‘Call of Duty’ Director’s Cult Favorite War Thriller Officially Hits Streaming
Peter Berg’s 2013 war thriller *Lone Survivor*, starring Mark Wahlberg, is set to arrive on Peacock, making the film available to a new generation of viewers. Its streaming release comes as Berg returns to war films and the second season of *The Terminal List*, featuring Taylor Kitsch, is streaming.
The film is based on a real incident in Afghanistan in which American soldiers were ambushed by Taliban forces. Alongside Wahlberg, its cast includes Kitsch, Ben Foster and Emile Hirsch. It received mostly positive reviews, though some critics objected to its tone, and it performed better in the United States than overseas.
In short
- *Lone Survivor* is coming to Peacock.
- The film is based on an Afghanistan ambush.
- Mark Wahlberg and Taylor Kitsch star.
Explained simply
Lone Survivor is a 2013 film directed by Peter Berg and based on a 2005 US military operation in Afghanistan. Mark Wahlberg plays Marcus Luttrell, one of four US Navy SEALs sent to find a Taliban leader; Taylor Kitsch, Ben Foster and Emile Hirsch play the other members of the team.
The patrol was ambushed by Taliban fighters, and Luttrell was the only member of the team to survive. The film brought attention to the operation and drew mostly positive reviews, though some critics questioned its portrayal and tone. It is part of a wider group of films and television dramas that depict recent US military conflicts.