A new month is here, and just like all the best streaming services, Paramount Plus is raking in a fresh batch of movies and shows to stream. But with so much on offer, how do you settle on what to watch next? With that in mind, I've combed through everything that's new to Paramount Plus this October and rounded up a handful of critically acclaimed movies that deserve a spot on your watchlist.

Each one of these movies has earned at least a 90% score (or higher) on the review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes. Granted, a high critics' score doesn't guarantee that you'll personally enjoy a film, but it is a good sign that most viewers enjoyed their watch and consider it worth streaming.

Among the top picks are a classic feel-good drama that launched Matt Damon's career, an overlooked horror fi

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