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Panned 2015 Comedy ‘Hot Pursuit’ Rockets Up Netflix Charts

A late-December catalog placement on Netflix has driven a new wave of viewing for the Reese WitherspoonSofía Vergara film.

Overview

  • As of early January, Hot Pursuit ranks No. 2 on Netflix in the UK, No. 4 in the US, and No. 1 in Colombia, according to third‑party tracker FlixPatrol.
  • Netflix added the title at the end of December, coinciding with its rapid rise in the platform’s film rankings.
  • The movie retains an 8% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes from its 2015 theatrical release.
  • Recent coverage highlights sharply divergent audience reactions, with many viewers praising the leads’ chemistry and comedic appeal while others fault the writing.
  • The action‑comedy pairs Witherspoon’s by‑the‑book officer with Vergara’s witness on a Texas run from San Antonio to Dallas.