AJake Gyllenhaal-led action movie, directed byDavid Ayer, has grown on streaming 12 years after its original release. Gyllenhaal has appeared in many widely known, and now cherished, films throughout his career, and earned an Academy Award nomination for his role in the 2005 dramaBrokeback Mountain. He has also excelled in mysteries and thrillers, most of which garnered praise, having starred as the eponymouscharacter inDonnie Darko, and landing roles inPrisonersandNightcrawler. In recent years,Gyllenhaal joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Quentin Beck/Mysterioand ledGuy Ritchie’s The CovenantandRoad House.
Ayer, on the other hand, has primarily helmed action movies throughout his career, includingStreet KingsandFury, and may have acquainted himself with larger audiences with the release ofSuicide Squadin 2016. Since then, he has directedBright, starring Will Smith and Joel Edgerton, and worked with Jason Statham on thecommercially successfulThe Beekeeperand upcoming filmA Working Man. However,Ayer has also collaborated with Gyllenhaal in the past, and their critical hit has been surging on the streaming charts.
End Of Watch Viewership Has Jumped On Streaming
The 2012 Action Thriller Is Charting On Max
Gyllenhaal starred as policeman Brian Taylor inEnd of Watch, an action thriller that premiered back in 2012. Written and directed by Ayer, the movie followed Brian and Mike Zavala, partners of the Los Angeles Police Department, who uncover dangerous criminal activity. Along with Gyllenhaal, theEnd of Watchcast included Michael Peña, Anna Kendrick, David Harbour, America Ferrera and Frank Grillo. Upon release, the film generated over $57 million at the box office and received praise from audiences,currently holding a score of 85% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Now, a little over 12 years after the movie hit theaters,End of Watchis gaining renewed viewership on Max, as it presentlyranks No. 3 on the streaming platform’s Top 10 Movies Today list.The found footage-style action-thriller is only behind the recently premieredThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimand Anthony Mackie’sElevation.
BeyondEnd of Watch, the rest of Max’s top 10 sees the movie situated ahead of the Oscar-nominatedFlowat No. 4, the documentaryWho is Luigi Mangione?at No. 5, Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh’s A24 dramaWe Live in Timeat No. 6, Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart’sCentral Intelligenceat No. 7, Keanu Reeves’Speedat No. 8,Watchmen Chapter IIat No. 9, andWe Beat the Dream Teamat No. 10.
Our Take On The End Of Watch Streaming Surge
Ayer & Gyllenhaal’s Movie Regains Popularity
AsEnd of Watchgrows on streaming, perhaps the 2012 movie can regain its popularity and draw new viewers. Not only does it boast an impressive critic-based score on Rotten Tomatoes, but all audiences appear to enjoy the thriller, as evidenced by the 86% Popcornmeter rating.Gyllenhaal, who has given many notable performances, may be another appeal to audiences, as well as Peña and more, who have fanbases of their own. Now, it will be interesting to see how longEnd of Watchcontinues to surge on Max, and if any other Ayer movies follow.
