The multi-award-winning film sweeps the world and is the most viewed on the streaming platform.
The streaming platform Netflix recently released a cinema classic, “The Terminal”, a film based on real events that quickly became the most watched worldwide. Since its addition to the catalog on May 20, 2024, this production captured the attention of the global audience, establishing itself as a resounding success.
“The Terminal” is a 2004 American film directed by the acclaimed Steven Spielberg and starring TOm Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones. This mix of drama, romance and comedy was acclaimed by critics and the public, standing out as one of the most impressive plots in contemporary cinema.
Based on real events
The story of “La Terminal” is inspired by the life of Mehran Karimi Nasseri, an Iranian refugee who lived at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport from 1988 to 2006.
In the film, Tom Hanks plays Viktor Navorskia kind and quiet man who finds himself stranded at New York’s JFK airport after a coup in his country invalidates his passport.
Synopsis of “The Terminal”
The plot follows Viktor Navorski (Tom Hanks), who becomes trapped at JFK airport and cannot enter the United States or return to his home country. During his forced stay at the place, the protagonist develops a series of relationships with the employees and other characters, including the charming Amelia Warren (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and the strict officer Frank Dixon (Stanley Tucci).
Cast of “The Terminal”
Viktor Navorski: Tom Hanks
Amelia Warren: Catherine Zeta-Jones
Frank Dixon: Stanley Tucci
Enrique Cruz: Diego Luna
Dolores Torres: Zoe Saldana
Gupta Rajan: Kumar Pallana
Joe Mulroy: Chi McBride
Cliff: Dan Finnerty
Success on Netflix
Since its premiere on Netflix, “The Terminal” captured the attention of millions of subscribers, consolidating itself as the most viewed film on the platform. The combination of Steven Spielberg’s direction, acting by a stellar cast, and a moving, true story has resulted in unprecedented success.
With a duration of 2 hours and 8 minutes, “The Terminal” is available on Netflix and continues to gain followers day after day. This 2004 blockbuster found a new audience in the streaming era, proving that human and emotional stories continue to resonate deeply with audiences around the world.
