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New Eastwood-Hanks-Led WWII Thriller Officially Revives a Classic War Movie Tradition As It Climbs Charts Again
The Second World War thriller *Lucky Strike*, starring Colin Hanks and Scott Eastwood, is finding a new audience on streaming after a limited cinema release. Its rise adds to renewed interest in wartime films, while continuing a tradition of Hollywood actors with famous family ties appearing in war stories.
The film earned less than $2 million in US cinemas and received Rotten Tomatoes scores of 60% from critics and 69% from audiences. It became available to rent or buy on Prime Video and Apple TV in August, and is now climbing streaming charts on Paramount+ and Prime Video.
In short
- *Lucky Strike* is gaining viewers on streaming.
- It earned under $2 million in US cinemas.
- Colin Hanks and Scott Eastwood lead the WWII thriller.
Explained simply
The Second World War was fought from 1939 to 1945 between the Allied powers, including Britain, the Soviet Union and the United States, and the Axis powers, led by Germany, Italy and Japan. Hollywood has made war films for decades, often using fictional characters and battles to explore the experiences of soldiers and civilians.
Colin Hanks is the son of actor Tom Hanks, who has starred in several well-known war films, including Saving Private Ryan. Scott Eastwood is the son of actor and filmmaker Clint Eastwood, whose work has also included stories about war. Actors from well-known families appearing in wartime films links newer productions to a long-standing Hollywood tradition.
War films can bring historical events to a wide audience, though their stories are shaped for cinema and may not show every part of the history. Streaming services have also made films available beyond their cinema runs, giving viewers another way to find them.
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