$100K Action Thriller Cements Itself as One of 2025’s “Absolute Best” After Shooting Up Streaming Charts

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A surprising, low-budget action movie has become a huge hit this year, and it’s climbing the streaming charts again.

Let me tell you, Russell K Reed’s Hierarchy is a genuine surprise! This action thriller, with Chiderah Uzowulu, Xavier Alvarado, and a fantastic supporting cast, has quickly become one of the year’s biggest hits. I’ve been watching its popularity explode, and it’s consistently climbing the charts on streaming platforms – it’s definitely one to watch!

The action thriller Hierarchy, released in August, proves that a low budget doesn’t have to mean a low-quality movie. It was made for under $100,000, demonstrating that you can create exciting action – complete with explosions, gunfights, and thrilling heists – without relying on a major studio’s funding. (For those unfamiliar, a checkbook was something people used to use to pay for things.)

Wow, talk about a comeback! I was surprised to see Hierarchy rocketing back into the Top 10 on the streaming charts. It’s sharing space with some pretty big names, like the not-so-great Borderlands movie, action flicks Shadow Force, and even the John Wick spin-off, Ballerina. But honestly, they’re all playing second fiddle to the most popular movie right now: the feel-good Christmas comedy, Unexpected Christmas. If you’re curious about what Hierarchy is all about, here’s the official synopsis…

Brothers Stone and Reach are planning the riskiest heist of their lives, but everything starts to fall apart. They’re pursued by a dangerous mafia group with a vendetta, and old family conflicts resurface, jeopardizing the operation. To make matters worse, the police are closing in, turning their carefully laid plans into a desperate race against time.

Audiences Have Hailed ‘Hierarchy’ as “The Best Crime-Thriller-Drama in 30 Years”


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The movie Hierarchy hasn’t gotten much attention – it doesn’t even have enough reviews for a Rotten Tomatoes score yet. However, viewers who have seen it are really enjoying it and have been quick to praise this surprising action thriller.

Rotten Tomatoes user Jake B called the movie one of the best they’ve seen recently, admitting they were hesitant at first because they weren’t familiar with the filmmakers. They’re now hoping for more films like it. Another user, AJ E, drew a comparison to classic crime thrillers, noting the significant budget difference between this film (reportedly $100,000) and Michael Mann’s Heat ($60 million). Russel K Reed stated it’s the best crime thriller-drama they’ve watched in three decades.

Ghost P praised the film, calling it “Excellent,” and Brianna R expressed enthusiasm for a sequel, saying she “Absolutely loved it” and stayed awake throughout. Erv B gave the film a five-star review, highlighting its phenomenal story, strong performances, and impressively low budget of under $100,000.

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2025-12-18 18:37