Nicolas Cage's Pig, widely regarded as his finest revenge thriller and a career-defining masterpiece, is set to leave Netflix on May 26, 2026. If you haven't seen it yet, now is the time to stream this emotional tour de force.
Released in 2021, Pig marked a turning point for Cage, who had spent years churning out straight-to-video genre films. The movie, directed by Michael Sarnoski in his feature debut, features an unusually restrained performance from the Oscar winner—one he has called his personal favorite. It earned near-universal acclaim, boasting a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and generated Oscar buzz for Cage, though he ultimately wasn't nominated.
The story follows a reclusive truffle hunter (Cage) whose prized pig is kidnapped, sending him on a quest through Portland's underground culinary scene. Blending the intimate character drama of The Bear with the mythic revenge structure of John Wick, Pig is a beautiful odyssey of loss and love. The Rotten Tomatoes consensus calls it a film that 'defies the hogwash of expectations.'
For Cage, Pig was a crucial step in his artistic comeback after a decade of uneven choices. It paved the way for his acclaimed turn in Longlegs (2024), which became Neon's highest-grossing film with over $125 million worldwide. Cage will next star in the Spider-Noir series later this month, making Pig a perfect lead-in to see his brooding range.
Director Michael Sarnoski went on to helm A Quiet Place: Day One and will return with The Death of Robin Hood, starring Hugh Jackman, in June. Pig remains a testament to his storytelling prowess.
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Don't miss your chance to watch Pig before it leaves Netflix on May 26. Stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for more streaming updates.
