Director: Rod Lurie
Cast: Scott Eastwood, Colin Hanks, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Taylor John Smith, Lorne MacFadyen
Lucky Strike is a 2026 British action-drama film directed by Rod Lurie, following an American soldier's desperate fight for survival behind German lines during the Battle of the Bulge. Starring Scott Eastwood and Colin Hanks, the film delivers a tense, ground-level portrait of World War II's most brutal winter campaign.
What is Lucky Strike about?
December 1944. The German offensive tears through Allied lines in the Ardennes forest, scattering American units across frozen Belgian terrain. One wounded soldier, separated from his company and deep in enemy-controlled territory, must rely on sheer instinct, hard-learned spy tradecraft, and a battered hand-radio to stay alive. With German patrols closing in and his ammunition nearly exhausted, every choice becomes a wager between concealment and action. The story moves through snowbound farmhouses, frozen tree lines, and desperate radio transmissions as the soldier attempts to thread his way back to friendly forces — never certain who, if anyone, is listening on the other end.
Cast & crew
Rod Lurie, known for taut military dramas, directs from a script that keeps the action intimate and the stakes personal. Scott Eastwood leads as the embattled soldier, bringing a physical stoicism shaped by years of action roles. Colin Hanks and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor provide grounding support, while Taylor John Smith rounds out the core ensemble. The cast was chosen to anchor a story that depends on faces as much as firepower.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, war films set against recognizable historical flashpoints carry a particular weight. Stories of soldiers isolated, outnumbered, and forced to improvise resonate deeply within a community that has seen its own generations shaped by conflict and displacement. Lucky Strike plays on universal themes — loyalty, endurance, the will to return home — that travel across cultural lines. The film is presented in its original English audio without Persian dubbing or subtitles, making it an accessible option for bilingual households and for diaspora viewers comfortable with English-language cinema.
Where & how to watch
Lucky Strike is available now on K-Time in its original English audio. Stream on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Start watching today and cancel anytime.