"Ad Vitam" beat out a number of film classics and nostalgic movies to climb to the top of Netflix's Top 10 ranking since it's debut on Jan. 10. The film is certain to scratch the itch for action movie lovers - particularly those who adored Liam Neeson's "Taken" franchise.

Rodolphe Lauga's "Ad Vitam" arrived on the streaming service on Friday, January 10, and it's become one of the streamer's most popular titles in the days since. At the time of writing, "Ad Vitam" is Netflix's No. 1 movie, fending off the likes of family favorite "Despicable Me" and the "Rush Hour" trilogy, which has taken over the top 10.

French thriller Ad Vitam has earned mixed reviews despite claiming the top spot on Netflix 's most watched movies this week. Starring Guillaume Canet as Franck Lazarev, a former federal agent who escapes an attempted murder and must find his wife Léo (Stéphane Caillard), kidnapped by a gang of armed men.

A psychological thriller and a horror sequel are also among the films trending across streaming services including Hulu, Max, MGM+ and Paramount+.