Man of War, an action thriller starring LaMonica Garrett, is gaining attention on Starz streaming charts in several countries after arriving on digital platforms. The film is notable for combining a personal hostage-rescue story with a more tactical, military-thriller style than highly stylised action films.

Garrett plays Connor, a former Navy SEAL and CIA operative who travels to Ukraine during the early stages of Russia’s invasion after his aid-worker daughter is kidnapped by Russian mercenaries. Directed by William Kaufman, the film depicts Connor fighting through hostile territory amid betrayal; reviewers have praised its intense action and Garrett’s performance, while noting its attempts to portray civilians affected by war.