The #1 Most-watched Movie on Netflix Is Now a Documentary About a Deadly Storm; it’s an “Emotional roller coaster”
A harrowing documentary about a natural disaster is currently claiming the #1 chart position on the Netflix platform. That’s right, Alexandra Lacey’s The Twister: Caught in the Storm just debuted on the platform yesterday and it’s already captivating subscribers in a big way.
The film chronicles footage from an EF-5 tornado that touched down in Joplin, Missouri. The weather event coincided with graduation proceedings for the class of 2011. The film unfolds from their perspective and tells their story.
Netflix subscribers have been connecting with the film in the short time since it debuted. Some have praised the picture’s ability to run the full gamut of emotions. Others have been taken with the immersive qualities of this firsthand account. Keep scrolling for a sampling of social media reactions below.
Highly, HIGHLY recommend the new #Netflix doc 'The Twister: Caught in the Storm' about the insane 2011 tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri. Just absolutely unreal.
— Annie Margaret (@anniemdoubleu) March 19, 2025
#TwisterCaughtInTheStorm was such a good doc about the Joplin tornado in 2011. Can't imagine being caught in a tornado like that and surviving.
— Lauren Epps (@laurenepps2) March 20, 2025
This documentary “the Twister: caught in the Storm” is just amazing. I’ve never seen personal accounts of the Joplin tornado like this. Wow
— Kiersten (@KierstenJ1994) March 19, 2025
Have yall watched The Twister : Caught in the Storm on Netflix yet? Whew, what an emotional roller coaster
— Big Dawg. (@nashthemack) March 19, 2025
In collecting a sampling of social media reactions, I couldn’t find a single negative viewer response. I haven’t check the doc out yet. However, if the early reactions are any indication, this is going to be a powerful picture.
If you’re curious to experience the flick for yourself, make your way over to Netflix and give it a go. The title is a Netflix original, so it should be around for the foreseeable future.
The setup for this harrowing documentary on Netflix goes like this:
In May 2011, a massive tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri. With pulse-pounding firsthand footage, this documentary goes inside a deadly twister.
There you have it. That’s all we’ve got for you at present. Stay tuned to Dread Central for more crucial updates on which films within your interest set are charting on your favorite streaming platforms. If you fancy the thought of keeping up with my comings and goings on social media, you can find me on Threads @FunWithHorror.
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