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Western film "Old Henry" unexpectedly tops Netflix charts

The 2021 Western film "Old Henry" has unexpectedly become the number one movie on Netflix, achieving significant viewership despite its limited initial release. The film, starring Tim Blake Nelson, centers on a widowed farmer who must defend his homestead against a posse seeking money from a mysterious injured man he harbored. "Old Henry" boasts a high critical score of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing other popular titles on the platform. AI

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Western film "Old Henry" unexpectedly tops Netflix charts

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    Netflix’s New No. 1 Movie Has A 94% Rotten Tomatoes Score

    Netflix's top new movie has a 94% Rotten Tomatoes critic score and a 92% audience score. It's a great Western to check out.