Quentin Tarantino's 2012 Western revenge film, Django Unchained, is currently the number one movie on Pluto TV in the United States, according to data from FlixPatrol. The film has held a position on the free streaming service's chart for approximately one month, now occupying the top spot. This resurgence marks a significant achievement for one of Tarantino's most successful and acclaimed works, more than a decade after its initial theatrical run.
Set in the antebellum South, Django Unchained follows Django, an enslaved man who is liberated by German bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz, portrayed by Christoph Waltz. The unlikely duo form a partnership as Schultz enlists Django's aid in identifying and apprehending a group of wanted men. Django, however, harbors a deeply personal objective: to reunite with his wife, Broomhilda, played by Kerry Washington, who was separated from him and sold into slavery. Their search ultimately leads them to Candyland, a Mississippi plantation operated by the charismatic yet cruel Calvin Candie, depicted by Leonardo DiCaprio. Samuel L. Jackson also features as Stephen, Candie's cunning and manipulative head slave.
The movie blends the revenge narrative common in Tarantino's earlier films with the visual and thematic elements of spaghetti Westerns, offering a violent reinterpretation of the genre.
Django Unchained achieved considerable critical and commercial success. Globally, the film grossed nearly $450 million at the box office. It also garnered five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. The film secured two wins: Best Original Screenplay for Quentin Tarantino and Best Supporting Actor for Christoph Waltz. The continued popularity of Django Unchained, evidenced by its strong performance on streaming platforms, demonstrates the enduring appeal of Tarantino's distinctive take on the Western genre.