Two of Ben Affleck’s best movies of the 2010s have landed on a major streaming chart. The Town and Gone Girl, both critically and commercially successful, are currently charting on Hulu’s list of the Top 15 most-watched movies of the day.
The Town, directed by and starring Ben Affleck, is based on Chuck Hogan’s 2004 crime novel Prince of Thieves and stars Affleck, Rebecca Hall, and Jeremy Renner. The movie, which was released in 2010, follows a robber developing romantic feelings for one of his victims after a robbery takes place. It has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 92% and was nominated for one Oscar.
Gone Girl, directed by David Fincher and written by Gillian Flynn, is based on her 2012 novel of the same name and stars Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. The movie, which was released in 2014, follows a couple’s disintegrating marriage and the husband’s suspected involvement in his wife’s disappearance. It also has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 88% and was nominated for one Oscar.
The fact that both movies are charting at the same time is a testament to their continued ability to connect with audiences. Additionally, reports of Ben Affleck’s ongoing divorce from Jennifer Lopez may have also contributed to their increased popularity. Both movies were major hits in the 2010s, and their streaming success is a indicator of their timeless appeal.