In Just 1 Day, Alan Ritchson’s New Action Thriller Has Become a Streaming Sensation
Alan Ritchson’s revenge thriller Motor City has entered the top 10 digital film charts on Amazon and Apple within a day of release, suggesting it may find an audience after a weak cinema run. The result matters because the film earned only $2.9 million theatrically against a reported $30 million budget, so digital viewing could offer it a second commercial life.
Set in the 1970s, the 103-minute film follows John Miller, a working-class man seeking revenge after being framed by a gangster and imprisoned. Directed by Potsy Ponciroli, Motor City is told with almost no dialogue—reportedly just five lines—using action, visuals and a Jack White soundtrack; its cast includes Shailene Woodley, Ben Foster, Zoë Kravitz and Pablo Schreiber.
- Motor City reached Amazon and Apple’s top 10 within one day.
- Its digital success follows a disappointing $2.9 million cinema gross.
- The near-silent revenge thriller stars Alan Ritchson.