Most popular movies on Apple TV+ this week
Most popular movies on Apple TV+ this week
When compared to the likes of Netflix, Hulu, or Max, Apple TV+ doesn't typically register as a major movie hub. But in the nearly five years since the streamer debuted in November 2019, it's fostered a quietly strong roster of original movies and documentaries, building its brand as a home for moving family dramas, artistic indie endeavors, and sweeping epics from prestigious filmmakers.
It's fair to say Apple's biggest splash came with "Coda," a 2021 coming-of-age drama that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and, more than a year later, won the Oscar for Best Picture. The movie's campaign and awards success—which can only come with the funds of a company like Apple—likely piqued the interest of several high-standing directors, whose films have been given theatrical runs before hitting the streaming service, a long play that has made Apple's offerings feel more monumental. Joel Coen's "The Tragedy of Macbeth," Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon," and Ridley Scott's "Napoleon" each took full advantage of Apple's large-scale financial backing.
Since breaking tradition in 2024 with its "exclusive originals" strategy, Apple has broadened its movie catalog to include a wider range of popular blockbusters and comedies, classics that every movie lover has on their comfort or need-to-watch menu. To see which films are catching subscribers' attention the most at the moment, Stacker compiled a list of the most popular movies on Apple TV+ using data from Reelgood as of June 28, 2024. IMDb ratings and other data points were added for supplementary insights.
#10. Field of Dreams
- IMDb user rating: 7.5 (129K reviews)
- Runtime: 107 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Family
- Director: Phil Alden Robinson
- Cast: Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, and Gaby Hoffmann
- Release date: April 21, 1989
#9. Goodfellas
- IMDb user rating: 8.7 (1M reviews)
- Runtime: 145 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Crime
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Cast: Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci
- Release date: Sept. 12, 1990
#8. Inception
- IMDb user rating: 8.8 (2M reviews)
- Runtime: 148 minutes
- Genres: Action & Adventure and Science-Fiction
- Director: Christopher Nolan
- Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Ken Watanabe
- Release date: July 14, 2010
#7. Gone Girl
- IMDb user rating: 8.1 (1M reviews)
- Runtime: 149 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Mystery
- Director: David Fincher
- Cast: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, and Carrie Coon
- Release date: Oct. 1, 2014
#6. The Mummy
- IMDb user rating: 7.1 (464K reviews)
- Runtime: 124 minutes
- Genres: Action & Adventure and Fantasy
- Director: Stephen Sommers
- Cast: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, and John Hannah
- Release date: April 16, 1999
#5. Killers of the Flower Moon
- IMDb user rating: 7.6 (248K reviews)
- Runtime: 206 minutes
- Genres: Drama, Crime, and Mystery
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, and Robert De Niro
- Release date: May 14, 2023
#4. Argylle
- IMDb user rating: 5.7 (76K reviews)
- Runtime: 139 minutes
- Genres: Action & Adventure and Comedy
- Director: Matthew Vaughn
- Cast: Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, and Bryan Cranston
- Release date: Jan. 31, 2024
#3. Saving Private Ryan
- IMDb user rating: 8.6 (1M reviews)
- Runtime: 169 minutes
- Genres: Action & Adventure and Crime
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- Cast: Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, and Edward Burns
- Release date: July 24, 1998
#2. Bad Boys
- IMDb user rating: 6.8 (292K reviews)
- Runtime: 119 minutes
- Genres: Comedy and Action & Adventure
- Director: Michael Bay
- Cast: Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, and Téa Leoni
- Release date: April 7, 1995
#1. Dune
- IMDb user rating: 8 (881K reviews)
- Runtime: 155 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Action & Adventure
- Director: Denis Villeneuve
- Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, and Oscar Isaac
- Release date: Sept. 15, 2021
