Over at Paramount+, there’s a special feeling in the air, thanks to the success of the movie Bob Marley: One Love. This film, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, who also made the award-winning King Richard, hit cinemas on Valentine’s Day and has been loved by audiences ever since.
Now, it is the top movie on Paramount+’s Top 10 list. The film not only showcases the music that made Bob Marley famous but also shows his political views. Kingsley Ben-Adir stars as Bob Marley, with Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley and James Norton as Chris Blackwell.
Set in 1976, Bob Marley: One Love begins with Marley and the Wailers being famous. The movie depicts a dramatic moment during Marley’s performance at Smile Jamaica when an assassin tried to kill Marley, his wife, and other band members.
‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Gave a Promising Growth to the Box Office
The story continues through Marley’s move to England and his efforts to create the album known as Exodus. It also shows his relationship with his wife, his commitment to Jamaica, and the years leading up to his death in 1981.
Bob Marley: One Love made a strong impact at the box office, especially during Valentine’s Day. Despite other films like S.J. Clarkson’s Madame Web being in the spotlight, Bob Marley: One Love quickly became a major hit.
It passed $100 million worldwide within ten days and eventually earned almost $181 million. The film was not only financially successful but also well-received, earning a 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Now, you can watch Bob Marley: One Love on Paramount+, joining many others who have made it the top movie on the streaming platform.
