Clint Eastwood's The Mule Takes Over Streaming Charts

A Decade-Later Success

Clint Eastwood's The Mule has surged in popularity nearly a decade after its release. This crime thriller, also starring Bradley Cooper, follows an elderly World War II veteran entangled with a drug cartel. Eastwood directed, wrote, and starred in the film, which is based on a true story reported by the New York Times.

Release and Reception

Release Date: December 2018
Box Office: $174.8 million worldwide
Rotten Tomatoes: 70% rating
Audience Score: A-

The film received generally positive reviews and was praised for Eastwood's performance and the supporting cast.

Streaming Success

The Mule has recently become a Top 10 global hit on HBO Max. Since December 19, it has ranked high in several countries, including:

Bolivia
Costa Rica
Panama
Peru
Argentina
Mexico

However, it is not currently available to stream in the U.S. It can be bought or rented through various platforms and has been released on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K.

Cast and Story

The film features a talented cast, including:

Laurence Fishburne
Michael Peña
Dianne Wiest
Andy García

The story keeps Eastwood and Cooper's characters apart for much of the film, allowing for a deeper exploration of Eastwood's character and his motivations. The film's ending is particularly memorable.

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