The 6 Most-Watched Movies on Netflix

6 Underground is the first action-packed blockbuster directed by Michael Bay for Netflix, featuring the incredible Ryan Reynolds. The film's premise is highly unique: it follows a group of elite soldiers who fake their own deaths to operate freely without any restrictions. Each team member is kept in the dark about the others' true identities, while each possesses specialized skills such as climbing, shooting, and driving.

Their main mission is to dismantle underground criminal organizations and safeguard the world. While the plot may not be overly complex, the thrilling action scenes of 6 Underground are visually stunning, complemented by Ryan Reynolds' signature comedic antics.

• Directed by Michael Bay
• Release Date: December 10, 2019 (Worldwide)
• Release Date: December 13, 2019 (USA)
• Running Time: 128 minutes
• Country: United States
• Language: English
• Budget: $150 million

This film follows a married couple – a police officer and a hairdresser – as they embark on a European vacation to celebrate their wedding anniversary. However, their relaxing trip is abruptly interrupted when they get entangled in a mysterious murder case aboard a luxurious yacht owned by a British billionaire.

Despite being potential suspects themselves, the couple, driven by the husband's detective instincts, decides to uncover the real killer. Thanks to the comedy experience of Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, the film delivers plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, while still keeping a thrilling mystery at its core.

• Directed by Kyle Newacheck
• Release Date: June 14, 2019 (USA)
• Running Time: 97 minutes
• Country: United States
• Language: English

Based on the graphic novel by Greg Rucka, The Old Guard tells the story of immortal warriors tasked with protecting humanity over the course of centuries. However, when their superhuman abilities inadvertently make them targets for a sinister force, they must rise up to defend themselves and their secret existence. The film stars the iconic Charlize Theron and garnered significant attention even before its release.

• Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood
• Release Date: July 10, 2020 (USA)
• Running Time: 125 minutes
• Country: United States
• Language: English
• Budget: $70 million

The movie's plot is based on the graphic novel *Extraction*. A Bangladeshi drug lord kidnaps the son of an Indian drug kingpin. Unable to act himself due to being imprisoned, the Bangladeshi crime lord hires help from neighboring India to rescue his son.

Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth) takes on the high-stakes mission. But this isn't your typical rescue mission—things escalate quickly. The Bangladesh kingpin deploys his entire military force to ensure that neither Tyler nor the hostage survives. The movie starts with intense suspense and builds to a thrilling climax as Tyler and the hostage, Ovi, attempt a desperate escape through Dhaka, Bangladesh.

• Directed by Sam Hargrave
• Cinematography by Newton Thomas Sigel
• Edited by Peter B. Ellis; Ruthie Aslan
• Runtime: 117 minutes
• Story by Ande Parks; Joe Russo; Anthony Russo
• Release Date: April 24, 2020

Bird Box is a suspenseful film adapted from Josh Malerman's 2014 novel. With a stellar cast featuring Sandra Bullock, John Malkovich, and Jacki Weaver, the film debuted on Netflix, attracting 45 million accounts in just its first week—a significant milestone for the platform. However, as a new addition to the horror genre, *Bird Box* appeals mainly to viewers who enjoy dissecting its complex narrative.

The story begins with Malorie Hays, a woman eight months pregnant, preparing to welcome her child. After a routine checkup, Malorie witnesses a woman in the street exhibiting violent behavior, repeatedly slamming her head into a glass door. Terrified, Malorie quickly leaves the hospital.

Upon returning home, Malorie and her sister watch a news report detailing a mass suicide epidemic in Russia. At first, they dismiss it as something happening far away. But soon, they realize the same catastrophic event is unfolding in their own city. As they drive, Malorie's sister panics and accelerates, causing them to crash into another vehicle. Miraculously, Malorie survives the accident.

As she regains composure, Malorie notices that the people around her are acting erratically, driven to madness by an unseen force. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, Malorie and her sister are brought into a nearby house where a group of strangers are also grappling with the same inexplicable events. Together, they deduce that a mysterious, invisible creature is causing people to commit suicide upon seeing it.

The group quickly secures the house, boarding up windows and locking doors. But soon, there's a knock at the door, and Tom, one of the residents, opens it, finding a pregnant woman on the other side. Meanwhile, Greg, the homeowner, comes up with a plan to use security cameras to observe what’s really happening outside. But tragically, Greg dies after looking at the footage. The survivors continue their fight for survival in a city plunged into chaos.

• Directed by Susanne Bier
• Cinematography by Salvatore Totino
• Edited by Ben Lester
• Based on the novel *Bird Box*
• Budget: $19.8 million
• Release Date: December 14, 2018 (USA)

Spenser Confidential is an action-comedy film produced by Netflix, featuring Spenser (Mark Wahlberg), a hot-headed cop who serves five years in prison after attacking his superior officer in what he believed was a justified act. Upon his release, Spenser moves in with Henry, an elderly mentor, and shares a room with Hawk (Winston Duke), a large man whom Henry also helped. Unexpectedly, a violent crime tied to Spenser’s former boss pulls both Spenser and Hawk into a web of criminal intrigue.

Set in the noir genre, Spenser is an isolated antihero trying to navigate his post-prison life. The plot focuses on Spenser’s struggle to rebuild his life outside prison, from mending relationships and finding new employment to grasping modern technologies like "cloud" storage. However, the film emphasizes the central investigation rather than delving into Spenser’s psychological adaptation.

Suspicious of his superior’s criminal activities, Spenser assaults him and ends up in prison, while his boss is celebrated by society. On Spenser’s first day of freedom, his former boss is found murdered, and Spenser is the prime suspect. Though retired, Spenser is haunted by the case. Who is the true killer, and what dark conspiracy lies behind it?

• Original Release: March 6, 2020
• Director: Peter Berg
• Runtime: 111 minutes
• Country: USA
• Language: English