Call of Duty Director’s Cult-Favorite War Thriller Officially Hits Streaming Soon
A return to Berg’s war film
The film is arriving on Peacock as Peter Berg returns with a new war movie and the second season of Prime Video’s The Terminal List streams. Taylor Kitsch, who stars in The Terminal List, also appears in Berg’s 2013 film.
The streaming release could introduce the movie to new viewers. The article suggests the success of military-themed titles such as The Terminal List and Fury at home may point to an audience for Berg’s film.
Based on an Afghan incident
Mark Wahlberg plays the lead character, alongside Kitsch, Ben Foster and Emile Hirsch. The story draws on a real event during the War in Afghanistan, when Taliban forces ambushed a group of American soldiers.
Wahlberg and Berg later collaborated on films including Deepwater Horizon and Patriots Day. Their 2013 movie received mostly positive reviews, but some reviewers criticized its tone.
Stronger performance in the US
The film was more successful in the United States than internationally. Its upcoming Peacock release offers another opportunity for viewers to discover it. Berg’s return to war movies and the popularity of other military-focused titles provide context for the film’s renewed availability, though the article does not give streaming or box-office figures.
Key points
- Peter Berg’s 2013 military film is set to arrive on Peacock.
- Mark Wahlberg leads a cast that includes Taylor Kitsch, Ben Foster and Emile Hirsch.
- The story is based on an ambush of American soldiers in Afghanistan.
- The film earned mostly positive reviews and performed better in the United States than abroad.