Flix Patrol has once again confirmed that Netflix has refreshed its Top 10, and now it’s a thriller starring Matt Damon, Camille Cottin (Larguées and Allied) and Abigail Breslin that has positioned itself as one of the most-watched movies on the platform worldwide.
It’s Stillwater, the 2021 drama that has resurfaced as a trend this week, chosen by hundreds of users from different parts of the world. Tom McCarthy, who was responsible for the screenplay of The Station Agent and The Visitor, directed the film.
The filmmaker also collaborated on writing the story with Marcus Hinchey, Noé Debré and Thomas Bidegain. The film was quite successful and received praise for exploring themes such as redemption and the parent-child relationship, striking a chord with viewers.
Stillwater ranked No. 7 on Netflix worldwide
The dramatic thriller directed by Tom McCarthy in 2021 has become one of the most-watched movies on Netflix worldwide. According to Flix Patrol, the specialized metrics site, it currently holds the 7th position in the Top 10 in various countries. In the United States, it is available on Freevee.
Matt Damon and Camille Cottin in Stillwater. (Source: IMDb)
Stillwater received mixed to positive reviews. Matt Damon‘s performance was praised, but some critics noted the complexity of the narrative and the representation of certain themes. Despite this, the film received acclaim for exploring topics such as redemption and the parent-child relationship
Although the cast was led by Damon, there were several actors who played key roles, such as Camille Cottin and Abigail Breslin, who portrayed Virginie and Allison. They were accompanied by Deanna Dunagan, Lilou Siauvaud, Anne Le Ny, Moussa Maaskri, William Nadylam and Jean-Marc Michelangeli.
What is Stillwater about?
The story follows Bill Baker, a construction worker from Oklahoma. When his daughter, Allison, is imprisoned in Marseille, France, for a murder she claims she did not commit, Bill travels abroad to help her. The plot unfolds as Bill tries to prove his daughter’s innocence in a complex legal and social web in a foreign country.
During his quest for the truth, Bill faces numerous challenges and becomes involved in complex situations that explore themes such as redemption, the parent-child relationship, and cultural differences.
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for the performances but some criticism for the complexity of the narrative and the representation of certain themes. Nevertheless, it has been recognized for addressing profound themes and for its focus on the emotional connection between the characters.
