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‘The Retirement Plan,’ the action comedy with Nicolas Cage that is Top 3 on Hulu in the US

Nicolas Cage stars in “The Retirement Plan,” an action comedy that is currently the third most watched movie on Hulu in the United States.

Nicolas Cage in "The Retirement Plan"
© StillNicolas Cage in "The Retirement Plan"

Nicolas Cage stars in “The Retirement Plan,” an action comedy that is currently the third most watched movie on Hulu in the United States and globally, according to FlixPatrol. The film is only behind “The Creation” and “Barbie,” the latter which is available on the platform via the Max add-on.

“The Retirement Plan” also stars “Twilight” actress Ashley Greene, as well as Ron Perlman, Jackie Earl Haley, Grace Byers, Ernie Hudson, Lynn Whitfield, Joel David Moore and Thalia Campbell. It was directed by Tim Brown, who is known for his work in “Devil in The Dark” and “Treasure Hounds.”

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The film has been slowly climbing the charts on the platform since its streaming release on Dec. 15th. It had its theatrical release back in September, but the comedy didn’t even gross $1 million at the box office ($751,370). However, the film was, surprisingly, well received by critics (60% on Rotten Tomatoes).

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What is ‘The Retirement Plan’ about?

The film focuses on Ashley (Greene), who, after being caught up in a criminal enterprise, sends her daughter Sarah (Campbell) with her estranged father Matt (Cage), who is living in the Cayman Islands.

However, as they soon are tracked down by crime boss Donnie and his lieutenant Bobo, the three of them become entangled in a dangerous web. Luckily, Matt has a secret past as an assassin that Ashley knew nothing about.

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What are other upcoming Nicolas Cage’s projects?

While Cage has enjoyed critical acclaim and mainstream success, the actor has recently opted to appear in low-budget independent films. As he told Variety, these types of projects give him more freedom to experiment. And he has several movies lined up.

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The actor will star in “Longlegs,” a horror film directed by Oz Perkins, as a serial killer who is hunted down by a talented FBI rookie Lee Harker, played by Maika Monroe. Cage will also appear in “Arcadian,” an action movie by Ben Brewer, and “The Surfer,” a psychological thriller directed by Lorcan Finnegan.

Natalia is a seasoned journalist with over eight years of experience in digital media. Currently, she serves as a sports journalist at Bolavip US, where she covers soccer, tennis, and a wide range of sports topics. Her previous role as an entertainment journalist at Spoiler US allowed her to delve into the film industry, series, reality TV, and celebrity news. Natalia has also contributed her bilingual skills in English and Spanish to outlets such as Revista Exclusiva and Cambio16, enriching her diverse reporting background in sports, fashion, and culture.

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