'Sons of Anarchy' Star’s Misunderstood Crime Thriller Is Finally Getting Its Due

14 years is an eternity in streaming terms, which is why it’s always a little wild when a movie with a rough reputation suddenly gets a second life like it’s brand new. That kind of comeback usually isn’t driven by critics or awards chatter either. It’s typically driven by either convenience, a recognizable face, a familiar vibe, or an algorithmic push.

A wave of chilly, crime-forward thrillers rode the Fargo afterglow in the early 2010s. Plenty of them were marketed as spiritual cousins to that signature Coen Brothers style: the snow, desperation, dark humor, and messy criminals. But most didn’t stick their landing. They arrived, got tagged as disappointing, and basically became background noise in the “you might also like” carousel. One such title seems to be getting that same convenience-based push now.

Deadfall, the 2012 crime thriller featuring Sons of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam, is currently popping up on free streaming. As per FlixPatrol, the movie managed to hit the #9 position on Tubi in the U.S. just this week, making this comeback a surprising second wind for a movie that was widely panned on release.

‘Deadfall’s Box Office Explains Why It Vanished So Fast After Theaters

If you ever wondered why Deadfall felt like it came and went overnight, the theatrical numbers basically answer that on their own. The film had only managed to rake in $66,351 domestically and $1,607,284 internationally, for a $1.6M worldwide total. That’s almost a microscopic run for a movie with recognizable names and a mainstream-friendly crime hook. Those grosses look even rougher next to the production cost of $12 million. The one place it seemingly did better in? Post-theatrical life. The film managed to earn more than what it had earned in theaters — over $2.3 million in combined domestic DVD and Blu-ray sales, which helps explain why the movie kept floating around the ecosystem even after its theatrical run fizzled out.

That matters because this makes it exactly the kind of film that could gain traction now in the streaming era. A movie that didn’t explode in theaters can still feel new to huge chunks of the audience years later, especially when it’s one click away and the pitch is simple: snowy noir, criminals on the run, and a cast you recognize. In addition to Hunnam, the film also stars Eric Bana, Olivia Wilde, and Kate Mara (House of Cards), among others.

Deadfall is currently available to stream for free on Tubi, an ad-supported streaming platform. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

Release Date November 8, 2012

Runtime 95 minutes