Bryan Cranston’s little-known 2016 crime thrillerThe Infiltrator, with a strong Rotten Tomatoes rating of 72%, has entered the Netflix charts. Cranston rose to public prominence in the role of Walter White in AMC’scrime dramaBreaking Badfrom 2008-2013.The Infiltrator, which Cranston also executive-produced, follows a U.S. Customs special agent who goes undercover in the 1980s to try to bust Pablo Escobar’s money-laundering organization. Despite positive reviews,the movie was a box office flop, grossing just $22 million against a budget of $47 million, but has found fresh popularity on streaming.
Despite being poorly received by audiences during its theatrical run,The Infiltratorseems to have found a new lease on life as it has entered the Netflix Top 10 Movies in the U.S. chart as of November 8.Coming in at No. 10 during its debut week, the movie ranked just below some of the other prominent movies in the charts, includingTime Cutat No. 5,Just Go With Itat No. 6,Singat No. 7,Don’t Moveat No. 8, andLet Goat No. 9. Though, at the time of writing, the movie is no longer inside the Top 10 of the charts.
Why The Infiltrator Achieved Success On Streaming
Cranston’s Recent Streaming Success Could Have Played A Role
The Infiltratorwas never popular when it had a theatrical run, and does not rank amongCranston’s best-known movies. In spite of this, the movie had a strong debut on Netflix, showing that there is a place on streaming platforms for crime-thrillers, and it could see a re-entry into the charts at some point.One of the reasons behindThe Infiltrator’s Netflix success could be down to the fact thatBreaking Badis regularly trending on Netflixthroughout the year, indicating that audiences are very receptive to Cranston in crime-drama roles.
The list of Cranston’s top movie and TV roles is impressive, and the actor is bound to be trending on streaming platforms again in the near future.
Another reason that could have contributed to the movie’s successful run on streaming could be thatCranston has already had a recent appearance in the charts, with his 2016 comedy movieWhy Him?also hitting the No. 1 spot on the Netflix Top 15 Movies chartfor Friday, November 8. The streaming success ofWhy Him?will no doubt have raised audience interest in Cranston, and prompted viewers to check out the other titles in his back catalog, likely playing a role in helpingThe Infiltrator’s performance on the charts.
Our Verdict On Whether The Infiltrator Will Chart Again On Netflix
The Movie Has Left The Charts For Now, But A Return Shouldn’t Be Ruled Out
While its time on the charts was short-lived, movies likeThe Infiltratorhave pedigree, and often come to be appreciated years later, so a future return to the Top 10 should not be ruled out. The list ofCranston’s top movie and TV rolesis impressive, and the actor is bound to be trending on streaming platforms again in the near future. I think when the star has a new project hit streaming, fans are likely to revisit his older work. Once this happens, there is a good chanceThe Infiltratorwill have another shot at the Netflix charts.
The Infiltrator
Cast
The Infiltrator, directed by Brad Furman, chronicles the efforts of a U.S. Customs official who goes undercover to expose a complex money laundering operation tied to the infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar. Set in the 1980s, the film delves into the intricate world of crime and corruption.
