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Netflix: Jay Baruchel's romantic comedy that's trending worldwide right now

Romantic comedies have been among the most chosen titles by Netflix users, and this week it's the turn of one with Jay Baruchel to shine. Check out all about "She's Out of My League".

Jay Baruchel and Krysten Ritter in She's Out of My League.
© IMDbJay Baruchel and Krysten Ritter in She's Out of My League.

Netflix often updates its Top 10 most viewed movies worldwide frequently and until yesterday, a romantic comedy from 2010 directed by Jim Field Smith held a place on the global list.

She’s Out of My League“, one of the biggest trends, combines light humor with moments of sincerity and reflection on social expectations and self-imposed pressures in romantic relationships.

Starring Jay Baruchel (How to Train Your Dragon and This Is the End) and
Alice Eve (Before We Go and Men in Black³), the production offers a fun and heartwarming look at love and self-acceptance.

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She’s Out of My League became a trend on Neftlix

She’s Out of My League” has become one of the main trends on Netflix worldwide and until yesterday, it held the ninth position among the Top 10 most viewed movies on the platform.

The specialized metrics site Flix Patrol reported that the rom-com not only earned a spot on the list of popular titles but also topped other productions like “Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp”.

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Jim Field Smith (The Wrong Mans and Criminal: UK) directed the drama based on a screenplay by Sean Anders (Instant Family, Spirited and Horrible Bosses 2) and John Morris (Daddy’s Home and We’re the Millers).

The story follows Kirk, an ordinary and somewhat insecure guy who works at the airport as a security officer. One day, he meets Molly, an impressively beautiful woman who forgets her phone at the security checkpoint.

Although he initially thinks she is out of his league, they unexpectedly start dating after Molly shows interest in him. The relationship blossoms despite his friends’ doubts and Kirk’s own insecurities about whether he is good enough for her.

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The rom-com explores themes of self-esteem, confidence and authenticity in romantic relationships. Additionally, it features a fun and charming cast including T.J. Miller, Mike Vogel, Nate Torrence and Krysten Ritter.

How to watch ‘She’s Out of My League’ in the US

Despite “She’s Out of My League” holding the Top 9 spot on Netflix worldwide until yesterday, the movie has been dethroned but continues to be one of the most popular trends. However, it’s a different story in the United States.

This is because the romantic comedy is not available in the platform’s catalog but is part of other streaming giants. Currently, you can find it on Max and Prime Video, according to The Streamable.

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Ariadna is a versatile journalist who covers a broad spectrum of sports topics and creates evergreen content. Her career in journalism began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, where she honed her skills in writing and reporting. In 2023, she expanded her repertoire by contributing to Spoiler Latinoamerica, where she created general culture content, before joining Spoiler US in 2024 to write entertainment pieces. With over four years of experience across different media outlets, Ariadna brings a wealth of knowledge and an expanding influence to the field of journalism.

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