‘The Naked Gun’ Tops Paramount+’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List of the Week Again

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This week on Paramount+, you’ll find a little bit of everything – from funny vacation stories to action-packed adventures and classic comedies. We’ve included brief summaries of each film, including who directed it, the main actors, and what it’s about, so you can quickly find something to watch based on how you’re feeling.

‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ (1987)

This funny road-trip movie, written and directed by John Hughes, stars Steve Martin as a stressed-out businessman and John Candy as a talkative salesperson. They’re racing to get home for the holidays, but a series of cancelled flights and full hotels forces them to find creative ways to travel across the Midwest. The film, released by Paramount, is well-known and has become a beloved holiday classic, with plenty of behind-the-scenes information and historical looks available.

‘Faster’ (2010)

I recently watched ‘Faster,’ and it was a really gripping ride! It’s about a guy who just got out of prison and is on a mission to get revenge on the people who wronged him. George Tillman Jr. directed it, and Dwayne Johnson is fantastic in the lead role. Billy Bob Thornton and Carla Gugino are also great in supporting parts. You can easily find all the details – the cast, how long it is, and a summary of the plot – online, and the summaries really capture how the whole movie is built around this intense quest for revenge.

‘Grown Ups’ (2010)

‘Grown Ups,’ directed by Dennis Dugan, brings together Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider as old friends who get together for a weekend at a lake with their families. The movie follows them as they enjoy camp activities, compete in friendly challenges, and revisit familiar traditions while catching up. Details about the cast and crew, as well as a summary of the story, show that the film centers around this reunion weekend.

‘Dear Santa’ (2024)

‘Dear Santa,’ a new holiday comedy directed by Bobby Farrelly, stars Jack Black and features Keegan-Michael Key. The story centers around a boy’s letter to Santa that accidentally gets delivered to Satan, causing a series of funny problems during the holiday season. Production updates confirm Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, and the Farrelly brothers are involved, with Paramount Pictures supporting the film. Reports also detail filming progress and some delays due to the recent strikes.

‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby’ (2006)

Directed by Adam McKay, this funny movie centers around NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby, played by Will Ferrell. The film follows Ricky’s career ups and downs, both on and off the racetrack, featuring comical sponsor deals, intense rivalries, and his journey to get back on top. Details about the movie’s production, cast, and how it performed in theaters and with critics are all officially documented.

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)

‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ directed by Joseph Kosinski, sees Tom Cruise reprise his role as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, this time training a new group of Navy pilots for a dangerous mission. The film stands out for its realistic aerial footage, filmed with actors actually in the planes to give viewers a sense of what it’s like in the cockpit. The movie also stars Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, and Glen Powell, along with familiar faces from the original. Details about the film’s creators and how it was made are also available.

‘Step Brothers’ (2008)

In the comedy ‘Step Brothers,’ directed by Adam McKay, Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly play two adult men who are forced to live together when their parents get married. The movie follows the increasingly chaotic and funny situations that arise as the blended family attempts to adjust and get along. Mary Steenburgen and Richard Jenkins star as the frustrated parents. This information is confirmed by the film’s official description and cast list.

‘American Made’ (2017)

‘American Made,’ directed by Doug Liman, tells the true story of Barry Seal, played by Tom Cruise, a pilot who gets drawn into a dangerous world of secret missions for both the U.S. government and a drug cartel. The film follows Seal’s risky flights, his changing loyalties, and the complex operations he’s involved in throughout Central America. The movie also stars Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright Olsen, and Jesse Plemons. Details about the making of the film, its release, and the real Barry Seal are available in the production notes.

‘Fatman’ (2020)

‘Fatman’ is a darkly comedic action movie directed by Eshom and Ian Nelms. It stars Mel Gibson as a cynical Santa Claus and Walton Goggins as a hitman hired to take him down. The story revolves around a vengeful child who puts the hitman on Santa’s trail, and also features Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Mrs. Claus. Official details confirm this plot and cast lineup.

‘The Naked Gun’ (2025)

The new “Naked Gun” movie, directed by Akiva Schaffer, features Liam Neeson as the son of the original’s Frank Drebin, alongside Pamela Anderson and Paul Walter Hauser. Seth MacFarlane is one of the film’s producers. Released in late July and early August, the movie continues the series’ tradition of silly police spoofs, updating the humor for a new story. You can find details about the release and cast in recent trailers and announcements, and official listings confirm the release timeframe and who stars in the film.

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