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Lucky Strike

Lucky Strike

Action · War · 2026

A wounded American soldier fights to survive behind enemy lines during WWII's Battle of the Bulge against the Germans, relying on his instinct, spy craft and a hand-radio to evade capture and find his way back to his unit.

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Lucky Strike

“One man's fight to survive.”

2026 Action · War 1h 42m

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TMDB

6.5 / 10

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A wounded American soldier fights to survive behind enemy lines during WWII's Battle of the Bulge against the Germans, relying on his instinct, spy craft and a hand-radio to evade capture and find his way back to his unit.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Lucky Strike?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Rod Lurie

Written by

Rod Lurie · Marc Frydman

Scott Eastwood

Scott Eastwood

Castle

Colin Hanks

Colin Hanks

Colonel Neale

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Mrs. Caldwell

Taylor John Smith

Taylor John Smith

Bellingham

Lorne MacFadyen

Lorne MacFadyen

Major Barrett

Atanas Srebrev

Atanas Srebrev

General Lauer

Alfie Stewart

Alfie Stewart

Burt Miller

Court is in session

Put Lucky Strike on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.