“Crisis” was released in 2021 and since then it has been gaining hundreds of views. This week, it has not only become one of the trends on Netflix, but also one of the most-watched worldwide.
With its compelling plot, which follows three interconnected stories, its high-voltage action scenes and its star-studded cast, it has managed to position itself in the Top 10 of the platform.
Nicholas Jarecki (Arbitrage, The Outsider and Tyson) was in charge of directing and writing the film, while Gary Oldman and Armie Hammer starred in the drama, alongside Evangeline Lilly and Luke Evans.
Crisis is the new Top 10 movie on Netflix worldwide
Crisis has everything that a good thriller needs to captivate Netflix users worldwide: a compelling plot, a stellar cast and gripping moments with high-voltage scenes…
According to Flix Patrol, the specialized metrics site, the movie has become the tenth most-watched on the platform, managing to surpass other popular titles to belong to the Top 10.
The suspenseful drama follows three interconnected stories that explore the theme of the opioid crisis in North America from different perspectives. Although it received mixed reviews, it was praised for its brave approach.
The narrative addresses topics such as addiction and corruption in the pharmaceutical industry. Through its characters, it offers a sharp and provocative look at a very relevant topic in contemporary society.
The cast not only includes Gary Oldman, Armie Hammer and Evangeline Lilly in significant roles, but also features Luke Evans, Lily-Rose Depp, Michelle Rodriguez and Greg Kinnear, among others.
What stories does Crisis weave together?
One of the stories follows a university professor (played by Armie Hammer) who works undercover with the DEA to dismantle a drug trafficking network.
Another story follows a mother (played by Evangeline Lilly) who struggles to find her missing teenage son, who has fallen into the grips of opioid addiction.
The third story focuses on a drug architect (played by Gary Oldman) who attempts to manufacture a non-addictive pain pill while grappling with his own personal and professional demons.