# Netflix Loses Russell Crowe's 'Cinderella Man'

> Netflix drops Russell Crowe's 'Cinderella Man' as 2026's top streaming hit.
- Title: Netflix Loses Russell Crowe's 'Cinderella Man' · Collider
- Summary: Netflix drops Russell Crowe's 'Cinderella Man' as 2026's top streaming hit. Netflix loses Russell Crowe's 'Cinderella Man' streaming rights in October 2026…
- Keywords: russell crowe, cinderella man, netflix, streaming, 2026, box office, ron howard, renée zellweger, paul giamatti, netflix streaming, the weight, unabomber
- Source: Collider — https://collider.com/russell-crowe-boxing-movie-cinderella-man-leaving-netflix-october-2026
- Author: Rohan Naahar
- Published: 2026-10-04T22:15:12+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: russell crowe, cinderella man, netflix, streaming, 2026, box office, ron howard, renée zellweger, paul giamatti, netflix streaming, the weight, unabomber
## Netflix's Russell Crowe Movie
Netflix has Russell Crowe's 'Unabomber' as its number-one hit globally.
## Russell Crowe's Film Journey
Crowe's theatrical film 'The Weight' is his best-reviewed movie in nearly three decades.
## Crowe's Critical Peak
Crowe was on a brilliant streak in the late 1990s and early 2000s with acclaimed films like 'Gladiator' and 'A Beautiful Mind'.
## The Unabomber Film
The 2005 film 'Unabomber' is currently streaming on Netflix and was Crowe's most overlooked critical gem.
## Unabomber's Box Office
The film grossed $110 million globally against a reported $80 million budget.
## Cinderella Man Connection
Crowe reunited with director Ron Howard for 'Cinderella Man', a 2005 film about boxer James J. Braddock.
## Cinderella Man's Success
The film grossed nearly $110 million globally against a $80 million budget and holds an 80% 'Certified Fresh' rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
## Cinderella Man's Oscars
The film received three Oscar nominations including Best Supporting Actor for Paul Giamatti.
## Cinderella Man's Cast
Renée Zellweger plays Mae Braddock, while Paul Giamatti portrays Jim Braddock's manager Joe Gould.
## Cinderella Man's Release
The film was released on June 2, 2005, with a runtime of 144 minutes.
## Netflix's 2026 Streaming
The film is currently streaming on Netflix until the end of October 2026.
## Crowe's Streaming History
Crowe's Netflix movie 'Unabomber' has been widely panned by critics but remains Netflix's top streaming hit.
## The Weight's Success
Crowe's theatrical film 'The Weight' is his best-reviewed movie in nearly three decades.
## Crowe's Career Shift
Crowe pivoted from box-office hits to character roles after his peak success in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
## Cinderella Man's Legacy
The film is a powerful underdog story that inspired a nation during the Great Depression.
## Netflix Loses Rights
Netflix loses Russell Crowe's 'Cinderella Man' streaming rights in October 2026.
## Key takeaway

Netflix loses Russell Crowe's 'Cinderella Man' streaming rights in October 2026 after the film was his most overlooked critical gem from the late 1990s and early 2000s.