“Keri Russell's 95-Minute Crime Comedy 'Cocaine Bear' Becomes a Netflix Hit” — what this page in the network covers. Elizabeth Banks' 2023 dark comedy 'Cocaine Bear' has found a new audience on Netflix, quickly climbing the platform's most-watched charts. The 95-minute film stars Keri Russell and is loosely inspired by the true story of a black bear that ingested a duffel bag of cocaine in 1985. Russell plays a mother searching for her missing daughter in a Georgia forest, while a colorful cast of characters—including drug smugglers, cops, and tourists—converge in increasingly chaotic and violent ways.
The movie blends horror and comedy, delivering outrageous set pieces and a fast-paced runtime that appeals to streaming viewers. Its success on Netflix underscores the platform's ability to revive mid-budget studio films that underperformed or had limited theatrical runs. With Banks at the helm and a cast that includes O'Shea Jackson Jr., Alden Ehrenreich, and the late Ray Liotta, 'Cocaine Bear' offers a wild ride that's both a cautionary tale and a cult favorite in the making. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.