Overlooked Seth Rogen & Zac Efron comedy soars up Netflix rankings

Seth Rogen and Zack Efron's comedy from the 2010s is getting a second wind, gaining popularity on Netflix in the United States. Meanwhile, Efron is garnering praise for his role in "The Iron Claw," a biopic about the wrestling Von Erich brothers, sparking Oscar buzz.

Seth Rogen has been busy in 2023 with roles in the movie "Dumb Money" and the TV series "Platonic," as well as providing the voice for Donkey Kong in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and Bebop in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem." In addition, a 2014 movie featuring an unlikely duo has recently been released on Netflix and is gaining momentum on the streaming platform's chart.

Underrated Seth Rogen & Zack Efron comedy climbs Netflix chart

The film Neighbors, known as Bad Neighbours in the UK, is currently ranked at Number 7 in the US Netflix charts. This means that a new audience is being exposed to its raunchy 'Frat Pack' appeal.

Rogen and Efron are joined by Rose Byrne, Dave Franco, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jerrod Carmichael, Craig Roberts, Lisa Kudrow, and Ike Barinholtz in the film, which follows the story of a young couple dealing with the challenges of parenthood while living next to a fraternity house.

Directed by Nicholas Stoller with a script by Andrew J. Cohen and Brendan O’Brien, the movie was a box office hit, grossing $270 million from an $18 million budget. The success led to a swiftly approved sequel, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (Bad Neighbours 2 in the UK), which expanded the star-studded cast to include Chloe Grace Moretz, Beanie Feldstein, Hannibal Buress, Selena Gomez, Kelsey Grammer, Billy Eichner, and Akwafina.

The sequel only earned $108 million from a $35 million budget, indicating that a third installment is not yet in the works. Neighbors can be streamed on Netflix, and The Iron Claw will be released in US theaters on December 22, 2023, and in UK cinemas on February 9, 2024. Read our four-star review of the movie here.

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Editor's P/S

As a hard fan of Seth Rogen and Zac Efron, I am thrilled to see their 2014 comedy "Neighbors" soaring up the Netflix rankings. This hidden gem deserves all the recognition it's getting, as it's a hilarious and entertaining film that showcases the comedic talents of both actors. The chemistry between Rogen and Efron is undeniable, and they play off each other perfectly. The supporting cast is also excellent, with Rose Byrne, Dave Franco, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse all delivering memorable performances.

I'm also excited to see Zac Efron getting praise for his role in "The Iron Claw." Efron has proven himself to be a versatile actor, and I'm looking forward to seeing him take on this challenging role. The fact that he's generating Oscar buzz is a testament to his talent and hard work. I'm confident that he'll deliver a powerful performance in this biopic. Overall, I'm thrilled to see Seth Rogen and Zac Efron continuing to succeed in their careers. They're both incredibly talented actors, and I can't wait to see what they do next.