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 Sept. 20, 2024. IMDb ratings and other data points were added for supplementary insights.
#10. Flora and Son
- IMDb user rating: 7 (13K reviews)
- Runtime: 97 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Comedy
- Director: John Carney
- Cast: Eve Hewson, Orén Kinlan, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt
- Release date: Sept. 22, 2023
#9. Greyhound
- IMDb user rating: 7 (118K reviews)
- Runtime: 91 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Action & Adventure
- Director: Aaron Schneider
- Cast: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham, and Rob Morgan
- Release date: July 10, 2020
#8. Fancy Dance
- IMDb user rating: 6.6 (3K reviews)
- Runtime: 90 minutes
- Genre: Drama
- Director: Erica Tremblay
- Cast: Lily Gladstone, Isabel Deroy-Olson, and Ryan Begay
- Release date: June 20, 2024
#7. Sharper
- IMDb user rating: 6.7 (32K reviews)
- Runtime: 116 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Crime
- Director: Benjamin Caron
- Cast: Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, and Justice Smith
- Release date: Feb. 10, 2023
#6. CODA
- IMDb user rating: 8 (169K reviews)
- Runtime: 111 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Romance
- Director: Siân Heder
- Cast: Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, and Troy Kotsur
- Release date: Aug. 13, 2021
#5. The Greatest Beer Run Ever
- IMDb user rating: 6.8 (30K reviews)
- Runtime: 126 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Action & Adventure
- Director: Peter Farrelly
- Cast: Zac Efron, Russell Crowe, and Kyle Allen
- Release date: Sept. 30, 2022
#4. Ghosted
- IMDb user rating: 5.8 (66K reviews)
- Runtime: 116 minutes
- Genres: Romance and Action & Adventure
- Director: Dexter Fletcher
- Cast: Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, and Adrien Brody
- Release date: April 21, 2023
#3. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
- IMDb user rating: 8.1 (22K reviews)
- Runtime: 25 minutes
- Genres: Animation and Comedy
- Director: Bill Melendez
- Cast: Peter Robbins, Christopher Shea, and Sally Dryer
- Release date: Oct. 27, 1966
#2. Argylle
- IMDb user rating: 5.6 (82K 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. Killers of the Flower Moon
- IMDb user rating: 7.6 (258K 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