There is a certain pull to crime thrillers that comes courtesy of a mix of tension, unanswered questions, and characters who keep viewers guessing. And when Al Pacino steps into a story like that, it instantly feels more engaging. He has a way of making every scene feel heavier, like something important is just about to unfold.

That is why the masses are excited as Netflix has brought his 2021 crime thriller to its platform. It offers viewers a chance to revisit a film that combines powerful performances with a story that brings the smeared history of one of the world’s most iconic luxury fashion houses vividly to life.

The Al Pacino movie to hit Netflix is House of Gucci, which arrived on the streamer on December 12. Ridley Scott’s dramatic biographical crime film boasts an all-star ensemble, led by Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani and Adam Driver as Maurizio Gucci, with Pacino playing Maurizio’s uncle, Aldo Gucci, a key figure in the family’s fashion empire. 

The cast also includes Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, and Salma Hayek, each bringing to life the real-life characters at the heart of the Gucci dynasty.

Based on true events, House of Gucci follows the turbulent story of Patrizia Reggiani and her relationship with Maurizio Gucci, heir to the famed Italian fashion house. Their marriage and ambitions drive a dramatic power struggle within the Gucci family, ultimately leading to betrayal.

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It also welcomed an acclaimed whodunit featuring none other than a former James Bond star in the lead role.

Netflix, alongside House of Gucci, added Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery to its lineup today. The film marks Daniel Craig’s return as detective Benoit Blanc, joined by an ensemble featuring Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church. 

The story follows Blanc as he investigates a mysterious death tied to a small church, uncovering hidden motives and long-buried secrets within a tightly knit community.

As Netflix rolls out House of Gucci and Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the platform is clearly closing the year with a strong balance of true-crime drama and sharp whodunit energy. But as it welcomes these high-profile additions, the streamer is also quietly rotating out a handful of films and shows this month to clear room for its 2026 slate. It is a natural shift, setting the stage for another year of fresh stories and discoveries for viewers.

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