Top 10 Hollywood movies you can watch this month

By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

This summer, Hollywood delivers a lineup of blockbusters that promise to thrill and captivate audiences worldwide.

Leading the charge is “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” an epic movie that continues the saga of Caesar’s legacy in a world where apes dominate.

For fans of action movies, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” reunites Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in exciting action moves and emotional moments, exploring new depths in their characters’ journey.  Meanwhile, “The Fall Guy” showcases Ryan Gosling’s return to the screen as a stuntman in a comedic adventure.

These films, alongside documentaries like “Butterfly in the Sky,” which dives into the cultural impact of Reading Rainbow, and sci-fi thrillers such as “Atlas,” starring Jennifer Lopez, offer something for every movie goer this season.

Here are ten top Hollywood movies you can watch right now:

1. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Release Date: May 10, 2024
Director: Wes Ball
Stars: Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, William H. Macy
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 145 minutes
 The film continues the legacy of Caesar, the ape leader. Many generations later, we meet Noa (Owen Teague), a young ape living in a peaceful outpost until a rival tribe attacks. The story follows Noa’s journey into a world where apes are the dominant species, exploring the dynamics between apes and the remnants of humanity.

2. Bad Boys: Ride or Die

Release Date: June 7, 2024
Directors: Bilall Fallah, Adil El Arbi
Stars: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Paola Nuñez
Rating: R
Runtime: 166 minutes
The film sees Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) grappling with his identity as a cop who straddles the line between good and bad.

3. The Fall Guy

Release Date: May 3, 2024
Director: David Leitch
Stars: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham
Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 125 minutes

Ryan Gosling stars as Colt Seavers, a stuntman drawn back into action, in “The Fall Guy.” The film blends action and comedy, offering a behind-the-scenes look at stunt work in the film industry. Gosling’s performance, paired with a strong supporting cast, makes this movie a standout.

4. Butterfly in the Sky (2024)

Genre: Documentary
Stars: LeVar Burton
Directors: Bradford Thomason, Brett Whitcomb

This documentary highlights the beloved children’s series “Reading Rainbow,” hosted by LeVar Burton. “Butterfly in the Sky” explores the show’s impact on generations of young readers and its role in promoting literacy.

5. Atlas

Release Date: 2024

Director: Brad Peyton

Stars: Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 118 minutes

In “Atlas,” Jennifer Lopez stars as Atlas Shepherd, a woman living in a future dominated by AI. Directed by Brad Peyton, the film follows Atlas as she confronts her distrust of AI while trying to survive and potentially save humanity. This sci-fi action film explores themes of trust and the implications of advanced technology.

6. Miller’s Girl

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Stars: Martin Freeman, Jenna Ortega, Bashir Salahuddin

Director: Jade Halley Bartlet

“Miller’s Girl” stars Jenna Ortega as Cairo Sweet, a creative and wealthy student who catches the eye of her older teacher, Jonathan Miller (Martin Freeman). The film, directed by Jade Halley Bartlet, explores the fallout from Cairo’s provocative story about a student-teacher affair, leading to life-changing consequences.