Sandra Bullock’s Streaming Favourites: Audience Rankings Revealed

Sandra Bullock has been a familiar face on the big screen for decades, but when it comes to streaming, she’s only dipped her toes in twice. Both times, she’s gone for R-rated Netflix originals: the 2018 thriller-horror Bird Box and the 2021 crime drama The Unforgivable. Despite the small number, these two films have sparked plenty of chatter among punters and critics alike.

Audience Scores: The Unforgivable vs Bird Box

Looking at the numbers, The Unforgivable edges out Bird Box in terms of audience approval. The 2021 release, directed by Nora Fingscheidt, follows Ruth Slater (Bullock), a woman trying to rebuild her life after serving time for a violent offence. While critics weren’t too keen—giving it just 38% on Rotten Tomatoes—the general public was much more generous, with a 75% audience score and a solid 7.2 out of 10 on IMDb. As one viewer put it,

Although it’s slow in spots, The Unforgivable has a great Sandra Bullock performance and a story that makes you think.

On the other hand, Bird Box—a post-apocalyptic thriller directed by Susanne Bier—fared better with critics (64% on Rotten Tomatoes) but didn’t quite win over the masses, landing a 58% audience score and a 6.6 on IMDb. The critics’ consensus summed it up:

Bird Box never quite reaches its intriguing potential, but strong acting and an effectively chilly mood offer intermittently creepy compensation.

Bullock’s Top 10 Films According to Fans

Streaming aside, Bullock’s filmography is packed with crowd-pleasers. Based on IMDb ratings, her top ten most-loved films include a mix of action, drama, and romance. The list features Crash (2004) and Gravity (2013) at the top, both scoring 7.7, followed by The Blind Side, A Time to Kill, and Speed. Other fan favourites are Bullet Train, Infamous, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, and While You Were Sleeping. The Unforgivable also makes the cut, showing Bullock’s staying power with audiences across genres and decades.

These films are available across various platforms, from Amazon Video to Netflix, giving locals plenty of options for a Bullock binge.

Life After Loss: Bullock’s Quiet Return

After the passing of her long-time partner Bryan Randall two years ago, Bullock stepped back from the limelight to grieve. Recently, she’s been spotted reconnecting with mates and slowly returning to work, though the adjustment hasn’t been easy. According to those close to her,

There are still hard days when she really misses Bryan and feels lonely. She’s still adjusting to life without him. She’s still mourning. She’s coming back to life, but it’s still one day at a time. Thankfully, she has some really incredible people around her to help carry it.

Support from friends like Jennifer Aniston, Keanu Reeves, and Nicole Kidman has been a big help. Spending time with the Practical Magic crew, especially, has been a boost. As insiders shared,

Spending time with Nicole and some of the original film’s producing team, which was largely women, was fantastic. She wanted to have that experience, and that reunion she knew would feed her soul.

What’s Next for Sandra Bullock?

Bullock met Randall in 2015, and he quickly became a father figure to her two adopted kids. His death in 2023 from ALS led her to take a break from acting. Now, she’s gradually making her way back, with new projects on the horizon. These include Practical Magic 2 (set for 2026), Vigilance, and an untitled romantic thriller with Reeves, all in the pipeline. Fans are keen to see what she does next as she finds her feet again, one day at a time.