Not sure what to stream this weekend? Whenever I'm scrolling endlessly through the platform, I usually turn to the Netflix top 10 list. Of course, not every movie is guaranteed to be a winner, but it helps cut through the noise quickly with so much to watch across the best streaming services.
That's why I've carefully evaluated what's currently trending to find the three best movies to watch in the Netflix top 10. This list includes an R-rated comedy that'll take you back to the days of "American Pie" and "Super Bad," a family-friendly animated musical, and a wildly entertaining action comedy starring Channing Tatum and Adam Driver.
Need more streaming recommendations? Here is our guide on the best family movies to watch on Netflix.
This article is based on the Netflix top 10 movies as of 12 p.m. ET on August 27.
BEST MOVIES IN THE NETFLIX TOP 10
'Incoming' (2024)
Netflix's latest coming-of-age tale, "Incoming" brings back the nostalgic vibe of the R-rated comedies like "American Pie" and "Superbad" that defined the 2000s. The movie follows four high school freshmen, the party they crash, and the wild night of unforgettable chaos that ensues.
Naturally, their first high school party turns into an unforgettable night of mayhem and debauchery. The fact that none of them can be spotted using cell phones or social media during the shindig gives this movie a kind of anachronistic charm, like its a relic from another time. Who knows if "Incoming" will go on to become the kind of generation-defining comedy we saw in decades past, but the Chernin brothers deliver a solid and, more importantly, hilarious effort.
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'Logan Lucky' (2017)
"Logan Lucky" is a heist comedy that follows the Logan brothers, Jimmy (Channing Tatum) and Clyde (Adam Driver), who decide to pull off a robbery during a NASCAR race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Jimmy, a down-on-his-luck construction worker who’s just been fired, hatches the plan to secure his financial future and prevent losing custody of his daughter. Despite being inexperienced in crime, he enlists his brother Clyde, a war veteran and bartender with a prosthetic arm, to help execute the heist.
To pull off the elaborate plan, the Logans recruit Joe Bang (Daniel Craig), an explosives expert who happens to be serving time in prison. The brothers must first break Joe out of prison, carry out the heist, and then return him without arousing suspicion. They also bring in their sister Mellie (Riley Keough) and Joe's quirky brothers, Sam (Brian Gleeson) and Fish Bang (Jack Quaid), to assist. Even though they don't have experience, he team's determination and Southern charm make for an entertaining and engaging heist story.
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'Trolls: Band Together' (2023)
Poppy (Anna Kendrick), Branch (Justin Timberlake), and the rest of the Trolls are back for their most exciting adventure yet in "Trolls Band Together." If you don't have youngins in your life begging to watch the Trolls movies a zillion times, here's the gist: A star-studded cast, including some bonafide pop stars, essentially sings karaoke along to a kaleidoscope of vibrant visuals, characters based on classic toy designs, and playground humor.
This time, the gang embarks on a mission to rescue Branch’s brother Floyd (Troye Sivan), uncovering along the way Branch’s past as a member of the all-brothers boy band BroZone. Eric Andre, Daveed Diggs, and Kid Cudi voice the other members of the band, creating a surprising but delightful mix of talent. And for fans of NSYNC, the movie doubles as a de facto reunion, with the iconic boy band performing their first original song in decades.
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NETFLIX TOP 10 MOVIES RIGHT NOW
- "Incoming" (2024)
- "The Union" (2024)
- "Migration"
- "Untold: The Murder of Air McNair" (2024)
- "Logan Lucky" (2017)
- "The Emoji Movie" (2017)
- "Trolls: Band Together" (2023)
- "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (2023)
- "Minions" (2015)
- "The Lorax" (2012)
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