Ella Purnell & Tim Burton's $296M Fantasy Movie Becomes Netflix Hit 8 Years Later

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children becomes a Netflix hit eight years after its original release. Directed by Tim Burton, based on the 2011 novel by Ransom Riggs, the 2016 fantasy film follows a teenager who, after uncovering clues to a mystery that spans across time, stumbles upon the titular home for peculiar children, and the mystery deepens as he grows closer to the residents and learns about their unique abilities. The cast includes Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Chris O’Dowd, Allison Janney, Rupert Everett, Terence Stamp, Ella Purnell, Judi Dench, and Samuel L. Jackson.

Now, eight years after its original release, Tim Burton and Ella Purnell’s fantasy film is a Netflix hit. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children ranks as the number-one movie on Netflix’s Global Top 10 for the week of September 30 to October 6 with 7.1 million views and 15.1 million hours viewed. Within the top five, it ranked ahead of Jailbreak: Love on the Run, Sing, Rebel Ridge, and The Garfield Movie, all of which have spent previous weeks in the Top 10.

Why You Should Watch Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children

It’s A Forgotten Fantasy Film

Eight years later, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children has largely been forgotten, though it was a semi-successful fantasy film in its time. The critical response was mixed, but mostly positive, with Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children reviews praising the film as a fitting project for director Tim Burton’s unique visual style. However, most critics agree that it excels more as a visual spectacle than as a compelling narrative. In turn, it has a 64% Rotten Tomatoes score from the critics and a 60% score from audiences.

Despite being largely forgotten, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children didn’t bomb at the box office, as it grossed over $296 worldwide. However, given its $110 million budget, this was arguably a mediocre box office haul, and wasn’t enough to warrant a follow-up film based on Ransom Riggs’ sequel novel, Hollow City. Though it may not have been critically or commercially successful enough to earn a standing in popular culture, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is worth a watch, especially for those who have access to it on Netflix.

Our Take On Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children’s Netflix Success

Why Now?

The resurgence of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children on Netflix, eight years after its original release, could be due to several factors. As evidenced by Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Tim Burton’s signature dark fantasy style continues to appeal to modern audiences. Additionally, Netflix’s algorithm may have introduced it to a generation of younger viewers who missed it originally in 2016. Its star-studded cast, including a pre-Fallout Ella Purnell, and Burton’s name recognition have all likely helped elevate Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children to the number one movie on Netflix.

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When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen when he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers. Based on the 2011 novel by Ransom Riggs, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children was directed by Tim Burton and stars Eva Green as the titular character.

Release Date

September 30, 2016

Studio(s)

20th Century

Distributor(s)

20th Century

Writers

Jane Goldman

Cast

Asa Butterfield , Raffiella Chapman , Milo Parker , Rupert Everett , Kim Dickens , O-Lan Jones , Allison Janney , Terence Stamp , Samuel L. Jackson , Ella Wahlestedt , Eva Green , Ella Purnell , judi dench , Chris O’Dowd

Runtime

127minutes

Budget

$110 million

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