Overview
- The Marksman jumped to the top of Netflix’s movie chart after arriving on the platform over the weekend, overtaking Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, according to FlixPatrol rankings.
- Rotten Tomatoes scores show a stark split, with 37% from critics versus 83% from audiences.
- Released in 2021, the neo‑Western stars Neeson as a rancher and ex‑Marine who protects a boy fleeing cartel assassins.
- Coverage notes a reported $23 million production budget and roughly equal worldwide gross, a level that typically falls short of profitability after theater splits.
- Commentators highlight the film’s streaming resurgence despite prior backlash over Neeson’s past remarks, reflecting how algorithmic promotion can boost older titles.