Netflix Doc “Unknown Number” Holds Strong in Global Top 10

Lead Netflix’s true-crime film Unknown Number: The High School Catfish secured the sixth spot among global Netflix movies on September 15, drawing nearly 200 million viewing points across regions.

Nut Graf Despite debuting on August 29, the cyberbullying documentary remains a streaming standout more than two weeks later, underscoring ongoing audience fascination with its shocking twist and the broader issue of teen harassment online.

Rankings

By FlixPatrol metrics, Unknown Number earned 198 points in the global Top 10 movies list for September 15, positioning it just behind perennial hits KPop Demon Hunters and The Thursday Murder Club.

Viewer Reaction

Since release, the film has ignited extensive social-media discussion, with viewers sharing shock over the reveal that the anonymous tormentor was the teenager’s own mother. Clips of audience reactions and theory debates have circulated widely on TikTok and Twitter.

International Performance

The documentary’s Top 10 placement spans diverse markets, from North America to Europe and parts of Asia, reflecting universal concern over cyberstalking. In multiple countries, it outperformed newly released feature films.

Impact and Legacy

• The film has prompted parents, educators, and legal experts to revisit protocols for handling cyberbullying in schools.
• Law-enforcement agencies cite the documentary in training modules on digital investigations.
• Online support groups for teen bullying survivors report increased engagement since the film’s premiere.

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish continues to demonstrate the power of streaming documentaries to spark conversation and drive awareness of critical social issues.