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Gerard Butler’s ‘Law Abiding Citizen’ Being Rediscovered by Fans on Streaming

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Fans are rediscovering Gerard Butler's 2009 action flick 'Law Abiding Citizen' in the wake of a shocking real-world tragedy.
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  • Viewership of 'Law Abiding Citizen' has spiked 200% on streaming platforms since the UnitedHealthcare shooting, as viewers draw parallels between the film's themes of revenge and recent events.
  • 'Law Abiding Citizen' director F. Gary Gray is reportedly fielding calls from studios interested in revisiting the film's dark exploration of the justice system, sensing renewed audience appetite for this type of gritty, realistic thriller.
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