Russell Crowe’s Unabomber tops Netflix global charts

The new Netflix crime drama ‘Unabomber’, starring Russell Crowe and Jacob Tremblay, has become the platform’s most-watched film globally. During the week of September 28 to October 4, the film recorded 24.9 million views, securing a significant lead over the second-place title, ‘The Widower: Til Death Do Us Part’, which garnered 11.6 million views.

Based on the true story of Ted Kaczynski, the film follows his trajectory from a gifted Harvard student to a domestic terrorist. Jacob Tremblay portrays Kaczynski in his youth, while Russell Crowe plays Henry Murray, a Harvard psychology professor. The cast also includes Annabelle Wallis and Shailene Woodley.

Despite its massive viewership, the film has faced poor reception from critics, holding a 24% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This highlights a notable divide between critical reviews and mainstream audience popularity.