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Daniel Craig’s Taut 92-minute Thriller Is Blowing Up on Streaming
Daniel Craig’s 2011 psychological thriller *Dream House* is gaining viewers on HBO Max, reaching third place on the service’s international movie charts in several countries. Its renewed attention shows how streaming can give an overlooked film another chance to find an audience, despite its poor critical reception.
Directed by Jim Sheridan, the 92-minute film follows publisher Will Atenton, played by Craig, as he investigates the murders that took place in his family’s new home, with help from a neighbour played by Naomi Watts. Rachel Weisz also stars as Will’s wife. The film has a 7% critics’ score and a 36% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes; reviewers criticised its pacing and predictable twists.
In short
- *Dream House* has climbed HBO Max charts in several countries.
- Daniel Craig’s thriller is ranked third in some markets.
- The film received weak reviews when it was released in 2011.
Explained simply
Dream House is a 2011 psychological thriller directed by Jim Sheridan. Daniel Craig plays Will Atenton, a publisher who moves into a new home with his wife, played by Rachel Weisz, and their children; Naomi Watts plays a neighbour who helps him investigate murders connected to the house.
The film received poor reviews, with critics faulting its pacing and predictable twists. Its renewed viewing figures show how streaming services can bring older films back to public attention, even when they were not well received on release.