Leonardo DiCaprio’s Highest-Grossing Movie Storms Netflix Top 10, and It Still Holds Up in 2024
Moreover, it can be dubbed timeless, and you will probably agree with us.
Recognized as the giant of today’s acting industry, Leonardo DiCaprio made his name synonymous with quality movies that have become massive hits.
We bet you have seen his Inception, Django Unchained, or the Oscar-winning The Revenant, but all these gems pale in comparison to a blockbuster that made a star of DiCaprio.
Although it was aired 27 years ago, this movie is still really rewatchable, as proved by the fact that it’s now holding the second place on Netflix ’s global chart.
The film’s plot revolves around a wealthy woman who boards a giant ship that is going to take her and many other people of different classes to New York. There she meets a drifter and artist who falls heavily for her, but their love story is going to be a disaster.
There is no need to hide the title of this movie, as you’ve all already guessed we’re talking about Titanic, James Cameron ’s once-in-a-lifetime project, based on accounts of the sinking of RMS Titanic in 1912.
Back in 1997, this epic gem was the most expensive movie ever made, but it has totally paid off. With an initial worldwide gross of over $1.84 billion, Titanic was the highest-grossing film of all time (till Cameron broke the record with his 2009’s Avatar ).
What is the secret of this flick’s greatness? There is no secret, actually, as it mixes a number of spectacular genres and does it impeccably. Titanic contains a touching romance, a deep commentary on class inequality, and the depiction of one of the most cultish catastrophes, and all these aspects are perfectly directed, written and acted.
However, maybe it is the very tear-jerker of a love story that makes it one of the most iconic movies ever made.
“From their 'flying' pose to their dialogues or the tragic end, people do recall their characters,” admits Redditor @Boss452, speaking of the leads, DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
If you want to have a good cry, to see a large-scale blockbuster, or to think about the tricks of fate, Titanic is a perfect choice for all of these. Luckily, you can now revise this cinematic masterpiece, as it’s available for streaming on Netflix.