I track the most popular movies on the best streaming services every single day (it’s literally my job after all!), and if I’ve learned one thing in my time poring over platform top 10 most-watched lists, it’s that being ranked as the No. 1 movie is not a guarantee of quality. Quite the opposite, in fact.
It’s far from uncommon for a subpar flick to rise to the No. 1 spot and hold the coveted position for several days, or even a couple of weeks. That’s why I’ve collected together the current No. 1 movie across the biggest streaming services, including Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more, and I’m determining whether they’re worth streaming or skipping.
From a new Netflix original mystery thriller that’s gone straight to the top ranking, to an Oscar-nominated horror that is enjoying a f