Overview

• ‘Pig’ entered Netflix’s U.S. Top 10 within 24 hours of its May 26 debut, reaching No. 4 by May 27 according to FlixPatrol.
• The 2021 drama was made on a $3 million budget and grossed $4.6 million during its limited theatrical run.
• Critics lauded Cage’s restrained performance as truffle hunter Rob Feld, giving the film a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score and an Independent Spirit Award.
• ‘Pig’ has outpaced major titles like Nonnas and The Wild Robot on Netflix, demonstrating the platform’s power to elevate underseen releases.
• The film’s resurgence underscores growing viewer interest in character-driven dramas that emphasize subtle emotion over spectacle.