Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Covenant’ Finds Streaming Success After Box Office Disappointment
Despite earning critical acclaim with an 82% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a near-perfect 98% audience score, Guy Ritchie’s war drama The Covenant underperformed at the box office, earning less than half of its $55 million production budget. However, the film has experienced a resurgence in popularity, becoming a streaming hit on platforms like Netflix and Viaplay.
Released on April 21, 2023, The Covenant initially struggled to find its audience in theaters. According to reports, the film is now finding the recognition it deserves through streaming services. In the U.S., it recently landed as the ninth-most-watched film on Netflix. Simultaneously, the movie has dominated international platforms, topping charts on Viaplay in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, and RaiPlay in Italy.
The film became available digitally in the U.S. on May 9, 2023, followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release on June 20 via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Amazon Prime Video began streaming The Covenant in Canada four days prior, on May 5, 2023.
The Covenant stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Master Sergeant John Kinley and Dar Salim as Ahmed Abdullah, the Afghan interpreter who risks everything to save Kinley’s life. The cast also includes Sean Sagar as Charlie “Jizzy” Crow, Jason Wong as Joshua “JJ” Jung, Rhys Yates as Tom “Tom Cat” Hancock, Christian Ochoa as Eduardo “Chow Chow” Lopez, and Bobby Schofield as Steve Kersher.
What is The Covenant About?
The film centers on the bond between Sergeant Kinley and Ahmed, an Afghan interpreter initially motivated by financial gain. After an ambush leaves Kinley stranded, Ahmed embarks on a perilous journey to rescue him, demonstrating extraordinary courage and loyalty. Upon returning home, Kinley discovers that Ahmed and his family were denied the promised safe passage to America. Driven by a sense of obligation, Kinley returns to the war zone to fulfill his promise and rescue Ahmed and his family from the looming threat of the Taliban.
The Covenant is currently streaming on Netflix in the U.S. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
