Are you wondering which are some of the most interesting movies of all time you can watch online? We have discussed 7 of these movies from across the world. Each one of these greatest movies boasts a unique plot and excellent screenplay. Let’s start exploring these one by one!
1. Dune Part 1
- Release Year: 2021
- Lead Actors:
- Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides
- Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica
- Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck
- Zendaya as Chani
- OTT Platform: Netflix
Dune Part 1 is one of the most popular science fiction films that is set in a distant future. The story revolves around Paul Atreides and is set in the backdrop of a fictional, inhospitable desert planet. The exciting aspect is that this deadly desert is the only place where the psychotropic substance that grants increased vitality, the “spice,” is found. Recently, the second edition of this film was also released, in which Paul joined hands with the Fremen.
2. The Godfather
- Release Year: 1972
- Lead Actors:
- Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone
- Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
- Richard Castellano as Peter Clemenza
- Sterling Hayden as Captain McCluskey
- OTT Platform: Netflix and Amazon Prime Video
The first part of the Godfather trilogy, The Godfather (1972), is one of the greatest movies on OTT that everyone must watch. The plot reveals how Michael Corleone (the youngest son of Vito Corleone) becomes a ruthless mafia boss. The film gained immense popularity among the audience and hence became the highest-grossing film of 1972. It also got several Oscar nominations. If you are also interested in crime films, you must watch this one.
3. Avatar
- Release Year: 2009
- Lead Actors:
- Sam Worthington as Jake Sully
- Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri te Tskaha Mo’at’ite
- Stephen Lang as Colonel Miles Quaritch
- Michelle Rodriguez as Captain Trudy Chacón
- OTT Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Avatar is another epic science fiction movie that the audience applauded. This is one of the top movies on OTT from across the globe. The movie is set in 2154, when the earth is no longer the same as it used to be, nor is the moon. It is the story of a paraplegic marine (Jake Sully) who is sent on a special mission to the moon Pandora. As the plot unfolds, we find that Jake went there as a replacement for this identical twin. When he is attacked one day, Jake is saved by the Na’vi princess Neytiri.
4. Barfi
- Release Year: 2012
- Lead Actors:
- Ranbir Kapoor as Murphy (a.k.a. Barfi)
- Priyanka Chopra as Jhilmil Chatterjee
- Ileana D’Cruz as Shruti Ghosh Sengupta
- Saurabh Shukla as Inspector Sudhanshu Dutta
- OTT Platform: Netflix
Set in the 1970s, Barfi is one of the most popular Bollywood films of all time. This is one of the most excellent films created by Anurag Basu. The story is about Murphy (Barfi), a man who was born mute and deaf. The troublemaker falls in love with Shruti (Ileana D’Cruz), only to part ways with her later. A series of dramatic events lead him to find a special connection with Jhilmil, his childhood friend with autism. With multiple nominations and awards, this film has become a favourite among the audience.
5. Paddington 2
- Release Year: 2017
- Lead Actors:
- Hugh Bonneville as Henry Brown
- Sally Hawkins as Mary Brown
- Julie Walters as Mrs Bird
- Jim Broadbent as Samuel Gruber
- OTT Platform: Netflix and Amazon Prime Video
Paddington wants to give a unique and meaningful gift to his Aunt Lucy because it is her 100th birthday. The gift he wants to buy is at Samuel Gruber’s antique shop, a unique pop-up book. For this, he does many odd jobs to get the money before his aunt’s birthday arrives. One day, the book gets stolen, and Paddington is framed and blamed for the theft. As the series of events leads to the actual thief getting caught, Paddington has a heartfelt reunion with Aunt Lucy in this top-rated movie on Netflix.
6. Bajirao Mastani
- Release Year: 2015
- Lead Actors:
- Ranveer Singh as Bajirao I
- Deepika Padukone as Mastani
- Priyanka Chopra as Kashibai
- Tanvi Azmi as Radhabai
- OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video, JioCinema
Bajirao Mastani is a film based on the love and life of Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I. The film narrates how Bajirao falls in love with his second wife, Mastani. The film is based on the novel Rau (Marathi), written by Nagnath S. Inamdar. As she received hatred and humiliation from the Peshwa family and the Maratha Empire, Mastani remained relentless in her love of Bajirao. Watch this excellent Bollywood film on OTT to find out what fate has in store for these lovers.
7. Manichitrathazhu
- Release Year: 1993
- Lead Actors:
- Mohanlal as Dr. Sunny
- Suresh Gopi as Nakulan
- Shobana as Ganga Nakulan and Nagavalli (dual roles)
- Nedumudi Venu as Thampi
- OTT Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
This epic psychological horror film is one of the greatest films of all time made in the Malayalam language. When Nakulan and his family decide to move into the ancestral house, many people try to stop them. However, they still shift to the mansion, triggering a series of mishaps. What appears to be a ghost is someone’s mental illness at its peak. To combat the situation, Nakulan seeks support from his psychiatrist friend, Sunny. This 1993 movie is what inspired the legendary Bollywood film Bhool Bhulaiyaa (starring Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan).
Conclusion
That brings us to the end of this blog about the top 7 greatest films of all time from across the globe. These not only performed well financially but were also loved a lot by the viewers. Have you already watched some of these movies? If not, which one do you wish to watch in the coming days? Tell us in the comments!
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