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Sacha Baron Cohen's R-Rated Comedy Is Officially Prime Video's Biggest Streaming Hit
After what seemed like an underwhelming theatrical debut, "Ali G: Who Iz I? " has taken Prime Video by storm.
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"Ali G: Who Iz I?" premiered on Prime Video after a modest theatrical opening and has since become the platform’s most‑watched film. The movie marks Sacha Baron Cohen’s feature‑directing debut and revives the character first seen on Channel 4’s “The 11 O’Clock Show” in 1998. Critics gave the film mixed to negative reviews, yet Prime Video subscribers have streamed it heavily. The film’s success follows a 24‑year gap since Cohen’s 2002 “Ali G Indahouse.” The streaming hit has prompted questions about the character’s relevance in contemporary media.
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