Surprising Robert Downey Jr. Movie is the #1 Film on Netflix

By Charlie Ridgely

A movie starring Robert Downey Jr. being incredibly popular in 2022 probably doesn't come as much of a surprise to anyone. After anchoring the Marvel Cinematic Universe for more than a decade, Downey is one of the most popular stars on the entire planet. One of his films was recently added to Netflix and quickly soared through the Top 10 rankings on the service, but it surprisingly wasn't one of his recent efforts. 

The film in question is the 1998 thriller U.S. Marshals, which acts as a spinoff to Harrison Ford's hit film The Fugitive. In U.S. Marshals, Tommy Lee Jones reprises his role as United States Deputy Marshal Sam Gerard, who is tasked with once again tracking down a potentially dangerous fugitive. 

Downey also stars in the film as a younger government agent, John Royce, who tracks down Gerard and convinces him to return to the job. With Royce, however, not all is as it seems. Movie fans are clearly enjoying checking out an older Robert Downey Jr. role, as Sunday's edition of the Netflix Top 10 Movies list shows U.S. Marshals as the most popular film on the entire service.

You can check out a full breakdown of Sunday's Top 10 list below.

1. U.S. Marshals

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(Photo: Warner Bros.)

"A convicted murderer is on his way to prison when his jet nose-dives into the Louisiana bayou. He escapes, with a U.S. marshal hot on his heels."

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2. The Gentlemen

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"Making moves to sell his valuable UK cannabis empire, an American kingpin sets off a series of plots, schemes and barefaced plays for his business."

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3. Along for the Ride

"The summer before college, studious Adam meets mysterious Eli, and – on nightly quests – e helps her experience the carefree teen life she was missing."

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4. Den of Thieves

"A highly skilled crew of bank robbers plotting a heist at the supposedly impenetrable Federal Reserve faces off against an elite unit of L.A. cops."

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5. The Takedown

"Forced to retest after a decade, two mismatched cops investigate a murder in a divided French town, where a wider conspiracy looms."

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6. Happy Gilmore

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"A failed hockey player turned unconventional golf whiz is determined to win a PGA tournament to save his grandmother's house with the prize money."

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7. Forrest Gump

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"A gentile, friendly man navigates through the major events of the 1960s and '70s while inspiring those around him with his childlike optimism."

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8. Marmaduke

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(Photo: Netflix)

"Mess and mischievous Maramduke has a big heart but can't stay out of trouble! Does he have what it takes to shine in the swanky dog show world?"

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9. Kung Fu Panda 3

"While Po and his dad are visiting a secret panda village, an evil spirit threatens all of China, forcing Po to Forman army out of the ragtag locals."

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10. Rambo: Last Blood

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"As damaged war veteran John Rambo seeks a tranquil life, the disappearance of his adopted granddaughter unleashes his raw fury for one final mission."

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