Alan Ritchson & Henry Cavill's R-Rated Action Thriller Remains One Of The Biggest Hits On Streaming

Published Oct 1, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

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Alan Ritchson and Henry Cavill's R-rated action thriller continues to be one of the largest hits on streaming, crossing a major new milestone in the process. Both action stars are known for their high-octane roles in various movies and TV shows across their careers. For Cavill's movies, this includes a starring roles in films like The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and Mission: Impossible — Fallout. Ritchson, on the other hand, is more recognized for Reacher, where he portrays the titular veteran-turned-vagrant battling a new enemy every season.

The pair have also starred in one key action movie together: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the movie is inspired by the real-life exploits of British spies during World War II. Cavill portrays Gus March-Phillips, whose real world counterpart was the inspiration for James Bond, while Ritchson portrays Anders Lassen, who played a major role in Operation Postmaster, the central event of the movie. The film was an instant streaming hit on Netflix upon its debut, and has only continued to enjoy success in the weeks following.

Ritchson & Ritchie's Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare Can't Be Stopped On Netflix

Now, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare has reached new heights on Netflix, crossing a major streaming milestone for the movie. According to data from September 30, 2026, the Ritchie-directed movie has been on Netflix's Top 10 in the US for exactly two weeks. At the time of writing, the action thriller is currently Number 5 on the platform, above other recent hits on the streaming service, like M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. It seems like the action movie is nowhere close to leaving the Top 10 for the platform.

It's sensible that the movie has been such a major success. Reviews for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare from critics have been generally positive, the movie holding a 68% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 168 reviews. However, the movie has found much more favor with general audiences, scoring a Verified Hot 91% based on over 1,000 verified ratings. The movie's action-packed approach to its subject matter, charming central characters, and basis in real-world events have helped to keep it in the Top 10 well beyond its debut week on the platform.

Ritchie's War Movie Continues His Streaming Success

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare isn't the only project from Ritchie that's seen streaming success in recent weeks. The Gentleman season 2 has been in Netflix's global Top 10 since it premiered on September 3. Season 3 has already been confirmed, and is expected to go into production relatively soon. In the meantime, MobLand season 2 has been airing Fridays on Paramount+, maintaining a solid spot on the platform after just two episodes. It too has been renewed for season 3, another indication of Ritchie's streaming prowess.

But, on the movie side of things, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare perfectly encapsulates the essence of Ritchie's success. With Richtson and Cavill leading the charge, the film's core characters are just as memorable as the performances of its lead actors. This may help the movie continue to be a long-term success on the platform, thus giving it plenty of life as it keeps impressing.