Mel Gibson’s WW2 Comeback Is Officially a Streaming Hit 10 Years Later
Mel Gibson's 2016 World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge has resurfaced as a streaming hit, currently ranking eighth among the most-watched titles on Fandango's Vudu platform. The film continues to draw audiences with its gripping historical narrative and acclaimed performances, demonstrating sustained appeal beyond its original theatrical run.
Gibson, whose directorial career spans decades of acclaimed work including Braveheart and The Passion of the Christ, returned to filmmaking with Hacksaw Ridge following a 10-year absence from the director's chair. The war biopic achieved critical and commercial success, earning two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe nominations, and nine Australian Academy Award wins including Best Film.
- Hacksaw Ridge, Gibson's 2016 war drama, surges to 8th place on Vudu's streaming charts a decade after release
- Film won 2 Oscars, 3 Golden Globe nods, and 9 Australian Academy Awards; marks Gibson's directorial comeback after 10-year break