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Netflix: Luke Evans and Cillian Murphy's action movie, Anna, ranked No. 1 in the US

Luke Evans and Cillian Murphy joined forces in 2019 to deliver one of the most popular thrillers of the genre: Anna. The film has returned to trend and is currently No. 1 in the US. Check out the details here.

Luke Evans and Sasha Luss in Anna.
© IMDbLuke Evans and Sasha Luss in Anna.

Anna is one of the most popular suspense thrillers of 2019 starring Luke Evans and Cillian Murphy. It features a distinctive visual style and includes exciting action sequences and unexpected twists.

This week, it has become the most-watched movie on Netflix in the United States, where it competes with other significant productions in the catalog, such as the documentary “What Jennifer Did”.

While Luc Besson‘s direction and the action sequences have been praised, some critics felt that the plot and character development were predictable. Nevertheless, the drama it’s a great choice to watch right now.

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Anna is the most-watched movie on Netflix US

Anna is the new trend on Netflix that has been gaining new viewers in the last week, solidifying itself as the most-watched movie in the United States, according to the specialized metrics site Flix Patrol.

The story follows Anna Poliatova (portrayed by Sasha Luss), a young woman from humble origins in Russia who becomes a highly trained and dangerous assassin recruited by an intelligence agent.

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After joining this enigmatic agent, she becomes part of a secret government operation. While carrying out deadly missions, she also tries to break free from her dangerous past.

Luke Evans portrays Alex Tchenkov, one of the main characters in the plot, alongside Cillian Murphy, who plays Lenny Miller. These three stars are not the only talents, as Helen Mirren is also part of the cast.

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