Overview Title: Night Always Comes (2025) Benjamin Caron (Andor, The Crown) is the director . Wikipedia The Guardian Screenplay: Sarah Conradt, adapted from the 2021 novel The Night Always Comes by Willy Vlautin Wikipedia Decider Lead: Vanessa Kirby as Lynette (also a producer) Wikipedia Netflix Jennifer Jason Leigh, Zack Gottsagen, Stephan James, Randall Park, Julia Fox, Michael Kelly, and Eli Roth are in supporting roles. Wikipedia Netflix 108 minutes (approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes) Wikipedia Release: Premiered on Netflix on August 15, 2025 Wikipedia Indiatimes GamesRadar+ Plot Summary The story takes place in Portland, Oregon , and takes place over one harrowing night as Lynette tries to raise $25,000 to keep her family from being evicted from their home. The stakes pile up quickly as she confronts betrayal, violence, and her own traumatic past—and delves into increasingly risky, sometimes illegal situations. EW.com Decider S...
Warfare is a 2025 war drama co-directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and acclaimed filmmaker Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Civil War). The film offers a harrowing, real-time depiction of a 2006 Navy SEAL surveillance mission in Ramadi, Iraq, that spirals into chaos. Drawing directly from Mendoza’s personal experience, the story is reconstructed from the memories of the soldiers involved, particularly to honor a teammate who lost his leg and has no recollection of the event. The New Yorker+10The Guardian+10Apple TV+10Wikipedia+5Business Insider+5Decider+5
🎬 Plot & Style
Warfare immerses viewers with a Navy SEAL platoon covertly stationed in an Iraqi family's home, overseeing U.S. troop movements through insurgent territory. When their position is compromised, the mission devolves into a brutal firefight. The film is notable for its real-time pacing and unflinching realism, eschewing traditional exposition in favor of raw, sensory storytelling. Rotten Tomatoes+2A24 Films+2Movie Insider+2The Guardian
👥 Cast
The ensemble cast includes:
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D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai as Ray Mendoza
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Cosmo Jarvis as Elliott Miller
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Will Poulter
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Kit Connor
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Michael Gandolfini
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Noah Centineo
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Adain Bradley
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To authentically portray the camaraderie and physicality of SEAL life, the cast underwent a rigorous 3.5-week boot camp, bonding through shared rituals like head-shaving and matching tattoos. Apple TV+3The Guardian+3Decider+3
📅 Release & Availability
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Release Date: April 11, 2025
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Runtime: 1 hour 35 minutes
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Rating: R (for intense war violence and language)
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Distributor: A24Movie Insider+1Time+1Apple TV+1Decider+1
Warfare is currently available in theaters and for digital rental or purchase on platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. A streaming release on Max is anticipated later in 2025. What to Watch+1Rotten Tomatoes+1
🗣️ Critical Reception
The film has been met with widespread acclaim:
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Rotten Tomatoes: 93% (Certified Fresh)
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IMDb: 7.9/10
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Decider: "A brutally realistic portrayal of modern combat... joins the ranks of The Hurt Locker and Saving Private Ryan." What to WatchApple TVDecider
Critics have praised Warfare for its visceral authenticity and emotional depth, highlighting its unfiltered depiction of the chaos and brotherhood inherent in combat. Decider+1Rotten Tomatoes+1
For a glimpse into the film's intense atmosphere, you can watch the official trailer below:
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