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

Paramount+ has a little bit of everything on rotation right now—thrillers, action classics, comedies you can quote in your sleep, and a couple of new docs that just hit the service. Below is what viewers flocked to this week, a mix that spans late-’90s cult favorites, 2000s crowd-pleasers, and recent premieres.

We’re counting down from 10 to 1. Each entry includes a quick refresher on the story plus essential credits—who directed it, who wrote it, and who’s on screen—so you can decide what to hit play on next.

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

Directed by Donald Petrie from a screenplay by Kristen Buckley, Brian Regan, and Burr Steers—based on the picture book by Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long—this romantic comedy stars Kate Hudson as magazine writer Andie Anderson and Matthew McConaughey as advertising executive Benjamin Barry. The story follows two competing plans: Andie sets out to drive a guy away for an article, while Ben bets he can make a woman fall for him, with their schemes colliding over ten days.

Producers include Lynda Obst, Robert Evans, and Christine Peters. Key crew credits feature David Newman as composer, John Bailey as cinematographer, and Debra Neil-Fisher as editor. The film was released by Paramount Pictures with a runtime of 116 minutes.

9. ‘The Painter’ (2024)

This action thriller is directed by Kimani Ray Smith from a screenplay by Brian Buccellato. Charlie Weber plays Peter, a former CIA operative trying to live quietly as an artist until a woman from his past resurfaces, drawing him back into covert danger. The cast also includes Jon Voight, Madison Bailey, and Marie Avgeropoulos.

Production companies include SP Media Group, with distribution handled by Republic Pictures/Paramount Global Content Distribution. Behind the camera, Ryan Petey served as cinematographer, Trevor Mirosh was editor, and Rich Walters composed the score. Principal photography took place in Vancouver.

8. ‘Bodyguard of Lies’ (2025)

Directed by Dan Krauss, this documentary examines the U.S. war in Afghanistan through interviews, documents, and recordings associated with investigative reporting known as the Afghanistan Papers. It explores how public messaging diverged from internal assessments over the course of the conflict.

The film premiered at the Tribeca Festival before a limited theatrical run and subsequent streaming debut on Paramount+. Production credits include Krauss and a team of nonfiction producers experienced in contemporary political and military subjects.

7. ‘Scary Movie’ (2000)

Keenen Ivory Wayans directs this horror spoof that parodies late-’90s slashers and teen thrillers. The screenplay is credited to Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Buddy Johnson, Phil Beauman, Jason Friedberg, and Aaron Seltzer. The ensemble features Anna Faris, Jon Abrahams, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Regina Hall, Shannon Elizabeth, and Carmen Electra.

The film was produced by Wayans Bros. Entertainment and released by Dimension Films. It runs 88 minutes, features a score by David Kitay, and launched a franchise that spawned multiple sequels, with original stars Anna Faris and Regina Hall later reuniting for a new installment.

6. ‘The Mechanic’ (2011)

A remake of the 1972 film, this action thriller is directed by Simon West from a screenplay by Richard Wenk and Lewis John Carlino, based on Carlino’s story. Jason Statham stars as Arthur Bishop, a meticulous contract killer who stages hits to look like accidents, while Ben Foster plays Steve McKenna, his impulsive apprentice. Donald Sutherland and Tony Goldwyn co-star.

The film was distributed by CBS Films and runs 93 minutes. Crew highlights include Mark Isham as composer, Eric Schmidt as cinematographer, and editors T.G. Herrington and Todd E. Miller. Production took place in and around New Orleans.

5. ‘Blade’ (1998)

Stephen Norrington directs this Marvel Comics adaptation written by David S. Goyer. Wesley Snipes plays Blade, a half-vampire “Daywalker” who hunts vampires, with Stephen Dorff as antagonist Deacon Frost, Kris Kristofferson as mentor Abraham Whistler, and N’Bushe Wright as hematologist Dr. Karen Jenson.

Key crew include composer Mark Isham, cinematographer Theo van de Sande, and editor Paul Rubell. Produced by Peter Frankfurt, Wesley Snipes, and Robert Engelman for New Line Cinema, the movie runs about 120 minutes and later launched two sequels.

4. ‘Stans’ (2025)

‘Stans’ is a music documentary about Eminem’s superfans, directed by Steven Leckart. It traces the cultural impact of the 2000 track ‘Stan’ and the rise of “stan” culture, drawing on new interviews and archival material. The film first screened at a festival before a limited theatrical window and then arrived on Paramount+.

The project was produced by Shady Films in association with DIGA Studios, Fuqua Films, and MTV Entertainment Studios. Producers include Eminem, Paul Rosenberg, Stuart Parr, Antoine Fuqua, Tony DiSanto, and David Schiff.

3. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)

Joseph Kosinski directs this legacy sequel with Tom Cruise returning as Capt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, called back to train a group of elite aviators for a high-risk strike mission. The screenplay is by Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer, and Christopher McQuarrie, from a story by Peter Craig and Justin Marks.

Producers include Jerry Bruckheimer, Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, and David Ellison. Claudio Miranda served as cinematographer and Eddie Hamilton as editor. The cast features Miles Teller as Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Ed Harris, and Val Kilmer.

2. ‘Step Brothers’ (2008)

Directed by Adam McKay and produced by Judd Apatow and Jimmy Miller, this comedy pairs Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly as Brennan Huff and Dale Doback—two unemployed, middle-aged men forced to live together when their single parents, played by Mary Steenburgen and Richard Jenkins, marry. McKay co-wrote the screenplay with Ferrell.

The supporting cast includes Adam Scott, Kathryn Hahn, Andrea Savage, and Rob Riggle. The film’s crew features Jon Brion on music, with production that continued McKay’s 2000s collaborations with many of the same creative partners.

1. ‘Snake Eyes’ (1998)

Brian De Palma directs this Atlantic City-set conspiracy thriller about a political assassination that erupts during a heavyweight boxing match. Nicolas Cage plays Detective Rick Santoro, whose investigation pulls in a U.S. Navy officer, portrayed by Gary Sinise, and a key witness played by Carla Gugino as the mystery widens across an arena and adjoining casino.

Screenwriter David Koepp co-wrote the story with De Palma, with Ryuichi Sakamoto composing the score and Stephen H. Burum as cinematographer. The supporting cast includes John Heard, Stan Shaw, Kevin Dunn, and Luis Guzmán, with editing by Bill Pankow and distribution by Paramount Pictures.

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