There’s a new No. 1 movie on Netflix — the 2023 action thriller Kandahar starring Gerard Butler. Never heard of it? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Kandahar director Ric Roman Waugh previously teamed with Butler on Angel Has Fallen and Greenland, and the duo will reunite for Greenland: Migration next year.

However, Kandahar isn’t like the earlier collaborations between Butler and Waugh, as it attempts to ground the action in reality.

Although Kandahar only grossed $9.4 million worldwide two years ago, it’s now a streaming hit in 2025. And Watch With Us is sharing the three reasons you need to watch Kandahar on Netflix right now.

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