Wed Dec 25 03:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Cage’s Unexpected Streaming Success: “Looking Glass” Climbs Charts Despite Poor Reviews

**LOS ANGELES, CA** – While Nicolas Cage’s 2024 may have been relatively quiet compared to his prolific output, the Oscar-winning actor is making headlines again. This time it’s not for a new blockbuster, but for the unexpected success of his film *Looking Glass*, currently streaming on Freevee.

Despite a dismal 23% critics’ score and a mere 10% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, *Looking Glass*, co-starring Robin Tunney and directed by Tim Hunter, has surprisingly climbed to the #9 spot on the Freevee platform. This follows Cage’s starring role in Neon’s highest-grossing film ever, *Longlegs*, which also ranked among the top five highest-grossing domestic films of 2024.

The film, written by Jerry Rapp (known for *Gutshot Straight* and *Moving Alan*), marks a surprising win for Cage, who also enjoyed a busy 2023, appearing in films such as *The Retirement Plan*, *Dream Scenario*, *Renfield*, and even making a cameo (via likeness) in *The Flash*. Earlier this year, Cage starred in the AMC+ horror film *Arcadian*.

Director Tim Hunter, whose credits include the 1986 Keanu Reeves film *River’s Edge* (currently streaming on Pluto TV and Tubi), and the Fox series *Next*, adds another chapter to his long career with *Looking Glass*.

The unexpected success of *Looking Glass* highlights the unpredictable nature of streaming success, proving that even films with poor critical reception can find a large audience. The film’s journey to the top of Freevee’s charts presents a fascinating case study in audience engagement in the streaming era.

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