The latest batch of most-watched movies on Netflix includes some old favorites and a new fantasy that shot up the streaming service’s list in its debut week.
Contrary to its name, “Damsel” is not about a young woman in distress; instead, the Netflix original — which was released on March 8 — breaks away from that stereotypical narrative and delivers a fresh and empowering story about someone who can save herself.
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Millie Bobby Brown stars as Elodie, who is set to marry a charming prince (Nick Robinson) only to discover that her happily ever after isn’t so happy after all when the prince and his family sacrifice her to a fire-breathing dragon to fulfill a centuries-old arrangement. Elodie finds herself thrown into the depths of a cave but quickly proves that she doesn’t need rescuing.
Another feature that’s riveting Netflix subscribers is “Fear,” a 1996 psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of obsession and manipulation.
The film, which joined the streaming service on March 1, follows the story of a teenage girl named Nicole (played by a then-18-year-old Reese Witherspoon) who becomes infatuated with a possessive young man named David (Mark Wahlberg). As their relationship intensifies, David’s dark and controlling nature begins to surface, leading to a series of increasingly terrifying events.
Meanwhile, those looking for laughs can turn to the “Think Like a Man” movies, inspired by Steve Harvey’s book “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man,” which joined Netflix on March 1.
Only the 2014 sequel is charting, however. The comedy sees the group of friends from the initial 2012 film journey to Las Vegas for a wedding, leading to a wild trip filled with outrageous moments and questionable romantic shenanigans. The dynamic cast includes Kevin Hart, Regina Hall, Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. Henson, and Michael Ealy.
Find out how all these films rank on the list Stacker compiled of the most popular movies on Netflix in the U.S. from March 4 - 10.
#10. 27 Dresses
- Total weeks in top ten: 1
#9. Think Like a Man Too
- Total weeks in top ten: 1
#8. Fear
- Total weeks in top ten: 1
#7. Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
- Total weeks in top ten: 3
#6. Turbo
- Total weeks in top ten: 3
#5. Noah
- Total weeks in top ten: 1
#4. Code 8 Part II
- Total weeks in top ten: 2
#3. The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Total weeks in top ten: 15
#2. Spaceman
- Total weeks in top ten: 2
#1. Damsel
- Total weeks in top ten: 1