Most popular movies on Apple TV+ this month
Most popular movies on Apple TV+ this month
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 May 31, 2024. IMDb ratings and other data points were added for supplementary insights.
#10. 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
#9. Jerry Maguire
- IMDb user rating: 7.3 (287K reviews)
- Runtime: 139 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Romance
- Director: Cameron Crowe
- Cast: Tom Cruise, Renée Zellweger, and Cuba Gooding Jr.
- Release date: Dec. 13, 1996
#8. Arrival
- IMDb user rating: 7.9 (775K reviews)
- Runtime: 116 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Mystery
- Director: Denis Villeneuve
- Cast: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker
- Release date: Nov. 10, 2016
#7. Gladiator
- IMDb user rating: 8.5 (1M reviews)
- Runtime: 155 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Action & Adventure
- Director: Ridley Scott
- Cast: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, and Connie Nielsen
- Release date: May 4, 2000
#6. Ford v Ferrari
- IMDb user rating: 8.1 (479K reviews)
- Runtime: 152 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Action & Adventure
- Director: James Mangold
- Cast: Christian Bale, Matt Damon, and Jon Bernthal
- Release date: Nov. 13, 2019
#5. Blade Runner 2049
- IMDb user rating: 8 (669K reviews)
- Runtime: 164 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Action & Adventure
- Director: Denis Villeneuve
- Cast: Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, and Sylvia Hoeks
- Release date: Oct. 4, 2017
#4. The Godfather
- IMDb user rating: 9.2 (2M reviews)
- Runtime: 175 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Crime
- Director: Francis Ford Coppola
- Cast: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and James Caan
- Release date: March 24, 1972
#3. Killers of the Flower Moon
- IMDb user rating: 7.6 (244K 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
#2. Argylle
- IMDb user rating: 5.7 (72K 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
#1. Dune
- IMDb user rating: 8 (869K 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
