“Back in Action” is currently the most popular movie on Netflix, according to the platform’s public ranking system.
The new action-comedy premiered on the streaming service on Jan. 17 to less-than-favorable reviews from critics. Directed and co-written by Seth Gordon, the film follows two former CIA operatives who are married and raising a family together in relative normalcy … until their cover is blown.
“Back in Action” stars Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz, who came out of retirement for the role ― her first acting gig since 2014. The cast also includes Glenn Close, Kyle Chandler, Andrew Scott and Jamie Demetriou.
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“Unstoppable” debuted on Amazon Prime Video on Jan. 16 following its September premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and limited theatrical release in December.
Based on a 2012 book by Anthony Robles and Austin Murphy, the biographical sports drama focuses on Robles’ story of determination as a champion wrestler who was born with one leg. “Unstoppable” stars Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Lopez, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña and Don Cheadle.
The most popular movie on Max at the moment is “A Different Man,” which joined the platform on Jan. 17.
Starring Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson, the dark comedy tells the story of a man with a disfiguring facial condition whose life takes an unexpected turn after he undergoes an experimental medical procedure to change his face. Stan won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for his performance.
“A Real Pain” is the top movie on Hulu right now. Written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg, the comedy-drama follows two Jewish American cousins who travel to Poland to take part in a Holocaust tour group and visit their late grandmother’s childhood home.
Eisenberg stars in the film alongside Kieran Culkin, with Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey, Kurt Egyiawan, Liza Sadovy and Daniel Oreskes in supporting roles.
The Australian stop-motion animated tragicomedy “Memoir of a Snail” became available for streaming on AMC+ on Jan. 17.
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Inspired by writer and director Adam Elliot’s life, the critically acclaimed film revolves around a lonely misfit as she grows from child to adult. Sarah Snook voices the protagonist, while other characters are played by Kodi Smit-McPhee, Eric Bana, Jacki Weaver, Magda Szubanski, Dominique Pinon, Tony Armstrong, Paul Capsis and Nick Cave.