Whether you’re a fan of action, mystery, true crime, or comedy, Netflix has something for everyone. With an impressive library of over 4,000 movies, there’s enough content to keep you entertained for a lifetime. However, if you’re only looking for something to watch this weekend — not the next 20 years — we’ve got the top five films making waves on the streaming platform right now.
This week’s selection is quite varied, with two new additions and one title enjoying its fourth consecutive week in the charts. All that’s left to do now is decide what takeaway you’re ordering on Friday night and which order you’re going to watch these films.
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5. Goat — 9,200,000 views this week
Kicking off this week’s countdown is Goat, an animated sports comedy film with a star-studded cast. Featuring Stranger Things’ Caleb McLaughlin and David Harbour, Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan, and the iconic Jennifer Hudson, the film also includes Aaron Pierre, who was recently recommended for the role of James Bond.
But what is Goat about, you ask? And what are people saying about the movie, which came out earlier this month?
In a nutshell, it follows Will Harris, a talking goat (the title might have given it away), who dreams of playing professional roarball. If you can tell by the movie poster, it’s clearly an anthropomorphic animal version of basketball.
Ten years later, he is signed to the legendary Vineland Thorns, who, in their heyday, were unbeatable. This season, however, they’re yet to win a game, which is where Will comes in. You get where this is going…
4. Swapped — 8,700,000 views this week
At number four, we have Swapped, another animated movie, but with an adventure-comedy twist. With high-profile cast members like Michael B. Jordan, Ambika Mod, and Juno Temple, it’s been hailed as a “fun-filled, heartwarming story packed with a lot of creativity.”
The premise? It follows a small woodland creature who magically (see: accidentally) trades places with a majestic bird, its natural sworn enemy of the Valley. Despite the rules of the animal kingdom telling them they shouldn’t get along, their unexpected reality forces them to pair up. As they embark on an adventure of a lifetime, will this experience change these ancient lores for the better?
Heads up, though, the critics and audience don’t seem to agree over on Rotten Tomatoes. The former has awarded the film a respectable 67%. Meanwhile, the latter has been more generous with 88%.
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