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Say Goodbye to Alan Ritchson’s Most Unexpected Movie on Streaming
Alan Ritchson's 2024 faith-based drama Ordinary Angels is due to leave Peacock in the United States, giving audiences a limited window to catch one of the action star's rare dramatic roles. Ritchson has become one of streaming's biggest names in recent years, best known for Prime Video's Reacher and Netflix's War Machine, and is about to return to action with Motor City on 24 July, making this departure a last chance to see a very different side of his work before that release.
Directed by Jon Gunn and co-starring Hilary Swank, the film is based on real events from the mid-1990s and was released theatrically by Lionsgate in 2024, taking around $20 million worldwide against a $13 million budget. It has been well received critically, holding an 84% "Certified Fresh" score on Rotten Tomatoes, with audiences rating it even higher at 99%. The film is set to leave Peacock on 21 July 2026.
In short
- Ordinary Angels leaves Peacock on 21 July 2026.
- Rare dramatic role for action star Alan Ritchson.
- Stars Hilary Swank; based on true 1990s events.
Explained simply
Alan Ritchson is one of streaming's biggest stars, best known for action roles in programmes such as Prime Video's Reacher and Netflix's War Machine. These action-heavy performances have been central to his career in recent years.
His 2024 film Ordinary Angels stands apart from his typical work, presenting him instead in a faith-based drama. Directed by Jon Gunn and co-starring Hilary Swank, the film is based on real events from the mid-1990s and was released theatrically by Lionsgate. It has achieved strong reception from both critics and viewers, earning an 84% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 99% audience rating.
The film represents a departure from Ritchson's typical action work. For viewers interested in seeing the actor in a dramatic role, it provides an alternative to his action-focused career.