Russell Crowe's WWII Epic "Nuremberg" Finds Streaming Success

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Russell Crowe's historical drama "Nuremberg", which follows the trial of Nazi war criminal Hermann Göring, has found major success on streaming and home video platforms after a solid theatrical run. The film, which also stars Rami Malek, Leo Woodall, John Slattery, and others, has been among the most-watched movies on Netflix, iTunes, and Amazon in recent weeks, cementing its status as a fan-favorite.

Why it matters

Crowe's performance as Göring has been widely praised, and the film's ability to connect with audiences on streaming after a decent theatrical run demonstrates the growing importance of home video success in the modern entertainment landscape. The film's strong audience reception, with a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score, also highlights how certain prestige historical dramas can find passionate fanbases.

The details

"Nuremberg" was released theatrically in November 2025 and went on to gross over $55 million worldwide against a budget of less than $10 million, making it one of Crowe's most successful films of the decade. After its initial theatrical run, the film found even greater success on PVOD and streaming platforms, topping the domestic charts on Netflix, iTunes, and Amazon in recent weeks as part of an ongoing deal between Netflix and Sony Pictures.

• "Nuremberg" was released theatrically in November 2025.
• The film has been among the most-watched movies on Netflix's domestic chart for the entirety of the past week.

What’s next

Crowe will soon star in a Netflix movie about the "Unabomber" and then appear alongside Henry Cavill in a remake of "Highlander".