Liam Neeson, renowned for his iconic roles in both drama and action, has once again captivated audiences with his latest thriller on Netflix. Originally celebrated for his performance in Steven Spielberg’s poignant film, Schindler’s List, which garnered him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, Neeson successfully reinvented himself as a formidable action star, especially with the Taken series. His impressive filmography includes notable titles such as The A-Team, The Grey, Wrath of the Titans, A Walk Among the Tombstones, and Cold Pursuit.
Neeson has frequently teamed up with director Jaume Collet-Serra in the action genre, delivering a series of compelling thrillers that have resonated with audiences worldwide. This partnership includes their work on films like Unknown, Non-Stop, Run All Night, and The Commuter, all of which, despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, achieved notable box office success. The duo’s latest collaboration, Carry-On, now stands prominent in Netflix’s catalog, featuring Taron Egerton as a TSA agent caught in a perilous dilemma involving a dangerous package.
Neeson’s Non-Stop Gains Global Traction
Current Ranking: 6th on Netflix
The 2014 thriller Non-Stop has resurfaced as a global sensation on Netflix, fueled by the buzz surrounding Carry-On. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, the film features Liam Neeson in the role of a federal air marshal who faces a terrifying challenge on a transatlantic flight: he receives a series of messages threatening the lives of passengers unless his financial demands are met. The stellar ensemble cast includes Julianne Moore, Scoot McNairy, Michelle Dockery, and Lupita Nyong’o, among others.
Fast forward nearly ten years after its initial debut, and Non-Stop has impressively ranked as the sixth most popular movie on Netflix globally, amassing 4.2 million views and a staggering 7.5 million hours of viewing time this week alone. The film has found its place in the Top 10 across 17 markets, notably clinching the number one spot in countries like Brazil, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, and El Salvador. Meanwhile, Carry-On maintains its reign at the top, marking its fourth consecutive week at number one and becoming Netflix’s fifth most-watched film of all time.
It’s important to note that Non-Stop is no longer accessible on Netflix in the United States.
Understanding Non-Stop’s Resurgence and Popularity
The Surge of Collet-Serra’s Airplane Action Thrillers
The buzz surrounding Carry-On has likely driven viewers to explore Jaume Collet-Serra’s earlier work, notably Non-Stop, which remains available on Netflix outside the U.S. Both films share thrilling high-stakes scenarios, highlighting the director’s talent for constructing suspenseful narratives. While some aspects may stretch believability, the solid execution and gripping atmosphere of Carry-On have introduced new viewers to Neeson’s gripping performance in Non-Stop, making it a natural progression in their viewing choices.
Upon its release, Non-Stop was a box-office triumph, earning $222 million worldwide against a production budget in the range of $28–50 million.
Source: Netflix
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