Crowe's Forgotten Pandemic Thriller Storms Tubi's Top 10
Russell Crowe's brutal 2020 road rage thriller has unexpectedly climbed into Tubi's streaming charts, proving that sometimes the most intense films find their audience years later on free platforms.
Russell Crowe's brutal road rage thriller from 2020 has unexpectedly surged into Tubi's top streaming charts, giving the Oscar winner's villainous performance a second chance with audiences who missed it during the pandemic chaos.
The revenge drama landed in theaters during August 2020, when most cinemas stayed shuttered and studios pushed major releases to streaming platforms or delayed them entirely. Solstice Studios took a gamble on theatrical distribution. The film earned $44 mn globally against its $33 mn production cost.
Critics vs Audiences: The Divide
Professional reviewers weren't impressed. The thriller earned a disappointing 48% on Rotten Tomatoes' critic meter. Variety called it "a pulpy genre exercise that is, at times, too brutal for its own good." The Hollywood Reporter praised Crowe's unsettling performance but slammed the "thin" storyline.
Moviegoers saw things differently. Audiences gave it a solid 77% approval rating, creating the familiar gap between professional critics and regular viewers that action films often experience.
Road Rage Turned Nightmare
The plot centers on Tom Cooper, Crowe's unhinged character who becomes obsessed with single mother Rachel after a minor traffic dispute. What begins as everyday road frustration spirals into a terrifying revenge campaign as Cooper's mental stability crumbles completely.
The thriller taps into something genuinely frightening about modern life. Road rage incidents flood social media feeds regularly, making Cooper's escalating violence feel uncomfortably realistic rather than purely fictional.
Streaming Success Story
Tubi's free platform has given the forgotten film new life. Action movies consistently perform well on the service, and Crowe's rare turn as the antagonist has connected with viewers seeking intense, boundary-pushing entertainment.
The film works as both action thriller and psychological horror. Crowe's believable portrayal of a man consumed by petty grievance makes viewers think twice about their own road behavior. Sometimes the most unsettling villains are the ones who could be sitting in the next car over.