Most popular movies on Max this week
Most popular movies on Max this week
The latest "Planet of the Apes" film, "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," arrives in theaters in just a couple of weeks, on May 8. To prepare for the franchise's latest installment, plenty of fans are revisiting past entries, two of which are currently trending on the streaming service Max.
One of these trending films is 2014's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," which takes place a decade after a flu wiped out most of humanity. Genetically enhanced chimpanzee Caesar (played by Andy Serkis) leads a peaceful colony of apes in the forests just outside of San Francisco, California. However, when a band of surviving humans arrives, Caesar is forced to grapple with his past ties to people and his determination to protect his newfound family. The cast of "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" also includes Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, and Keri Russell.
Meanwhile, 2017's "War of the Planet of the Apes" is also popular with Max subscribers. The movie takes place years after "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" and finds Caesar at war with an army of humans led by the ruthless Colonel (Woody Harrelson). The ensuing conflict is destined to determine the future of both apes and humankind in this new world.
Keep reading to see how these films and more rank among the top 10 movies on Max this week as compiled by Stacker using data from Reelgood as of April 19. IMDb ratings and other data points were added for supplementary insights.
#10. Godzilla vs. Kong
- IMDb user rating: 6.3 (239K reviews)
- Runtime: 113 minutes
- Genres: Action & Adventure and Science-Fiction
- Director: Adam Wingard
- Cast: Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, and Rebecca Hall
- Release date: March 24, 2021
#9. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
- IMDb user rating: 7.6 (457K reviews)
- Runtime: 130 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Action & Adventure
- Director: Matt Reeves
- Cast: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, and Gary Oldman
- Release date: July 9, 2014
#8. The Little Things
- IMDb user rating: 6.3 (119K reviews)
- Runtime: 128 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Crime
- Director: John Lee Hancock
- Cast: Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto
- Release date: Jan. 28, 2021
#7. Barbie
- IMDb user rating: 6.8 (531K reviews)
- Runtime: 114 minutes
- Genres: Action & Adventure and Fantasy
- Director: Greta Gerwig
- Cast: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and America Ferrera
- Release date: July 19, 2023
#6. Road House
- IMDb user rating: 6.7 (98K reviews)
- Runtime: 114 minutes
- Genres: Action & Adventure and Thriller
- Director: Rowdy Herrington
- Cast: Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, and Sam Elliott
- Release date: May 19, 1989
#5. War for the Planet of the Apes
- IMDb user rating: 7.4 (281K reviews)
- Runtime: 140 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Action & Adventure
- Director: Matt Reeves
- Cast: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, and Steve Zahn
- Release date: July 11, 2017
#4. Unbreakable
- IMDb user rating: 7.3 (433K reviews)
- Runtime: 106 minutes
- Genres: Drama and Mystery
- Director: M. Night Shyamalan
- Cast: Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, and Robin Wright
- Release date: Nov. 22, 2000
#3. Wonka
- IMDb user rating: 7 (133K reviews)
- Runtime: 116 minutes
- Genres: Action & Adventure and Comedy
- Director: Paul King
- Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, and Keegan-Michael Key
- Release date: Dec. 6, 2023
#2. Dune: Part One
- IMDb user rating: 8 (841K 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
#1. The Zone of Interest
- IMDb user rating: 7.5 (77K reviews)
- Runtime: 105 minutes
- Genres: Drama and History
- Director: Jonathan Glazer
- Cast: Christian Friedel, Sandra Hüller, and Johann Karthaus
- Release date: July 2, 2023
