Find out what films are trending on streaming platforms.
There’s no better time to watch movies from the comfort of your personal screens. But as streaming platforms continue to chug out new movie selections every day, it can be hard to keep up with what’s trending at the moment. Different films come and go so quickly. If you’re looking to check out the most-watched options of the week, look no further. These are the most streamed films according to Nielsen, complete with direct links to their streaming platforms for seamless watching.
Check out TheShockNews of the top 10 most streamed movies in the United States below, complete with brief summaries to give you a gist of what the film’s about. For more streaming options, be sure to check out our curated list of the best movies on different streaming by clicking on the links below.
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Editor’s Note: The Nielsen streaming data is delayed by four weeks, so this list reflects the top 10 from March 25-31, 2024.
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10 ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ (2023)
Platform: Disney+ | Minutes Watched: 234,000,000
Director: Sam Wrench | Cast: Taylor Swift
Step into the electrifying world of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour right from your living room. Global pop sensation and Grammy-award-winning songwriter Swift takes center stage on your TV, delivering her sold-out concert that spans her 17-year career. Showcasing hits from her 10 studio albums, music lovers can expect various genres from country and pop, to folk and alternative rock. Be dazzled by stunning stage setups, complete with dancers draped in flowing pink fabrics, as Swift wows audiences with tracks like “Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince” from her album Lover. Get ready to feel all the feels as Swift croons an acoustic rendition of “You’re On Your Own Kid”, a heartfelt anthem dedicated to those forging their paths in the world.
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
Experience the Eras Tour concert, performed by the one and only Taylor Swift.
- Release Date
- October 13, 2023
- Director
- Sam Wrench
- Cast
- Taylor Swift
- Runtime
- 169 minutes
- Main Genre
- Music
9 ‘Damsel’ (2024)
Platform: Netflix | Minutes Watched: 239,000,000
Director: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo | Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Ray Winstone, Nick Robinson
Prepare yourself for a royal game of cat and mouse. Elodie (Brown), the daughter of Lord Bayford (Winstone), receives a proposal from the illustrious Queen Isabelle of Aurea (Robin Wright). Elodie is to be engaged to Queen Isabelle’s dashing son, Prince Henry (Robinson). In return, her father receives a large sum of gold to aid his struggling people. Being the doting daughter that she is, Elodie accepts the proposal. But as the wedding bells chime, chaos ensues. Queen Isabelle reveals her true colors, proving to be more haughty than hospitable, and Prince Henry has sinister plans of his own as well. Elodie soon discovers she’s slated to be a sacrificial offering to a menacing dragon terrorizing the kingdom. However, Elodie isn’t your typical damsel in distress – she’s ready to fight tooth and nail to save herself.
Damsel
Damsel sees Millie Bobby Brown as a dutiful, well, damsel, who agrees to marry a handsome prince — only to discover it was all a trap: The royal family recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. She’s then thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, relying solely on her wits and will to survive.
- Release Date
- March 8, 2024
- Director
- Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
- Cast
- Millie Bobby Brown , Shohreh Aghdashloo , Angela Bassett , Robin Wright , Ray Winstone
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Main Genre
- Fantasy
- Writers
- Dan Mazeau
- Studio
- Netflix
8 ‘The Wages Of Fear’ (2024)
Platform: Netflix | Minutes Watched: 246,000,000
Director: Julien Leclercq | Cast: Franck Gastambide, Ana Girardot, Alban Lenoir
A remake of the original 1953 The Wages Of Fear, Fred (Gastambide) is a man looking to leave his work-torn homeland behind in a hurry. Desperate to flee to Paris, Fred is willing to do whatever it takes to make his escape. The only problem? He’s strapped for cash. Fortunately, security director Anne Marchan (Anne Whettnall) offers him a lifeline: $1 million to fulfill his dream, with just one catch – he must complete one mission for her. His task? Extinguish a raging fire at an oil well that’s just exploded. But dousing these flames requires him to blow the well with over 200 pounds of nitroglycerin. With lives on the line and the clock ticking down, Fred has just 24 hours to pull off the impossible.
The Wages of Fear (2024)
In order to prevent a deadly explosion, an illicit crack team has 24 hours to drive two truckloads of nitroglycerine across a desert laden with danger.
- Release Date
- March 29, 2024
- Director
- Julien Leclercq
- Cast
- Sofiane Zermani , Alban Lenoir , Joseph Beddelem , Toussaint Colombani
- Runtime
- 104 Minutes
- Main Genre
- Action
- Writers
- Hamid Hlioua , Julien Leclercq
7 ‘Wonka’ (2023)
Platform: Max | Minutes Watched: 258,000,000
Director: Paul King | Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key
Unwrap the untold tale of everyone’s favorite chocolatier in Wonka, a whimsical origin story inspired by Roald Dahl’s classic novel. Before he became the renowned genius behind the world’s most delectable chocolate creations, Willy Wonka had humble beginnings. Dreaming of opening a shop that would catapult his status as a chocolate extraordinaire, the young and poor Wonka embarks on a journey to climb the ranks in an industry by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers. Join Wonka on his sweet and savory adventure as he carves his path of confectionary greatness.
Wonka
Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, ‘Wonka’ tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
- Release Date
- December 15, 2023
- Director
- Paul King
- Cast
- Timothee Chalamet , Hugh Grant , Olivia Colman , Keegan Michael Key , Rowan Atkinson , Sally Hawkins
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Main Genre
- Fantasy
- Writers
- Simon Farnaby , Paul King , Roald Dahl
- Studio
- Warner Bros.
6 ‘Moana’ (2016)
Platform: Disney+ | Minutes Watched: 322,000,000
Director: John Musker, Ron Clements | Cast: Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House
Embark on a magical journey across the crystal-clear waters of the Pacific. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Polynesian island of Motunui, Moana follows a young, fearless heroine, Moana Waialiki (Cravalho), whose island is bursting with rich traditions and spiritual deities. At the heart of Motunui’s culture is the goddess Te Fiti, whose power resides in a sacred heart stone. But when the shape-shifting demigod Maui (Johnson) swipes the stone to gift humanity with creative abilities, Te Fiti starts to crumble, and Maui faces the wrath of the volcanic demon Te Ka. A thousand years later, Moana, a descendant of adept navigators, must restore balance by returning the heart to its rightful resting place.
Moana
- Release Date
- November 23, 2016
- Director
- Ron Clements , Don Hall , John Musker , Chris Williams
- Cast
- Auli’i Cravalho , Dwayne Johnson , Rachel House , Temuera Morrison , Jemaine Clement , Nicole Scherzinger
- Runtime
- 103
- Main Genre
- Animation
- Writers
- Jared Bush , Ron Clements , John Musker , Chris Williams , Don Hall , Pamela Ribon
- Tagline
- The ocean is calling
- Studio
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
5 ‘On The Line’ (2022)
Platform: Netflix | Minutes Watched: 331,000,000
Director: Romuald Boulanger | Cast: Mel Gibson
What starts as an ordinary midnight shift at the KLAT radio station takes a terrifying turn. On The Line follows Elvis Cooney (Gibson) as he receives a chilling call from a man named Gary. Claiming to have invaded Elvis’ home and taken his wife and daughter hostage, Elvis is forced to keep Gary on the air. Failure to do so will risk his family’s lives. Caught in a deadly game of telephone, Elvis must uncover Gary’s true identity and save his loved ones. With Gary’s threats looming over him, Elvis must outsmart his mysterious caller before it’s too late.
4 ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ (2023)
Platform: Netflix | Minutes Watched: 338,000,000
Director: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic | Cast: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black
Hey, it’s-a me, Mario! Get ready for a blast from the past as everyone’s favorite plumber duo, Mario (Pratt) and Luigi (Day), team up again in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. These Italian-American animated cartoon brothers kick off an unexpected adventure after starting a plumbing gig in Brooklyn. Despite facing mockery from their ex-boss Spike (Maniscalco) and skepticism from their dad, they’re determined to carve out their niche. But things take a crazy turn when they get sucked into a Warp Pipe, landing smack dab in the zany world of the Mushroom Kingdom. Paying homage to the beloved video game series, this flick is bursting with wacky antics and loads of nostalgia.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
A plumber named Mario travels through an underground labyrinth with his brother Luigi, trying to save a captured princess.
- Release Date
- April 7, 2023
- Director
- Aaron Horvath , Michael Jelenic
- Cast
- Chris Pratt2 , Anya Taylor-Joy , Charlie Day , Jack Black , Keegan-Michael Key , Seth Rogen , Fred Armisen , Sebastian Maniscalco
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Main Genre
- Animation
- Writers
- Matthew Fogel
- Producer
- Chris Meledandri, Shigeru Miyamoto
- Production Company
- Universal Pictures, Illumination, Nintendo
3 ‘Mending The Line’ (2022)
Platform: Netflix | Minutes Watched: 353,000,000
Director: Joshua Caldwell | Cast: Brian Cox, Sinqua Walls, Perry Mattfeld
Freshly returned from Afghanistan, Marine Sergeant Colter’s (Walls) transition back to civilian life is anything but smooth sailing. Plagued by haunting memories of war and struggling with survivor’s guilt, Colter grapples to find his footing back home. Despite attending sessions at the rehab facility, his battle with post-traumatic stress disorder shows no signs of easing. At the VA center, Colter is paired with fellow veteran Ike (Cox), whose health is also on the mend. An avid fly-fisherman, Ike initially bristles at the idea of Colter tagging along on his outings. But as they spend more time together, a bond begins to form between the two men. In Mending The Line, the road to recovery becomes possible thanks to the people we choose to surround ourselves with.
Mending the Line
A Marine wounded in Afghanistan is sent to a V.A. facility in Montana where he meets a Vietnam Vet who teaches him how to fly fish as a way of dealing with his emotional and physical trauma.
- Release Date
- June 9, 2023
- Director
- Joshua Caldwell
- Cast
- Brian Cox , Sinqua Walls , Perry Mattfeld , Patricia Heaton , Wes Studi
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Main Genre
- Drama
2 ‘The Accountant’ (2016)
Platform: Netflix | Minutes Watched: 679,000,000
Director: Gavin O’Connor | Cast: Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J. K. Simmons
The Accountantfollows mathematical savant Christian Wolff (Affleck), who prefers to speak with numbers rather than words. Enjoying the company of digits to people, Christian’s razor-sharp mind and no-nonsense attitude make him a sought-after asset for criminal organizations. Operating under the guise of a small-town CPA, he uncovers financial discrepancies for a range of clients. But as the Treasury Department’s Crime Enforcement Division starts closing in, Christian takes on his most high-stakes client yet: a robotics company grappling with a multimillion-dollar discrepancy. But the more Christian looks into this case, the more bloodshed around him.
The Accountant
As a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities, and the body count starts to rise.
- Release Date
- October 14, 2016
- Director
- Gavin O’Connor
- Cast
- Ben Affleck , Anna Kendrick , J.K. Simmons , Jon Bernthal , Jeffrey Tambor , Cynthia Addai-Robinson , John Lithgow , Jean Smart
- Runtime
- 128 Minutes
- Main Genre
- Action
- Writers
- Bill Dubuque
1 ‘Road House’ (2024)
Platform: Prime Video | Minutes Watched: 812,000,000
Director: Doug Liman | Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen
Former UFC middleweight fighter Elwood Dalton (Gyllenhall) is going through a rough patch in Road House. Struggling to make ends meet, Dalton resorts to scamming fighters on the underground circuit to survive. But when a traumatic incident in the ring pushes him to the brink of despair, he considers ending his life once and for all. Luckily, bar owner Frankie (Jessica Williams), learns of Dalton’s reputation. Tired of having to deal with troublemakers harassing her property, she offers Dalton an opportunity as her head bouncer. But when trouble brews after a local gangster sets his sights on taking over the bar, Dalton finds himself caught in the crosshairs of an underground criminal organization.
Road House (2024)
An ex-UFC middleweight fighter ends up working at a rowdy bar in the Florida Keys where things are not as they seem.
- Release Date
- March 21, 2024
- Director
- Doug Liman
- Cast
- Jake Gyllenhaal , conor mcgregor , Daniela Melchior , Billy Magnussen , Jessica Williams , Darren Barnet , JD Pardo , Arturo Castro , Joaquim De Almeida , Lukas Gage , Beau Knapp
- Main Genre
- Action
- Writers
- Anthony Bagarozzi , Chuck Mondry , R. Lance Hill
- Studio(s)
- Amazon MGM Studios , Silver Pictures
- Distributor(s)
- Prime Video
- prequel(s)
- Road House
This article was originally published on collider.com