This Heartfelt New Comedy Is The Top Movie On Netflix Right Now
'Nonnas' is currently the most popular movie on Netflix, according to the platform's public ranking system.
Based on a true story, the comedy drama stars Vince Vaughn as a man who decides to honor his late mother by opening an Italian restaurant staffed by real grandmothers, aka nonnas, as the chefs. The movie also features Susan Sarandon, Linda Cardellini, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire and Brenda Vaccaro.
'Nonnas' premiered on the streaming service on May 9 to mostly favorable reviews from critics.
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The most popular movie on Hulu right now is Jillian Bell's directorial debut, 'Summer of 69.'
Starring Chloe Fineman and Sam Morelos, the raunchy teen comedy follows a socially awkward high school senior who hires a stripper to teach her about sex and confidence in order to win over her crush. 'Summer of 69' premiered in March at South by Southwest before joining Hulu on May 9.
'Ready Player One' is currently trending on Max after joining the streaming service on May 3.
Based on a 2011 novel, the sci-fi action movie takes place in a future world where most humans use a virtual reality simulation to escape regular life. Directed by Steven Spielberg, 'Ready Player One' stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg and Mark Rylance.
The 2019 sleeper hit 'The Peanut Butter Falcon' joined Amazon Prime Video on May 5.
Starring Zack Gottsagen and Shia LaBeouf, the comedy-drama tells the story of a young man with Down syndrome who escapes his assisted living facility and forges a friendship with a wayward fisherman. Dakota Johnson, John Hawkes and Thomas Haden Church also appear in 'The Peanut Butter Falcon.'
'Heart Eyes' debuted on Netflix on May 8, following its theatrical release in February.
The acclaimed romantic slasher revolves around a serial killer who targets couples and a pair of co-workers who must fight to survive their encounter with him. Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Michaela Watkins, Devon Sawa, Yoson An, Jordana Brewster and Gigi Zumbado star.
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