Although it is not an English-language production, it has managed to rise to the top of Netflix’s most-watched films since its creation. And you may have missed it.
It’s hard to sort through the programs that you absolutely have to watch in streaming. With the proliferation of platforms and the flow of programs that are constantly dropping, we can get lost and sometimes miss programs that are nevertheless extremely popular. You may have missed this Norwegian film, which is nevertheless one of the most watched on Netflix of all time.
No one could have predicted the phenomenal success of Troll when it was released in 2022. And yet, this blockbuster directed by Roar Uthaug found its audience and is now the most viewed non-English language film on the streaming platform. The plot tells how the authorities call on an intrepid paleontologist when a legendary monster awakens. She has only one goal: to stop it from sowing chaos on the planet.
In the casting, Troll does not bring together faces known to the French public but Norwegian stars. Ine Marie Wilmann, seen in Homesick Or War Sailorplays the lead role opposite Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, from the saga Espen. Billy Campbell of The Killing And Cardinal is also part of it.
If we are to believe the Netflix ranking, Troll is the most viewed foreign (non-English) film of all time on the famous platform. With 103 million views, it is ahead of The Snow Circle, Nowhere, The Platformor the French film Aka. However, it is not the most viewed feature film on Netflix in all categories, since it is outdone by the rest of the English-language productions, such as Red Notice (230.9 million views), Don’t look up (171.4 million views) or Adam through time (157.6 million views).
With such success, Troll will soon be getting a sequel on Netflix. Variety has confirmed that Roar Uthaug and his team will be back for a second episode, which should see the appearance of a new monster and other creatures. According to Allociné, filming was planned for 2024 for a possible launch during 2025.
If you missed the movie Troll At the time of its explosive online release, it’s not too late to catch up. The film is still available on Netflix, so you just need a subscription to the streaming platform to be able to watch it.