Unknown Number Ranks Eighth on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Chart
Lead Netflix’s true-crime documentary “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish” claimed the No. 8 spot in the global Netflix Top 10 films chart on September 18, 2025, with 155 points, weeks after its August 29 debut.
Nut Graf The Michigan-set doc, which uncovers a two-year cyberbullying ordeal culminating in the perpetrator’s shocking identity, has become a breakout hit. Its gripping mystery and harrowing twist have driven social-media buzz and sustained high viewership.
Key Details
- Synopsis and twist
- Follows 13-year-old Lauryn Licari and her boyfriend Owen McKenny as they endure relentless anonymous texts beginning in October 2020.
- Investigation by local authorities and the FBI ultimately unmasked Lauryn’s own mother, Kendra Licari, as the harasser.
- Chart performance
- Entered Netflix’s global Top 10 movies list at No. 8 on September 18 with 155 points.
- Sustained Top 10 placement reflects continued audience fascination nearly three weeks after release.
- Viewer reaction and impact
- Clips of the twist have garnered millions of views on TikTok and Instagram, fueling conversations about cyberbullying and family dynamics.
- Critics praise the film’s pacing and emotional depth, though some question its handling of sensitive subject matter.
- Production credits
- Directed by Skye Borgman, known for Girl in the Picture and Abducted in Plain Sight.
- Executive producers include Tom Forman, Ross Girard, Alysia Sofios, and Justin Sprague.
- Availability
- Streaming exclusively on Netflix; runtime 94 minutes; rated TV-MA.
“Unknown Number: The High School Catfish” continues to resonate with viewers worldwide, highlighting the real-life horrors of online harassment and the unexpected betrayal at the heart of its narrative.
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Unknown Number Ranks Eighth on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Chart
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