NEW YORK — Netflix says that 26.4 million households worldwide watched “The Irishman” in its first week of streaming.
That figure includes those who watched at least 70% of Martin Scorsese’s 3 1/2 hour crime epic. Netflix selectively announces viewership for its films and series, and they aren’t substantiated by third-party data firms.
Scorsese. De Niro. Pacino. Pesci.
— The Irishman (@TheIrishmanFilm) November 27, 2019
The Irishman, a story of a lifetime.
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Nielsen last week estimated that “The Irishman” was watched by an average audience of 13.2 million in the United States over its first five days of streaming, with 17.1 unique viewers. Nielsen said about one in five viewers watched the film in its entirety.
If Netflix’s figures are accurate, that would make “The Irishman” one of this year’s most widely watched Oscar contenders. The film, made for about $160 million, played exclusively in theaters for about three weeks, but the largest chains refuse to play movies that don’t adhere to a traditional theatrical window. Netflix has declined to disclose box-office receipts.
Editor Thelma Schoonmaker breaks down her collaborative process with Scorsese on THE IRISHMAN and why it was one of the best films she's ever worked on. pic.twitter.com/nKsOh4V1Vd
— Netflix Film (@NetflixFilm) December 9, 2019
“The Irishman” on Monday received five Golden Globe nominations, including best film, drama. Last week, the New York Film Critics Circle and the National Board of Review named it the best film of the year.
#TheIrishman leads this year's Critics' Choice Awards with a total of 14 nominations including best picture and best director for Martin Scorsese https://t.co/VodvvEGORO
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 8, 2019
