The Denzel Washington led crime thriller, The Little Things, struggled in theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but found a new life on Netflix. The film debuted at No. 1 on the Netflix U.S. Movies chart and came in at No. 2 on the Global Top 10 Movies chart, with 8.7 million views. Washington played a detective from Kern County who teams up with an LA County detective portrayed by Rami Malek to solve a case involving a serial killer played by Jared Leto. Despite the star power, the film only made $15.3 million domestically and $15.5 million internationally against a $30 million budget, partly due to Warner Bros. Pictures releasing its entire 2021 movie slate on its streaming service, HBO Max. Leto earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film.
The Little Things was one of eight new movies to debut on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Movies chart. Other new entries included The Maze Runner, Glass, and The Beautiful Game in the top five, while the Netflix original movie Scoop debuted at No. 6 and is expected to continue to rise on the chart following its April 5 release. Scoop chronicles the disastrous 2019 interview with Prince Andrew and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on BBC’s Newsnight, with Rufus Sewell portraying Prince Andrew and Gillian Anderson playing the interviewer, Emily Maitlis. The Netflix original movie Damsel, featuring Millie Bobby Brown, held onto its No. 7 spot in its fifth week of release. Baby Driver, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trial, and Letters to God also made their debuts on the Global Top 10 Movies chart.
The success of The Little Things and other new entries on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Movies chart indicates the streaming platform’s ability to attract viewers and provide a platform for films that may have struggled in theaters. Netflix continues to be a popular choice for audiences looking for a variety of content, from crime thrillers to fantasy adventures. The success of these films on the streaming platform highlights the changing landscape of the film industry, with more audiences turning to streaming services for their entertainment needs.
The star power of actors such as Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto helped elevate The Little Things to success on Netflix, despite its challenges at the box office. The film’s engaging storyline and performances resonated with viewers, leading to its strong performance on the streaming platform. The success of The Little Things on Netflix demonstrates the power of streaming services to reach a wide audience and provide a platform for films that may have struggled to find an audience in theaters.
As streaming services continue to grow in popularity and attract top talent in the film industry, more films may find success on platforms like Netflix. The success of The Little Things and other new entries on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Movies chart highlights the changing preferences of audiences and the opportunities that streaming services provide for filmmakers and actors. Films like The Little Things have found a new life on Netflix, reaching millions of viewers around the world and showcasing the talent and creativity of those involved in the production of these movies.
