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Billy Bob Thornton's 'The Badge' Is a Free-To-Stream Top 10 Hit After 23 Years

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23 years after its release, Billy Bob Thornton's forgotten crime drama 'The Badge' has found new life as a surprise hit on free streaming platform Tubi.
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  • The Badge, a 2002 indie film starring Thornton and Patricia Arquette, has unexpectedly landed in Tubi's Top 10 most-watched titles, proving there's still an audience for under-the-radar titles.
  • This resurgence could open doors for Thornton, whose acting career has cooled in recent years - the unexpected streaming success of this long-forgotten film might reignite Hollywood's interest in the veteran actor.
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