Netflix announced earlier this week that it will permanently end its DVD rental business after 25 years.
The movie giant thanked the users who supported the program, which has seen more than 5.2 billion discs shipped since its inception.
In announcing its decision, Netflix listed a whole host of stats including that The Blind Side was the most popular rental of all time — but what else were people watching?
Releasing a compilation titled “Netflix’s 50 Most Rented DVDs of All Time,” the brand said, “It’s been an amazing quarter century of sending movies across America.
Netflix announced earlier this week that it will permanently end its DVD rental business after 25 years
Here are the 50 Most Rented Movies of All Time from DVD Netflix History.
“These are the movies that millions and millions of you have rented!”
Below, FEMAIL has hand-picked the highlights from the top 50 titles including the highest rated by users as well as the oldest and most recent titles to feature on the list.
You can also scroll down to see the entire collection.
Highest Rent: The Blind Side (2009)
The highest rented Netflix DVD movie of all time was the sports drama The Blind Side, released in 2009, starring Sandra Bullock.
Based on a true story, the film follows wealthy married couple Lee Ann and Sean Tuohey as they deal with homeless teenager Michael O’Hare.
Leigh Anne decides to help the youngster catch up academically before nurturing his growth into a soccer powerhouse.
Unsurprisingly, the film, which was directed by John Lee Hancock, received an impressive 4.3 stars out of five from Netflix DVD users.
The highest rented Netflix DVD movie of all time was the sports drama The Blind Side, released in 2009, starring Sandra Bullock.
Lee Ann decides to help teen Michael O’Hare catch up academically before nurturing his growth into a football powerhouse
First release: The Hurt Locker (2008)
The first DVD rental Netflix sent out was Beetlejuice in 1998 — but The Hurt Locker, released in 2008, is the first title to feature on our all-time rentals list.
The powerful drama follows a US Army bombing squad operating during the Iraq War.
It features an all-star cast including Jeremy Renner, Guy Pearce, and Anthony Mackie.
The film, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, sees the team deal with “the pressures that arise from living in constant danger.”
The first DVD rental Netflix sent out was Beetlejuice in 1998 — but The Hurt Locker, released in 2008, is the first title to feature on our all-time rentals list.
The powerful drama, starring Jeremy Renner, follows a US Army bomb squad operating during the Iraq War
Latest joint release: The Accountant (2016)
Ben Affleck stars in The Accountant as a financial forensic expert and trained killer who goes to work for a dangerous criminal organization.
It is put through its paces with the employer Determined to eliminate those responsible for tampering with the company’s financial records.
But with a resolute accountant – played by Anna Kendrick – on his way to work as the Treasury Department closes in, the body count begins to mount.
Directed by Gavin O’Connor, the film is one of three titles to be released in 2016, the latest date for any film on the Netflix DVD most rented list.
Ben Affleck stars in The Accountant as a financial forensic expert and trained killer who goes to work for a dangerous criminal organization.
But with a resolute accountant – played by Anna Kendrick – on his way to work as the Treasury Department closes in, the body count begins to mount.
Latest joint release: Hidden Numbers (2016)
One of the most popular Netflix DVD movies released in 2016 was the biographical drama Hidden Figures, directed by Theodore Melfi.
It is set in the midst of the “space race” between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Taraji b. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe play three female mathematicians of African descent. who were instrumental in the success of NASA.
With their help, the US space program was able to launch astronaut John Glenn into outer space, making him the first American to orbit the Earth.
One of the most popular Netflix DVD movies released in 2016 was the biographical drama Hidden Figures, directed by Theodore Melfi.
It is set in the midst of the “space race” between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War
Latest joint release: Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
Hacksaw Ridge, another 2016 release, is a World War II drama based on a true story.
It centers on conscientious objector Desmond T. Doss who becomes a hero while serving as an unarmed medic during the Battle of Okinawa.
He eventually became the first man in American history to be awarded the Medal of Honor without firing a shot.
The military film, which was directed by Mel Gibson, boasted a high-profile cast that included Andrew Garfield and Sam Worthington.
Hacksaw Ridge, another 2016 release, is a World War II drama based on a true story and directed by Mel Gibson.
Focuses on conscientious objector Desmond T. Doss who becomes a hero while serving as an unarmed medic during the Battle of Okinawa.
Highest Rated: Spotlight (2015)
Spotlight is a true story that follows a team of ‘Boston Globe’ reporters who uncover a child molestation scandal as well as a cover-up. within the local Catholic diocese.
Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, and Stanley Tucci are some of the famous faces that fronted the 2015 edition.
Directed by Thomas McCarthy, the drama had a huge impact on the industry and won two Oscars.
It was also popular with Netflix DVD users who awarded it a 4.5 out of five, making it the highest-rated movie to appear in their rentals list of all time.
Spotlight is a true story that follows a team of ‘Boston Globe’ reporters uncovering a child molestation scandal as well as a cover-up within a local Catholic parish.
Directed by Thomas McCarthy, the drama had a huge impact on the industry and won two Oscars
