The 2016 movie “The Legend Of Tarzan” has unexpectedly climbed the charts on Netflix, where it has become one of the most viewed English language films globally over the past few weeks. Despite a lacklustre reception at the time this live-action adaptation of Tarzan, directed by David Yates, has recently amassed a significant following on the streaming platform, with 7.6 million hours streamed in the last week of January alone. The resurge can be attributed to Alexander Skarsgard and Margot Robbie who in recent years have become household names in Hollywood following leading roles on TV and in films such as “Succession”, “Birds of Prey”, and “The Suicide Squad”.
The Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgard starred as Tarzan, a man who was adopted and raised by apes after being stranded in the jungle as a child. The movie also starred Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson, Jim Broadbent, and Christoph Waltz, boasting a strong main cast. However, the film received mediocre reviews at the time of its release and it is currently rated at 35% on Rotten Tomatoes. Nevertheless, its recent success on Netflix’s rankings illustrates how viewers’ tastes can change and sometimes movies that are ignored at the time can find a new audience long after their initial release.
The success of “The Legend of Tarzan” can be attributed to various factors, but it is likely that it has found its way on Netflix’s Top 10 due to a combination of being a new addition to the platform, fans of the genre, or perhaps viewers eager to see the film’s “star-studded” cast. Whatever the cause, the film’s new success on Netflix is a reminder that movies can sometimes find a second life online.
The rise of “The Legend of Tarzan” on Netflix hasn’t gone unnoticed, with the movie’s lead actor Alexander Skarsgard receiving a Golden Globe nomination earlier this year for his role in “Succession”. Netflix continues to prove itself as an excellent platform for showcasing lesser-known or overlooked movies, allowing audiences to “discover” films they might have missed at the theatre or on release. The success of “The Legend of Tarzan” on the platform underlines Netflix’s continued influence on the film industry and its ability to revive films that might have found little success in cinemas
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