Clint EastwoodThe 2024 film that scored 93% on Rotten Tomatoes but was buried in theaters has become a streaming hit. Eastwood made his acting debut in 1955, but landed a starring role in the Western series. Rawhide and achieved fame in Sergio Leone's film Dollars trilogy of spaghetti westerns during the 1960s. Eastwood became known for much more than westerns during the 1970s and 1980s, starring as antihero cop Harry Callahan in five films. Dirty Harry movies and playing against type in comedies In every way but loose and Any way you can.
In addition to his iconic on-screen roles, Eastwood is equally famous as a filmmaker, making his directorial debut in 1971 with the independent film, Play Misty for me. Over the years, although twice nominated for an acting Oscar, Eastwood won Best Director for his 1992 Western film. Unforgivable and his 2004 boxing drama Million Dollar Babyboth also won Best Film. Despite its immense success over the years, Eastwood's last film as director was buried by Warner Bros.releasing in less than 50 theaters.
Juror #2 Becomes a Streaming Hit
Clint Eastwood's last film was buried in theaters
Juror #2 became a streaming hit after being buried in theaters. Directed by Clint Eastwood, with a script written by Jonathan Abrams, the new legal thriller follows a man serving on the jury of a high-profile murder trial who realizes that he may be responsible for the victim's death. Nicholas Hoult leads Juror #2is alongside Zoey Deutch, Toni Collette, Chris Messina, Kiefer Sutherland, JK Simmons and Leslie Bibb.
Now, Clint Eastwood's latest film has become a streaming hit on Max. Juror #2 occupies seventh place ReelgoodTop 10 Streaming Movies and Shows and #4 Top 10 Movies on all streaming platforms the week of December 19th to 25th. Juror #2 ranked behind the movies Red, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Continueand TV programs yellow stone, Landmanand The Agency. Check out the complete Top 10 below:
What Juror #2's Streaming Success Means for the Film
Warner Bros. made a mistake in burying him
Premiered at AFI Fest Juror #2 Reviews praised the legal thriller for its strong moral core, showcasing Clint Eastwood's talent for straightforward, compelling drama. However, despite praise from critics, Warner Bros. made the questionable and controversial decision to give Juror #2 only a limited release in less than 50 national cinemas, undermining any financial or awards potential it had. Juror #2Max's streaming success proves that if Warner Bros. Had the film not been buried, it could have been a modest hit in theaters and possibly received some attention this awards season.
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