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This French Action Thriller Is the Biggest Movie on Netflix Right Now

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Story by Jacob Bryant
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Little-known French action flick 'Ad Vitam' storms to the top of Netflix, stunning industry insiders.
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  • Director Florent-Emilio Siri's taut thriller, featuring breakout star Sami Bouajila, has racked up over 50 million views in its first two weeks on the streaming giant.
  • This surprise hit is the latest example of Netflix's ability to turn foreign-language films into global sensations, shaking up the traditional Hollywood distribution model.
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Florent-Emilio Siri, Sami Bouajila, Netflix, Ad Vitam
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