The Nice Guys Climbs Back to No. 5 on Apple TV
The 2016 Shane Black comedy returned to the platform's streaming chart after its 10th anniversary celebration.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Comedy
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The Nice Guys, the R-rated mystery comedy directed by Shane Black and starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling, ranked No. 5 on Apple TV's streaming chart, according to FlixPatrol. The film displaced Brad Pitt's F1 from that position and previously peaked at No. 2 on the platform in 2024.
Why it matters
The film's chart rise followed its 10th anniversary celebration and its return to Apple TV, showing renewed audience interest in a title that grossed just under $63 million against a $50 million production budget. The rebound also revives discussion of a sequel, with producer Ken Kao saying talks with Joel Silver were ongoing.
The Nice Guys grossed just under $63 million against a $50 million production budget, and its No. 5 Apple TV ranking came from FlixPatrol's streaming chart rather than audited viewership figures. Studio viewership data for the platform was not disclosed.
The players
Shane Black
Shane Black is an American filmmaker known for writing and directing action comedies, including the Lethal Weapon franchise and Iron Man 3.
Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe is an Oscar-winning Australian actor known for films such as Gladiator and A Beautiful Mind.
Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor known for films including La La Land, Drive, and The Notebook.
Apple TV
Apple TV is a streaming service operated by Apple Inc. that offers original series and licensed films.
The details
The Nice Guys returned to streaming in the United States exclusively on Apple TV, where it ranked No. 5, ahead of Prisoners at No. 9 and A Charlie Brown Christmas at No. 10. Fox had previously developed a female-led TV remake that never got off the ground.
Timeline
2024: The Nice Guys previously peaked at No. 2 on Apple TV.
The film's 10th anniversary celebration preceded its chart surge.
November 2, 2026: The Nice Guys ranked No. 5 on Apple TV's streaming chart.
Industry Dynamics
The rebound fits a broader pattern in which older studio films gain second lives on streaming platforms through anniversary moments and catalog rotation. Its ranking on FlixPatrol's chart illustrates how licensed titles compete for attention alongside original programming.
The Nice Guys is available to stream in the United States exclusively on Apple TV. Viewers who want to watch it can find it on that platform rather than through other services.
The takeaway
Older films can regain visibility through anniversary attention and platform placement, so viewers looking for overlooked comedies can check streaming charts for titles gaining momentum. The Nice Guys' rebound shows that catalog titles still draw large audiences long after release.
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