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German Erotic Thriller 'Fall for Me' Draws 29 Million Netflix Views and Tops Global Charts

The film’s female-centered gaze drives interest despite lukewarm reviews.

Overview

  • Reporting cites 29 million views on Netflix between August 21 and 31, underscoring rapid early uptake.
  • The title reached number one in 37 countries in its first week and placed in the Top 10 in 91 markets, with six countries ranking it first across all films last week.
  • Svenja Jung and Theo Trebs lead the Sherry Hormann–directed Mallorca-set erotic thriller that blends sensuality with a crime-tinged storyline.
  • Jung highlights a focus on female desire and sensuality, describing the project as female-driven in interviews.
  • Reviews remain cool, with an IMDb score of 4.7 and critiques of formulaic characters, while commentators situate the hit within a broader streamer trend mixing erotica and crime.