Prime Video's Jude Law-Led Thriller 'The Order' Becomes Streaming Hit

The 2-year-old crime drama has quietly found success on the platform after a limited theatrical run.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:56pm

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An abstract close-up image of shattered glass and cracked concrete, using dramatic studio lighting to create a high-contrast, high-glamour aesthetic that evokes the gritty tone of the crime thriller 'The Order'.The stylized visual texture of 'The Order' captures the film's tense, neo-noir atmosphere, which has resonated with audiences on Prime Video.Los Angeles Today

Prime Video's crime thriller 'The Order', directed by Justin Kurzel and starring Jude Law, has become one of the top 10 most-watched movies on the platform worldwide. The film, which was praised by critics but had a limited theatrical run, is now finding success as a streaming title.

Why it matters

The success of 'The Order' on Prime Video highlights the platform's ability to breathe new life into films that may have underperformed theatrically, allowing them to find a wider audience through streaming. This is an important trend as the industry continues to evolve.

The details

Directed by Justin Kurzel, 'The Order' is a based-on-a-true-story crime drama set against the backdrop of a series of daring bank heists. Jude Law stars as FBI agent Terry Husk, who becomes convinced the robberies are the work of a domestic terrorist group rather than financially motivated attacks. The film also features Nicholas Hoult and Tye Sheridan in supporting roles and was praised for its slick neo-noir execution.

  • The Order was released in theaters less than 2 years ago.
  • The film had a short theatrical run, earning just $2.2 million.
  • 16 months after its theatrical release, The Order is now one of the top 10 most-watched movies on Prime Video worldwide.

The players

Justin Kurzel

The director of The Order, known for films like Snowtown and Macbeth.

Jude Law

The acclaimed actor who stars as FBI agent Terry Husk in The Order.

Prime Video

The streaming platform where The Order has found success after its limited theatrical run.

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What they’re saying

“With The Order, Kurzel takes on a more straightforward approach than usual, giving us a Mann-esque thriller that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.”

— Ross Bonaime, Collider Reviewer

“Yet the director also manages to keep that disturbing energy that has made his work up to this point so effective and unnerving. The Order is a solid crime drama that sometimes hits too close to home, but that's what makes it so terrifying.”

— Ross Bonaime, Collider Reviewer

What’s next

Prime Video will likely continue to promote The Order to its global audience, hoping to drive even more viewers to the acclaimed crime thriller.

The takeaway

The success of 'The Order' on Prime Video demonstrates the platform's ability to revive films that may have struggled theatrically, allowing them to find a wider audience through streaming. This trend highlights the evolving nature of the entertainment industry.