Apple TV+ has a deep bench of original films and cherished classics, and this week’s viewing reflects that spread—from a brand-new wildfire thriller to holiday staples and globe-trotting adventures. Below is a quick, factual rundown of the ten titles people are pressing play on right now.
You’ll find cast, creators, and clear plot basics for each pick, so you can decide what to watch next without any spoilers beyond the premise. Entries are presented in a simple countdown, keeping the same order as the list provided.
10. ‘Sharper’ (2023)
‘Sharper’ is a 2023 crime thriller directed by Benjamin Caron and written by Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka. Julianne Moore (also a producer), Sebastian Stan, Justice Smith, Briana Middleton, and John Lithgow headline an ensemble tale of overlapping cons and betrayals set in Manhattan’s world of wealth and deception. It opened in select theaters on February 10, 2023, before streaming on Apple TV+ on February 17, 2023.
Apple’s press page and credits confirm the creative team—including cinematographer Charlotte Bruus Christensen and composer Clint Mansell—and A24’s involvement alongside Apple Original Films.
9. ‘Greyhound’ (2020)
‘Greyhound’ is a World War II Atlantic-convoy thriller directed by Aaron Schneider and written by Tom Hanks, who also stars as Commander Ernest Krause. Based on C. S. Forester’s novel ‘The Good Shepherd,’ the 91-minute film debuted on Apple TV+ on July 10, 2020, after Apple acquired distribution from Sony during the pandemic.
The cast includes Stephen Graham, Rob Morgan, and Elisabeth Shue, with music by Blake Neely. The movie earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Sound and is available with full credits and synopsis across Apple’s and reference outlets.
8. ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ (2022)
Peter Farrelly’s ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ stars Zac Efron as John “Chickie” Donohue and Russell Crowe as war journalist Arthur Coates, recounting Donohue’s real-life 1967 journey into Vietnam to deliver beer to friends serving in the war. The film is based on the book by Donohue and Joanna Molloy and was released on Apple TV+ on September 30, 2022.
Apple’s credits list Farrelly, Brian Currie, and Pete Jones as screenwriters and Skydance among producers; additional cast includes Jake Picking, Kyle Allen, Will Ropp, and Archie Renaux.
7. ‘Fountain of Youth’ (2025)
Guy Ritchie directs ‘Fountain of Youth,’ an Apple Original action-adventure starring John Krasinski and Natalie Portman as estranged siblings who team up on a global heist-style quest to find the legendary spring. Apple lists a PG-13 rating and a 2 hour 5 minute runtime, with the global premiere on May 23, 2025.
The film features Eiza González, Domhnall Gleeson, Arian Moayed, Laz Alonso, Carmen Ejogo, and Stanley Tucci, with a screenplay by James Vanderbilt. Apple’s press site and reporting confirm the Apple TV+ release window and premiere details.
6. ‘The Family Plan’ (2023)
‘The Family Plan’ is a 2023 Apple action-comedy directed by Simon Cellan Jones and written by David Coggeshall. Mark Wahlberg plays Dan Morgan, a suburban car salesman and former government assassin who must take his unsuspecting family on the run when his past catches up; Michelle Monaghan, Maggie Q, and Ciarán Hinds co-star.
Apple’s press materials list producers David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Mark Wahlberg, and Stephen Levinson, with Apple Studios and Skydance among the production companies. Apple TV+ hosts trailers, images, and full cast and crew.
5. ‘The Gorge’ (2025)
‘The Gorge,’ directed by Scott Derrickson and written by Zach Dean, stars Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy as highly trained operatives guarding opposite sides of a mysterious, classified chasm; Sigourney Weaver co-stars. Apple TV+ premiered the movie globally on February 14, 2025, with a listed runtime of about 127 minutes.
Apple’s synopsis highlights a bond formed at a distance as the operatives defend against an unseen threat; the production is a genre blend spanning sci-fi, action, and romance, backed by Skydance. Press coverage also notes Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross on music.
4. ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ (2025)
Spike Lee’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ is a crime thriller starring Denzel Washington as a powerful music mogul drawn into a ransom plot, with cinematography by Matthew Libatique and editing by Barry Alexander Brown and Allyson C. Johnson. Apple lists the 2025 release as an R-rated thriller with a 2 hour 13 minute runtime.
Additional credits include Jeffrey Wright and Ilfenesh Hadera among the cast, with Alan Fox credited for the screenplay; the film is positioned as a contemporary take linked to Kurosawa’s ‘High and Low.’ Apple Original Films handled distribution alongside A24.
3. ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ (1966)
The 25-minute Peanuts Halloween special ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ was written by Charles M. Schulz and directed by Bill Melendez, with Peter Robbins, Christopher Shea, and Sally Dryer among the voice cast. Apple TV+ carries the classic special in its Peanuts library, listing the original 1966 release and TV-G rating.
The special follows Linus waiting in the pumpkin patch while the gang celebrates Halloween, with Snoopy’s World War I flying ace sequence and Vince Guaraldi’s music as hallmarks. Apple’s extended Peanuts deal makes the platform the exclusive streaming home for these titles through 2030.
2. ‘All of You’ (2025)
‘All of You’ is a near-future romance written by William Bridges and Brett Goldstein, directed by Bridges, and starring Goldstein as Simon opposite Imogen Poots as Laura. The story follows best friends whose lives diverge after a soulmate “Test” pairs Laura with someone else, exploring their years-long will-they/won’t-they connection. Apple lists a 1 hour 38 minute runtime, with an R rating.
The film premiered on Apple TV+ on September 26, 2025, after debuting at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024; supporting cast includes Zawe Ashton, Steven Cree, and Jenna Coleman. Coverage and Apple’s press materials confirm Goldstein’s co-writer/producer role and Bridges’s feature directorial debut.
1. ‘The Lost Bus’ (2025)
Paul Greengrass directs ‘The Lost Bus,’ a feature dramatization of the 2018 Camp Fire evacuation in Paradise, California, focusing on bus driver Kevin McKay and teacher Mary Ludwig as they shepherd 22 schoolchildren to safety. The film stars Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera and runs 2 hours 9 minutes on Apple TV+. It’s inspired by reporting later expanded in Lizzie Johnson’s book ‘Paradise’ and released as an Apple Original Film in 2025.
Greengrass’s production underscores real events from November 8, 2018, with McConaughey portraying McKay and Ferrera portraying Ludwig, depicting improvised respirators and the five-hour escape through the fire zone. Apple lists the film as a thriller, rated R, produced in the United States and United Kingdom.
Share which of these you watched—and what you’re queuing up next—in the comments!