Lonely Planetlands in the top three on Netflix’s global chart just days after its release. Written and directed by Susannah Grant, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behindErin Brockovich, Netflix’s new romantic drama follows a successful female novelist who, while on a retreat in Morocco, meets a younger man and their acquaintanceship unexpectedly evolves into an intoxicating, life-altering love affair. Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth lead theLonely Planetcastalongside Diana Silvers, Younès Boucif, Adriano Giannini, and Rachida Brakni.
Now, just days after it was released on October 11, Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth’s new movie has landed in the top three onNetflix’s global chart.Lonely Planetranks third on Netflix’s Global Top 10 films (English) for the week of October 7-13 with 11 million viewsand 17.6 million hours viewed. It ranked behind onlyThe Predator(2018) and the newMenendez Brothersdocumentary for the week.
Why You Should (Or Shouldn’t) Watch Lonely Planet
What Critics & Audiences Are Saying
Lonely Planetis Netflix’s latest movie to land on their Global Top 10 chart despite receiving mostly negative reactions from critics and audiences, resulting in39% Rotten Tomatoes scoresfrom both groups, which hasn’t stopped audiences from streaming the movie. For critics,Lonely Planetreviewspraise the film for its subtlety, decent performances, and moments of charm, while others criticize it for lacking depth, chemistry, and engagement, often describing it as bland or formulaic. Overall, the movie appears to struggle with balancing its romantic elements with a deeper exploration of its characters, leaving many viewers feeling unsatisfied.
Audience reviews forLonely Planetare more of the same, with many criticizing the lack of chemistry betweenLaura Dern and Liam Hemsworthand calling the plot boring and the dialogue cringeworthy. However, there is a small minority who appreciate the beautiful Moroccan setting and romance, finding it an easy, escapist watch. In turn, those who enjoy romantic dramas with beautiful settings and escapism should watchLonely Planet. However, viewers looking for a compelling chemistry-driven romantic drama with an engaging plot and deep exploration of its characters should steer clear.
Our Take On Lonely Planet’s Netflix Success
It’s Another Mediocre Netflix Movie
Lonely Planet
Cast
Lonely Planet follows the interconnected lives of several individuals as they navigate personal struggles and search for meaning in a contemporary urban setting. The film explores themes of isolation and connection in a rapidly changing world.
