Overview

• Released on August 15, the adaptation of Willy Vlautin’s novel quickly rose to No. 1 on Netflix’s global movie chart, according to FlixPatrol.
• In the United States and United Kingdom, it is currently trailing only K‑Pop Demon Hunters, per the latest chart snapshots reported by FlixPatrol.
• Rotten Tomatoes scores hover around 50% from critics with mid‑40s from audiences, reflecting divided reception to the film’s tone and execution.
• Viewers and some critics single out Kirby’s lead turn as a standout, even as reviews question the film’s handling of poverty and its stylistic choices.
• Directed by Benjamin Caron from Sarah Conradt’s screenplay, the ensemble drama centers on housing insecurity, with Kirby also serving as a producer and her concurrent high‑profile projects boosting visibility.