Russell Crowe has built a career on commanding the screen, from Oscar-winning turns to gritty genre fare. But his latest streaming hit, the military thriller Land of Bad, is about to vanish from Netflix. Mark your calendars: the film leaves the service on July 18, 2026.
Directed by William Eubank—who previously helmed the sci-fi indie The Signal and the underwater horror Underwater—Land of Bad pairs Crowe with Liam Hemsworth and his brother Luke Hemsworth. The story follows a squad of American soldiers ambushed during a mission in the Philippines, with only a drone pilot (Crowe) providing support from afar. It's a taut survival thriller that leans on tense set pieces and a strong ensemble.
Despite a modest theatrical run that grossed just $7 million against a $20 million budget, the film found its audience on streaming. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 66% critics' score but a stellar 93% audience rating, earning a "Verified Hot" badge. The consensus praises its "exciting set pieces" and "smartly assembled cast," even if it leans on genre conventions.
Crowe has shifted his focus in recent years to mid-budget projects like Unhinged, The Pope's Exorcist, and the upcoming WWII drama Nuremberg. He's also popped up in superhero blockbusters—Man of Steel, Kraven the Hunter, and Thor: Love and Thunder—often in supporting roles. Land of Bad marks a rare team-up with the Hemsworth brothers, adding a layer of family chemistry to the action.
If you haven't caught it yet, now's the time. For more on what's streaming, check out our list of the most universally beloved Netflix shows. And if you're craving more survival thrills, Station Eleven offers a different kind of post-apocalyptic tension.
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