up (2021) – Satirical Comedy

Don’t Look Up (2021) Image – Netflix

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence star in this comedy about two astronomers trying to warn the world of a comet impact.

“Don’t Look Up” is a 2021 satirical science fiction film directed by Adam McKay. The movie follows two astronomers, Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence), who discover a massive comet hurtling towards Earth. As they try to warn the world of the impending disaster, they face a series of absurd and frustrating challenges, from government inaction to media sensationalism. With a star-studded cast, including Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, and Timothée Chalamet, “Don’t Look Up” is a darkly comedic commentary on politics, media, and humanity’s response to crisis.

7. Red Notice (2021) – Action Comedy

Red Notice (2021)  – Netflix

Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot star in this heist comedy about an FBI agent and a con artist.

“Red Notice” is a 2021 action comedy film directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. The movie follows FBI agent John Hartley (Dwayne Johnson), who teams up with con artist Nolan Booth (Ryan Reynolds) to catch the world’s greatest art thief, Sarah Black (Gal Gadot). As they embark on a global adventure, they engage in a series of witty banter and high-stakes action sequences. But as the chase unfolds, Hartley and Booth’s unlikely partnership turns into a rivalry, and they must use their skills to outwit each other and catch the thief.

8. The Unforgivable (2021) – Drama

The Unforgivable (2021) Netflix

Sandra Bullock stars as a woman released from prison after serving time for a crime she committed in her youth.

“The Unforgivable” is a 2021 drama film directed by Nora Fingscheidt. The movie follows Ruth Slater (Sandra Bullock), a woman released from prison after serving time for a violent crime she committed in her youth. As she tries to rebuild her life and reconnect with her estranged sister, Rachel (Vincent D’Onofrio), Ruth must confront the trauma of her past and the consequences of her actions. With a complex and nuanced performance from Bullock, “The Unforgivable” explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the struggle to find hope in a broken world.

9. Munich: The Edge of War (2021) – Historical Drama

Munich: The Edge of War (2021) Netflix

This drama follows two friends, one German and one British, as they navigate the lead-up to World War II.

“Munich: The Edge of War” is a 2021 historical drama film directed by Christian Schwochow. The movie takes place in 1938, on the eve of World War II, and follows two friends, Hugh Legat (George MacKay) and Paul von Hartmann (Jannis Niewöhner), who find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. As Nazi Germany and Britain negotiate the Munich Agreement, Hugh and Paul must navigate the treacherous landscape of politics and espionage, confronting the darkness of war and the true cost of their friendship.

10. The Power of the Dog (2021) – Western Drama

The Power of the Dog (2021). Netflix

 

Benedict Cumberbatch stars as a rancher who torments his brother’s new wife in this critically-acclaimed drama.

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