It’s always a little puzzling when the most random movies become a success on streaming. In most cases, they didn’t do big business in theaters, or were a modest success but ultimately forgotten because they didn’t leave a lasting impression. The latest random movie to find success on streaming is the 2016 comedy Why Him?, which stars James Franco, who was one of the biggest actors of his generation until he was ostracized following a series of sexual misconduct allegations. Franco isn’t experiencing a resurgence right now, so why would a comedy from 2016 be seeing a renewed interest on Hulu? As it turns out, it might be because of a cameo from a certain tech-billionaire who is now very active in American politics.
The forgotten 2016 holiday comedy co-starring Bryan Cranston has been a top 10 movie on Hulu for over a week due to a very timely “jump scare.” Read More