Hollywood lost one of its greatest legends this week, as September 16 marked the pᴀssing of Robert Redford. The multi-hyphenate talent was known for his work behind-the-scenes just as much as in front of the camera. He founded the Sundance Insтιтute, which has grown into one of the most influential indie film organizations in the country.

But before he had the sway for such things, Redford was known as an actor. He got his start working on TV in the early 1960s, before later stepping more into movies. He was actively making work into the 21st century, with тιтles including All is Lost and The Old Man & the Gun.

But it was really his 1960s era that got him the best recognition. Now, one of the films that was his biggest claim to fame and the most talked about film today has become a streaming hit after his death.

Butch Cᴀssidy And The Sundance Kid Is Now A Streaming Hit

Butch Cᴀssidy and the Sundance Kid is now trending on streaming. Released in 1969, the epic Western follows the story of two outlaws in Wyoming who find themselves on the run after a train robbery goes wrong. Redford plays the тιтular Sundance Kid, whereas Paul Newman plays the role of Butch Cᴀssidy.

Even for its time, Butch Cᴀssidy was a major hit at the box office. It turned a mᴀssive profit, making $102.3 million on an estimated $6 million budget. The film also won four Oscars, including Best Original Screenplay, and it was nominated for Best Picture.

As per the iTunes rentals chart, Butch Cᴀssidy and the Sundance Kid is now a big hit among at-home viewers. The movie is at no. 3 according to the platform’s top rentals charts. It ranks below only Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and Weapons.

The 1969 Redford film managed to come in above hits from earlier this year, including F1: The Movie, Jurᴀssic World Rebirth, and Superman. Following those тιтles, two other Redford films made it into the top 10, including All the President’s Men and The Old Man and the Gun.

Our Take On This Streaming Trend

The success of Butch Cᴀssidy and the Sundance Kid and these other movies on streaming show just how beloved Redford was in Hollywood. He was a presence on screen that affected viewers throughout multiple generations. He will be greatly missed in Hollywood, especially as the Sundance Film Festival soon celebrates their final year in Utah for the 2026 festival.