Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler’s vigilante action thriller movie, Law Abiding Citizen, has become a big streaming hit on Peacock, even entering its Top 10 list. Released in 2009, the movie received mostly negative reviews from professional critics at the time. However, it found considerable success commercially, performing well at the global box office.
Law Abiding Citizen is a streaming hit on Peacock
Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler’s 2009 film holds the ninth spot on Peacock’s Top 10 Movies list, as of February 23, 2026.
According to FlixPatrol, the other movies on the list are Song Sung Blue (2025), The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), The Boss Baby (2017), Trolls (2016), How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), The ‘Burbs (1989), Ride Along (2014), Ride Along 2 (2016), and Fifty Shades of Grey (2015).
Notably, the data from FlixPatrol isn’t complete. However, it does give a broader picture.
F. Gary Gray, who previously helmed 1995’s Friday and 2003’s The Italian Job, directed Law Abiding Citizen from a script by Kurt Wimmer. The plot revolves around Clyde Shelton (Butler), a former CIA engineer. He embarks on the path of vengeance following the brutal killings of his family, targeting not only the murderer but also the compromised system. Meanwhile, Foxx plays Nick Rice, a Philadelphia-based prosecutor trying to stop Clyde’s unrelenting crusade.
The cast also includes Bruce McGill as Jonas Cantrell, Colm Meaney as Detective Dunnigan, Leslie Bibb as Sarah Lowell, Regina Hall as Kelly Rice, Viola Davis as the Mayor of Philadelphia, Christian Stolte as Clarence Darby, Michael Irby as Detective Garza, and Gregory Itzin as Warden Iger.
As mentioned above, Law Abiding Citizen garnered mostly negative reviews from critics and currently has a 26% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it drew some positive responses. Edward Douglas of ComingSoon wrote, “Strong performances by Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx drive this smart, sharp thriller that will keep you guessing with shocks and surprises at every turn.”
Moreover, the film did fare well among the audience, scoring 75% on the Popcornmeter. Law Abiding Citizen also became a success at the box office, earning over $127.9 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo).
Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on ComingSoon.net.
