A Brazilian crime thriller State of Fear, described as “absolutely breathless” is climbing the Netflix charts worldwide.
State of Fear also known by its Portuguese title Hail General: Brotherhood has become the most-watched film globally on Netflix over the weekend, according to data from FlixPatrol.
The film is currently topping charts in countries including Brazil, Cyprus, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Morocco, Nigeria, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland.
In the UK the thriller has entered the Top 10 sitting at number 10 on the platform’s daily chart. It remains outside the Top 10 in the United States.
Set in the land of São Paulo the film State of Fear unfolds during an all-out conflict between a powerful criminal gang and corrupt police officers.
Amid the violence the daughter of the gang’s founder is kidnapped.
The film serves as a feature-length spin-off to the Brazilian Netflix series Irmandade (known internationally as Brotherhood) which ran for two seasons between 2019 and 2022.
Viewers and Critics Ratings
Audience reaction has been mixed. On IMDb the film currently holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10. However critics have offered stronger praise.
Decider called it “as intense an action film as you’re likely to see all year” highlighting its sustained tension and choreography.
Reviews have pointed to director Pedro Morelli’s use of long, unbroken shots and immersive sound design to heighten suspense.
The San Jose Mercury News described the film as one that can leave viewers “absolutely breathless” while also noting that although familiarity with the series adds context the movie stands on its own.
With gritty themes and high-stakes action the film has drawn comparisons to hard-edged crime dramas such as The Departed, appealing to fans of tightly wound, morally complex thrillers.
As it continues to dominate international charts State of Fear appears to be one of Netflix’s breakout global titles of the moment.
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