Paramount Plus is a popular streaming platform that hosts a variety of TV shows and movies. Every movie under the Paramount umbrella finds its way to Paramount Plus, which makes it a haven for cinema enthusiasts. The streaming platform is home to some of the well-known titles out there, spanning across a variety of genres. With that in mind, here are some of the best movies you can watch on Paramount Plus right now.
10. Gladiator 2 (2024)
- Director: Ridley Scott
- Starring: Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Connie Nielsen, Denzel Washington
- IMDb/ Rotten Tomatoes: 6.5/ 70%
Taking place sixteen years after the first film, Lucius aka. Hanno lives with his wife in Numidia. When the Roman Empire is invaded, his wife is killed, and he is taken as a slave. After returning home, he learns that he is the son of the legendary gladiator, Maximus. So, when he gets chosen as a gladiator by Macrinus, he doesn’t take the time to make a name for himself and avenge his wife’s killing, along with taking forward the legacy of his father.
Even though Gladiator 2 couldn’t reach the heights of the original classic, it did manage to become a box-office hit and earn several accolades for its amazing visuals and strong performances.
9. A Quiet Place
- Director: John Krasinski
- Starring: Emily Blunt, John Krasinski
- IMDb/ Rotten Tomatoes: 7.5/ 96%
Set in a nightmarish world, A Quiet Place revolves around a family who must do whatever it takes to fight for survival against the extraterrestrial predators that feed on humans when they make any noise. No matter how dire the situation is, the family doesn’t have a choice but to remain silent.
A Quiet Place is one such horror film that, despite boasting only silence, managed to impress the fandom with the suspense. Additionally, the sound score significantly contributed to the film’s spookiness.
8. Past Lives
- Director: Celine Song
- Starring: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro
- IMDb/ Rotten Tomatoes: 7.8 / 95%
Past Lives revolves around two childhood friends, Na Young and Hae Sung, who developed feelings for each other at a very young age. However, when the former relocates to Canada with her parents, they lose contact. Fate again brings them together after 24 years, and this time, Na Young goes by the name Nora. It’s a heartfelt story about love, friendships, and the choices we make in our lives.
Produced by one of the G.O.A.T. companies in South Korea, CJ ENM, Past Lives was released in the U.S. in 2023 and in South Korea in 2024. The film didn’t get the praise it deserved, so it’s high time to head to Paramount+ and watch the film today.
7. Call Me By Your Name
- Director: Luca Guadagnino
- Starring: Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amira Casar, Esther Garrel, Victoire Du Bois
- IMDb/ Rotten Tomatoes: 7.8 / 95%
Elio is a 17-year-old boy who is spending his summer holidays at his family’s house, surrounded by serene beauty. He soon meets a 24-year-old Oliver, who is an intern working under his father. The boys soon form a close friendship that eventually transforms into a romantic relationship.
The film stars Timothée Chalamet in the lead role, which also earned him a nomination for Best Actor. Additionally, the film bagged several other nominations and even won some, becoming one of the 21st century’s best films.
6. Titanic
- Director: James Cameron
- Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Bernard Hill, Jonathan Hyde, Danny Nucci, David Warner, Bill Paxton
- IMDb/ Rotten Tomatoes: 7.9/ 88%
Titanic blessed the industry with one of the most beautiful yet tragic love stories that isn’t easy to forget. Set in 1912, Rose, a gorgeous young woman, boards a luxurious ship called the Titanic with her rich fiancé and her mother. However, she isn’t happy with the engagement, so she decides to commit suicide. However, before she can jump off the ship, Jack arrives and rescues her. That’s when an unexpected love story starts. However, it seems the story of Jack and Rose was ill-fated; the ship sank, and Jack died, leaving Rose behind.
The film was released in 1997 and became the first to cross the billion-dollar mark at the box office. It remained the highest-grossing film of all time until Avatar was released in 2010.
5. Top Gun: Maverick
- Director: Joseph Kosinski
- Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Ed Harris, Val Kilmer
- IMDb/ Rotten Tomatoes: 8.2 / 96%
Top Gun: Maverick takes place 30 years after the first film, and it sees Pete “Maverick” Mitchell returning to the Top Gun school. While battling his inner demons, he must train a group of fresh graduates for one of the most challenging missions.
The film was released in 2022 and significantly added to Tom Cruise’s portfolio, becoming one of the top films of his career. Given the stereotype that a sequel film can never match the essence of the original, Top Gun: Maverick stands out in the crowd, with many saying it truly surpassed its predecessor.
4. The Wolf of Wall Street
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner, Jon Favreau, Jean Dujardin
- IMDb/ Rotten Tomatoes: 8.2 / 79%
The Wolf of Wall Street is one of Leonardo DiCaprio’s best movies. He portrays the role of Jordan Belfort, who initially bags a job at a Wall Street brokerage firm. Later, he starts his own brokerage firm with several brokers. He makes a huge fortune by defrauding rich investors.
The films explored significant themes, including corruption, ambition, and greed. Additionally, it featured a group of exceptionally talented actors who contributed to its success.
3. Gladiator (2000)
- Director: Ridley Scott
- Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi, Djimon, Hounsou, Richard Harris
- IMDb/ Rotten Tomatoes: 8.5/80%
Set in AD 180, it follows Maximus Decimus Meridius, the Roman General who was supposed to become the successor of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. However, things go south when the leader is assassinated by Commodus, his own son, whom he didn’t want to succeed him on the throne. When Maximus refuses to obey Commodus, the evil new emperor has his wife and son killed. So, Maximus becomes a gladiator and hones his skills to avenge the loss.
Gladiator is one such film that created history and became one of the best films of the 21st century. It allowed Russell Crowe to show his true potential and win the Best Actor Academy Award. It also surpassed expectations and eventually emerged as the second-highest-grossing film of the year it was released.
2. Interstellar
- Director: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, Ellen Burstyn, Michael Caine - IMDb/ Rotten Tomatoes: 8.7/ 73%
A global crop blight and a second dust bowl are pushing humankind to the brink of death, and that’s when a group of astronauts is tasked to travel through the wormhole to find out the three best planets that could be the new home to humans.
While there won’t be many who haven’t watched Interstellar to date, if you are one of those who haven’t, you are certainly missing out on something huge. Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending experiments have the capability to make you familiar with the most complex storylines. So, what are you waiting for? Head to Paramount+ and watch Interstellar today.
1. Forrest Gump
- Director: Robert Zemeckis
- Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, Sally Field
- IMDb/ Rotten Tomatoes: 8.8 / 75%
This film follows a sweet but slow-witted Forrest Gump, who, despite his childlike persona, joins the army to serve in Vietnam. Throughout the film, Gump inspires many people to maintain a healthy life and do what it takes to find happiness. However, he couldn’t help the one who was the most important person in his life —Jenny, his childhood love.
Tom Hanks’ portrayal of the relatable character and the heartwarming story make Forrest Gump a must-watch film. Moreover, it also allows the audience to relate to the main protagonist and feel every emotion he experiences, including grief, love, trauma, and the pain of being separated from the one his heart truly loves.
