Guy Ritchie’s 123-Minute War Thriller Officially Crowned Prime Video Mega-Hit

Guy Ritchie’s 2023 war thriller *The Covenant* has become a sustained hit on Prime Video, remaining in the service’s top 10 for more than 30 days. Its streaming success marks a turnaround for a film that struggled at cinemas, and highlights how a title can find a much larger audience after its theatrical run.

Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim, the 123-minute film follows a US Army sergeant who returns to Afghanistan to rescue an interpreter and his family after they are denied safe passage to America. It reportedly cost $55 million to make and earned $21 million at the box office; critics gave it 82% and audiences 98% on Rotten Tomatoes.