Lucky Strike (2026)

A wounded American soldier must navigate enemy lines during the Battle of the Bulge using only a portable radio and a pack of cigarettes.

First release year

2026

Runtime (minutes)

104

Production countries

United States

Original languages

English

Directors

Rod Lurie

Writers

Rod Lurie · writer; Marc Frydman · writer

Cast and characters

Scott Eastwood; Colin Hanks; Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor; Taylor John Smith

Genres

war; action; thriller; survival

Themes

survival; heroism; patriotism; guilt

Tone and mood

suspenseful; straightforward; serious

Premise and plot tags

WWII; Battle of the Bulge; Survival; Soldier; Spy; Radio

Source material / true-story basis

An event in Marc Frydman's life based on an interview with a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge.

Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, described as a straightforward survival tale with solid suspense that lacks a certain spark.

Reported review scores

Rotten Tomatoes · score: 6/10 · scale: 10 · review count: 44; Metacritic · score: 50 · scale: 100

Production trivia

The opening scene was converted to black-and-white after filming to reflect public perception of how the war is remembered.; The script was rewritten several times over the next 50 years before it was filmed.; The film was influenced by classics like The Guns of Navarone and The Great Escape.

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