Top Streaming Movie Beats 3 Oscar-Nominated Films
Conclave at number six (nominated for eight awards including Best Picture) and Gladiator II at number eight for Best Costume Design. Despite these Oscar contenders, the surprise winner for the top-streamed movie was Reese Witherspoon’s rom-com, “You’re Cordially Invited,” which premiered on Prime Video on January 30th.
This feel-good film surpassed other popular titles like “Kinda Pregnant” and “The Wild Robot,” even though it’s not in the running for any Oscars. The storyline follows Jim (played by Will Ferrell), a widowed father whose daughter Jenni (Geraldine Viswanathan) accidentally double-books their island wedding venue with Neve (Meredith Hagner), the sister of TV producer Margot (Witherspoon). As both parties arrive at the same location for their weddings, a clash ensues over who gets to keep the venue, leading to humorous and chaotic encounters.
Despite its predictable rom-com formula, with Ferrell and Witherspoon’s comedic style, viewers are sure to get their fix of laughs, heartwarming moments, and some cringeworthy scenes. And clearly, audiences are loving it, as it became the top-streamed title in less than a week of its release.
Directed, written, and produced by Nicholas Stoller (known for films like “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and “Neighbors”), “You’re Cordially Invited” also features Witherspoon and Ferrell as producers. In an interview with Blavity, Ferrell described the film as comfort food with unexpected flavors that keep viewers engaged until the end, while Witherspoon added that the story continually surprises and escalates to new levels.
“You’re Cordially Invited” is now available for streaming on Prime Video, so grab some popcorn and enjoy this charming rom-com that has captured the hearts of viewers across the country. Grab your comfy blanket and get ready for a feel-good movie night!
