Russell Crowe’s New World War 2 Movie Is Already a Streaming Giant

Russell Crowe’s World War 2 movie Nuremberg has quickly gained significant traction on Netflix following its arrival on the streaming platform. The historical drama has climbed into the platform’s Top 10 rankings in multiple regions. Its strong early performance indicates growing viewer interest in the film.

Nuremberg is performing really well on Netflix streaming 

Nuremberg, starring Oscar winners Russell Crowe and Rami Malek, has found a strong audience on Netflix following its arrival on the platform. 

FlixPatrol shows that the historical drama film ranked number three on Netflix’s Top 10 chart in the United States on March 10, 2026. The film has outperformed several well-known titles on the platform, including Jurassic World Dominion, Trap House, Jurassic World, and Trolls.

The film’s streaming performance has also been strong internationally. In multiple European markets, including the Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, and Spain, the movie has reached the first position on the daily charts.

Written and directed by James Vanderbilt, the movie is inspired by the book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai. The film first debuted in U.S. theaters on November 7, 2025, before becoming available on streaming.

Set in the immediate aftermath of World War II, Nuremberg explores the psychological examination of senior Nazi officials ahead of the historic trials conducted by Allied forces. The story focuses on American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley, who is tasked with determining whether imprisoned Nazi leaders are mentally fit to stand trial for war crimes. During the evaluation process, Kelley becomes increasingly fascinated by Hermann Göring, a senior Nazi figure.

The cast is led by Crowe as Göring and Malek as Kelley. Supporting performances include Leo Woodall as Sergeant Howie Triest, John Slattery as Burton C. Andrus, and Mark O’Brien as John Amen.

The film has received generally favorable reactions from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a critics’ score of 71 percent based on 195 reviews. Audience response has been significantly stronger, with viewers giving the film a 95 percent approval rating. 

Source: Comingsoon.net