Russell Crowe Stars In A Twisty Netflix Thriller Based On A Remarkable True Story — But The Brilliant Young Man At Its Center Would Eventually Become One Of America’s Most Notorious Criminal Figures

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Netflix latest release, Unabomber, tells the story of Ted Kaczynski, a Harvard prodigy who spent nearly 20 years terrorising the United States through a mail-bombing campaign

Russell Crowe in a dark suit and tie, looking serious in a dimly lit room.© Philippe Bosse/Netflix

When it comes to twisty-filled thrillers, Netflix consistently delivers. From hit titles like The Good Nurse and Carry On to Bird Box, the streaming platform has served up a string of gripping movies that keep audiences hooked from start to finish – and its latest arrival sounds like no exception.

Inspired by true events, Unabomber tells the story of Ted Kaczynski, a Harvard prodigy who spent nearly two decades terrorising the United States through a mail-bombing campaign that killed 3 people and injured 23 more.

Russell Crowe in a black suit, sitting in a chair, holding a glass of drink.© Philippe Bosse/Netflix
Russell Crowe as Henry Murray in Unabomber

Russell Crowe plays a controversial Harvard professor, while Jacob Tremblay portrays a young Ted Kaczynski in the film, which has arrived on Netflix just in time for the weekend.

Before you press play, here’s all you need to know about the movie.

WATCH: The trailer for Unabomber

What is Unabomber about?

The film tells the true story of Ted Kaczynski and his transformation from 16-year-old Harvard prodigy into the infamous Unabomber.

Jacob Tremblay in a white shirt and tie, seated at a table with microphones.© Philippe Bosse/Netflix
Jacob Tremblay as Ted Kaczynski

The official synopsis reads: “Inspired by true events, UNABOMBER follows Ted Kaczynski’s transformation from Harvard prodigy into the infamous Unabomber. Subjected to controversial psychological experiments by Professor Henry Murray, Kaczynski’s troubled past resurfaces decades later when his manhunt, led by FBI agent Joanne Miller, brings to light the chilling consequences of ambition and isolation.”