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Liam Neeson’s 2021 Thriller ‘The Marksman’ Hits No. 1 on Netflix

The climb underscores a wide critics‑audience gap, showing how Netflix can revive overlooked mid‑budget action.

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.