Content overview: “Tom Cruise's 'Eyes Wide Shut' Surges on Streaming as 'Digger' Bombs in Theaters”. As Tom Cruise's latest thriller 'Digger' struggles at the box office, fans are revisiting one of his most polarizing films, Stanley Kubrick's 'Eyes Wide Shut.' The 1999 erotic mystery, co-starring Nicole Kidman, has seen a surge in streaming viewership, according to recent data. The renewed interest comes as 'Digger' fails to meet expectations, prompting audiences to compare Cruise's current output with his riskier past roles. 'Eyes Wide Shut,' which was Kubrick's final film, initially divided critics and audiences but has since gained a cult following for its dreamlike atmosphere and psychological depth.
The streaming spike highlights a growing trend of moviegoers seeking out older, unconventional titles when new releases disappoint. For Cruise, the contrast underscores the challenge of balancing blockbuster appeal with artistic ambition. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.