Behind the Scenes: Martin Scorsese's Epic 3-Hour Biographical Masterpiece Creating Waves on Netflix!

Summary

The Wolf of Wall Street is now a global Netflix hit.

The movie, The Wolf of Wall Street, has achieved a position on Netflix's Top 10 English-language movies for the week, ranking at No. 6. It garnered an impressive viewership of 3.2 million people and a total watch time of 9.7 million hours. Surpassing newer releases such as You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, this decade-old film managed to assert its place on the chart.

The Wolf of Wall Street is a popular Netflix sensation worldwide. Directed by Martin Scorsese and released on Christmas Day in 2013, the film depicts the life of real-life stockbroker Jordan Belfort (played by Leonardo DiCaprio). Belfort builds a team of pleasure-seekers who deceive investors and embezzle large amounts of money. With an impressive ensemble cast including Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner, Jon Favreau, and Jean Dujardin, this movie received five Oscar nominations.

Netflix recently revealed its top 10 English-language movies for the week of September 18 to September 24. The Wolf of Wall Street, a captivating adaptation of a true story, secured the sixth spot on the chart. With a total of 3.2 million viewers and a cumulative watch time of 9.7 million hours, the film surpassed the Netflix hit You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, which ranked tenth for that week.

Will Killers of the Flower Moon Be as Huge as The Wolf of Wall Street?

The Wolf of Wall Street's strong performance may be attributed to the upcoming release of the new Scorsese film Killers of the Flower Moon, which is less than a month away from its October 20 release date. These movies share numerous similarities, such as being based on true stories, having a runtime of three hours, and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Additionally, Killers of the Flower Moon pairs DiCaprio with Lily Gladstone, an emerging female actor from Reservation Dogs, just like The Wolf of Wall Street did with Margot Robbie. If this interest is indeed driven by Killers of the Flower Moon, it could indicate that the new film is poised for success. The Wolf of Wall Street's impressive box office earnings of $406.9 million, surpassing its $100 million budget, reflect a resurgence in popularity and suggest that the audience continues to hold onto their interest in Scorsese's grand biographical films.

The performance of Killers of the Flower Moon, both critically and commercially, is yet to be determined. Nonetheless, The Wolf of Wall Street has already set the stage for its triumph. Even a decade later, the film has managed to resonate with contemporary viewers, despite its lengthy duration.