The streaming platform is excelling with its psychological thrillers, and as 2025 begins, this genre is gaining popularity.
Audiences are enjoying a gritty British crime series described as ‘addictive’ and a Tyler Perry film that is praised for its ‘twists and turns,’ rated ’11/10.’
However, focus has shifted to a war film renowned for its ‘masterful storytelling,’ which was released on New Year’s Day.
Positioned at number three on Netflix’s global film charts, trailing just behind the action film Carry On and the animated children’s movie The Secret Life of Pets 2, it has amassed a 97 percent rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film draws inspiration from historical events, depicting the incredible story of Norway’s most celebrated war hero, Gunnar Sønsteby.
Set in 1940, Sjur Vatne Brean portrays the young apprentice whose routine life is disrupted when Nazi Germany invades as World War Two begins.
Sønsteby proceeds to lead the Oslo Gang, conducting numerous audacious sabotage missions that altered the destiny of the Nordic nation.
Named Number 24, you can view the trailer below:
Lisa Loven Kongsli, Ines Høysæter Asserson, August Wittgenstein, and Mark Noble also appear in the film.
Fans have taken to social media to express their views on the film, and it comes with high recommendations.
Posting on X, one individual praised: “Excellently delivered sabotage scenes, moving debates about collaboration & tough decisions in times of war.”
Another commented: “If real stories from World War II interest you, then you should watch Number 24 on Netflix… it is gripping.”
Encouraging their followers to watch Number 24, a third fan said: “I was so moved, I just had to share it with you.”
Although a Rotten Tomatoes critics score has yet to be established, fans have left rave reviews for Number 24 on the site.
One reviewer described its storytelling as ‘masterful,’ while another claimed it’s the ‘best film I’ve seen of an actual person discussing World War Two.’
Another praised director John Andreas Andersen for remaining faithful to the story’s ‘original timeline,’ while creating a ‘terrific audience pull to the current day.’
Number 24 is currently available to stream on Netflix.