"Mending the Line" Tops Netflix Viewership

The drama, praised for its emotional depth and healing themes, becomes the most-watched movie on the platform.

"Mending the Line," a drama about healing and friendship through fly fishing, takes Netflix's top spot.
The film features Brian Cox as a Vietnam veteran and Sinqua Walls as an Afghanistan war veteran.
Critically mixed but audience-praised, the movie highlights the therapeutic power of nature.
Originally premiered at the Woodstock Film Festival in 2022, it found a wider audience on Netflix.
The movie's success underscores Netflix's role in discovering and popularizing hidden gems.