Liam Hemsworth’s 2024 romantic drama,Lonely Planet, has claimed the top spot on Netflix’s weekly chart. Released direct to the streaming platform on October 11,Lonely Planettells the story of a successful novelist suffering with writer’s block, played by Laura Dern, who finds love in an exotic place with Hemsworth’s finance manager. The movie, which was written and directed by Academy Award nominee Susannah Grant, also stars Diana Silvers, Younes Boucif, Adriano Giannini, and Rachida Brakni.
Now, in its first full week of availability,Lonely Planetis enjoying success onNetflix, with it hitting the top spot on the streaming platform’s Global Top 10 Movies chart for the week of October 14 to October 20.The movie debuted at #1 on the charts, with 13.7 million views this week, edging outWoman of the Hour,Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare,The Menendez Brothers,Sing,Bad Boys: Ride or Die,The Predator,Unhinged,Jurassic World Dominion, andVenom: Let There Be Carnage.
What Lonely Planet’s Early Netflix Performance Means For Its Future
The Romantic Drama Could Be In For A Long Stint On Netflix
The movie is enjoying a strong debut on Netflix,which could have something to do withLonely Planet’s cast, pleasant vibe, and easy-to-watch nature. Despite the fact that critical ratings have been poor, it seems to have struck a chord with audiences, and the convenience of at-home streaming could have played a big role in its success. At this stage, it is unclear how longLonely Planetwill remain on the Netflix charts, but the inoffensive and easy-watching nature of romance movies ensures that they typically perform well on streaming services.
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The good news forLonely Planet’s prospects is that, due to the fact it has now climbed to the #1 spot, it is all but guaranteed at least a third week on the chart. In its first week, the movie clocked in at #3. There is a very real chance the movie could spend several more weeks on the list, butwith Halloween fast approaching, it is highly likely that more and more horror movies will make their way onto the top 10, and Hemsworth and Dern’s romance could be bumped off the list sooner rather than later.
Our Take On Why Lonely Planet Has Performed So Well
The Status Of Its Leads Has No Doubt Helped The Movie’s Success
I believeone of the key reasons behindLonely Planet’s success is the status of its stars. Hemsworth’s stock is rising, buoyed by his casting inNetflix’sThe Witcherseason 4, which is set to drop on Netflix sometime next year, and that could have generated more interest in his other projects. Dern is a seasoned pro who needs no introduction, but the streaming success ofJurassic World Dominion(which debuted at #9 on this week’s chart), in which she co-stars, may have increased interest in her other projects, and boosted the success ofLonely Planet.
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Lonely Planet follows the interconnected lives of several individuals as they navigate personal struggles and search for meaning in a contemporary urban setting. The film explores themes of isolation and connection in a rapidly changing world.
