‘Snake Eyes’ Is on Top as Paramount+’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Movies

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Paramount+ is currently offering a wide variety of content, including thrilling movies, classic action films, hilarious comedies, and brand-new documentaries. This week, viewers tuned in to a diverse selection of titles, ranging from beloved films of the late 90s and early 2000s to recent releases.

We’re listing our top picks from 10 down to 1. For each movie, we’ll give you a brief summary and list the key people involved – like the director, writer, and actors – to help you choose what to watch.

10. ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ (2003)

This romantic comedy, directed by Donald Petrie, stars Kate Hudson as Andie Anderson, a magazine writer, and Matthew McConaughey as Benjamin Barry, an advertising executive. The story is based on a picture book by Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long, and written by Kristen Buckley, Brian Regan, and Burr Steers. Andie and Ben each have a challenge: Andie is trying to write an article by driving a man away, while Ben makes a bet that he can make any woman fall for him. Their plans unexpectedly cross paths over a ten-day period.

Lynda Obst, Robert Evans, and Christine Peters produced the film. David Newman composed the music, John Bailey handled the cinematography, and Debra Neil-Fisher was the editor. Paramount Pictures released the movie, which runs for 116 minutes.

9. ‘The Painter’ (2024)

Directed by Kimani Ray Smith and written by Brian Buccellato, this thrilling action movie follows Peter, a former CIA agent played by Charlie Weber, who’s attempting a peaceful life as an artist. His quiet existence is shattered when someone from his past returns, pulling him back into a world of danger. The film also stars Jon Voight, Madison Bailey, and Marie Avgeropoulos.

SP Media Group produced the film, and Republic Pictures/Paramount Global Content Distribution is handling its release. Ryan Petey was the cinematographer, Trevor Mirosh edited the film, and Rich Walters created the music. Filming primarily occurred in Vancouver.

8. ‘Bodyguard of Lies’ (2025)

I was really struck by this documentary, directed by Dan Krauss. It takes a deep look at the war in Afghanistan, using leaked documents and interviews – what people are calling the Afghanistan Papers – to show how what officials *said* about the war publicly didn’t match what they actually *believed* privately. It’s a pretty revealing look at how things really went down.

The movie first showed at the Tribeca Festival, then had a short release in theaters before becoming available to stream on Paramount+. It was made with the help of Krauss and a skilled team of documentary filmmakers who specialize in modern political and military topics.

7. ‘Scary Movie’ (2000)

Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, this movie playfully spoofs the horror and thriller films popular in the late 1990s. The script was a collaborative effort by Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Buddy Johnson, Phil Beauman, Jason Friedberg, and Aaron Seltzer. The film stars Anna Faris, Jon Abrahams, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Regina Hall, Shannon Elizabeth, and Carmen Electra.

Wayans Bros. Entertainment produced the film, and Dimension Films released it. It’s 88 minutes long and has a musical score by David Kitay. The movie proved popular enough to start a series of sequels, and years later, original stars Anna Faris and Regina Hall came back together for another film in the franchise.

6. ‘The Mechanic’ (2011)

This action thriller is a new take on the 1972 film, directed by Simon West. The story, originally created by Lewis John Carlino and adapted into a screenplay with Richard Wenk, follows Arthur Bishop, a precise contract killer played by Jason Statham, who makes murders look like accidents. Ben Foster co-stars as Steve McKenna, Bishop’s unpredictable student, with Donald Sutherland and Tony Goldwyn also featuring in the cast.

CBS Films released the 93-minute movie. Mark Isham composed the music, Eric Schmidt handled the cinematography, and T.G. Herrington and Todd E. Miller were the editors. Filming occurred in and around New Orleans.

5. ‘Blade’ (1998)

Directed by Stephen Norrington and written by David S. Goyer, this film is based on the Marvel comic book character Blade. Wesley Snipes stars as Blade, a unique half-vampire known as a “Daywalker” who dedicates his life to hunting vampires. The cast also includes Stephen Dorff as the villain Deacon Frost, Kris Kristofferson as Blade’s mentor Abraham Whistler, and N’Bushe Wright as Dr. Karen Jenson, a hematologist.

The film features a talented team, including composer Mark Isham, cinematographer Theo van de Sande, and editor Paul Rubell. It was produced by Peter Frankfurt, Wesley Snipes, and Robert Engelman for New Line Cinema, and has a runtime of approximately two hours. The movie proved popular enough to spawn two follow-up films.

4. ‘Stans’ (2025)

‘Stans’ is a documentary directed by Steven Leckart that explores the intense fandom surrounding Eminem and his song ‘Stan.’ The film looks at how the 2000 hit and the idea of being a ‘stan’ have impacted culture, using both recent interviews and older footage. It premiered at a film festival, had a short run in theaters, and is now available to stream on Paramount+.

Shady Films, DIGA Studios, Fuqua Films, and MTV Entertainment Studios collaborated on this project. Eminem, Paul Rosenberg, Stuart Parr, Antoine Fuqua, Tony DiSanto, and David Schiff served as producers.

3. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)

Top Gun: Maverick, directed by Joseph Kosinski, brings back Tom Cruise as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. He’s called upon to train a new generation of pilots for a dangerous mission. The film’s story was created by Peter Craig and Justin Marks, and the screenplay was written by Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer, and Christopher McQuarrie.

The film is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, and David Ellison. Claudio Miranda handled the cinematography, while Eddie Hamilton was the editor. Starring in the movie are Miles Teller as Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, alongside Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Ed Harris, and Val Kilmer.

2. ‘Step Brothers’ (2008)

This funny movie, directed by Adam McKay and produced by Judd Apatow and Jimmy Miller, stars Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly as Brennan and Dale, two grown men who have to share a house when their single parents fall in love and get married. Mary Steenburgen and Richard Jenkins play the parents, and Adam McKay also helped write the movie with Will Ferrell.

Adam Scott, Kathryn Hahn, Andrea Savage, and Rob Riggle are among the talented actors appearing in supporting roles. The film’s music was composed by Jon Brion, and the production team included many of the same collaborators director Adam McKay worked with on previous projects in the 2000s.

1. ‘Snake Eyes’ (1998)

Brian De Palma’s thriller takes place in Atlantic City and centers around a political assassination that happens during a major boxing match. Nicolas Cage stars as Detective Rick Santoro, who investigates the crime and uncovers a larger conspiracy involving a Navy officer (Gary Sinise) and a crucial witness (Carla Gugino). The mystery unfolds within the arena and the connected casino.

David Koepp collaborated with director Brian De Palma on the story. The film’s music was composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Stephen H. Burum handled the cinematography. John Heard, Stan Shaw, Kevin Dunn, and Luis Guzmán appear in supporting roles. Bill Pankow edited the film, and Paramount Pictures distributed it.

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2025-09-27 17:17