Lucky Strike (2026)
Lucky Strike is available to rent or buy in Australia on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. No subscription carries it yet.
The verdict
Lucky Strike holds up as a perfectly decent English film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 7.0/10 on TMDB from 37 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 102 minutes. It opened in theatres in Australia on 27 Aug 2026 — check back here for its streaming arrival.
Opinion is split — the music and tension is the bright spot either way. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Should you spend 1h 42m on it?
1h 42m of English actionundefined.
Story
A wounded American soldier fights to survive behind enemy lines during WWII's Battle of the Bulge against the Germans, relying on his instinct, spy craft and a hand-radio to evade capture and find his way back to his unit.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 42m |
| Watch with family? | M · Check rating |
| Genre | Action / War |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Rod Lurie
Cast
When is Lucky Strike coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — Lucky Strike is in its theatrical run in Australia, released 2026-08-27. English releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in Australia
Not on any streaming subscription yet — renting is the only way to watch it at home for now.
Availability as of 1 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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