Russell Crowe’s new World War II movie is currently topping VOD charts in America, but 12 years ago, he starred in a divisive biblical epic that’s redeeming itself on streaming. Crowe stars alongside Jennifer Connelly (Top Gun: Maverick) and Emma Watson (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone) in Noah, the religious epic telling the story of a man chosen by God to build an ark to survive a world-ending flood. Noah is streaming exclusively on Paramount+ in America, but globally, the film is in the HBO Max top 10 in several countries, including France and Lithuania.
Critics didn’t have many negative things to say about Noah. The film earned a solid 75% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, which was strong enough to earn the Certified Fresh label on the aggregate site. However, the film was a disaster in the eyes of audiences, who rated it a rotten 41% on Rotten Tomatoes. This didn’t stop Noah from finding success at the box office, though. The film cost $125 million to me, but it still grossed over $350 million at the global box office. It safely pushed over $100 million past its break-even point.
Darren Aronofsky wrote the script for Noah with Ari Handel, and Aronofsky also stepped behind the camera to direct the film. Aronofsky most recently directed Caught Stealing, the underrated crime thriller starring Austin Butler (Dune: Part Two) and Matt Smith (House of the Dragon). After an underwhelming performance at the box office, Caught Stealing began streaming on Netflix, where it quickly infiltrated the top 10 in America and several other countries. Aronofsky is also famous for directing The Whale, starring Brendan Fraser, and Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman.
What’s Next for Russell Crowe After ‘Nuremberg’?
Crowe has been tapped to star in the Highlander reboot in the works from John Wick director Chad Stahelski. Former Superman actor Henry Cavill has even been tapped to star in the lead role in the film, and it was even scheduled to begin filming late last year before being hit with an unexpected delay. Cavill was injured during training for Highlander, which led to filming being pushed back to the start of this year, but it’s expected to begin any day now. Unfortunately, it likely won’t be released before the end of this year.
Be sure to check out Noah on Paramount+ in America, and stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates.
Unexpected Team-Up: Prince William and Emma Watson Unite for Change
Prince William had plenty to celebrate this weekend, but his latest public appearance quickly turned heads for a very different reason. After marking his 44th birthday and Father's Day with his family, the future king returned to royal duties—and made a surprisingly personal confession about the emotional toll of climate change.
William joined Hollywood stars Emma Watson and Benedict Cumberbatch at a United for Wildlife forum in London, an initiative he launched with the Royal Foundation in 2013. The organization works around the world to combat wildlife trafficking, environmental crime, and the destruction of endangered species.
But it was William's candid admission about his own fears that stole the spotlight.
The Prince of Wales revealed that climate change has caused him "sleepless nights," admitting he has struggled with anxiety about what the future could look like. Yet instead of allowing those fears to overwhelm him, William said seeing real progress through conservation efforts has helped keep his environmental anxiety under control.
He also delivered a powerful message to business leaders, urging them to become the kind of leaders they admired when they were children. With technology and innovation transforming the world at an incredible pace, William challenged CEOs to use their influence to create meaningful change.
The event launched London Climate Action Week, with more royal appearances expected, including the Earthshot Prize assembly.
Emma Watson also delivered a surprising revelation of her own. The Harry Potter star highlighted the fashion industry's enormous environmental impact, pointing out that it produces more emissions than aviation and ranks behind only oil among major polluting industries.
Watson, who is also pursuing a doctorate in philosophy at Oxford, shared a hilarious story about mistakenly believing paparazzi were following her. After spotting photographers with telephoto lenses, she arranged a distraction and escaped through another exit. The twist? They weren't photographing her at all. They were waiting to capture a red kite.
Meanwhile, Benedict Cumberbatch praised William as "a great guy" and urged businesses and individuals to recognize that they can still make a difference, even when global environmental challenges appear overwhelming.
With William, Watson, and Cumberbatch joining forces on the issue, the London forum delivered a clear message: the fight against environmental destruction is becoming impossible for the world's biggest names to ignore.
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