Alan Ritchson and Henry Cavill’s R-rated action thriller The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare remains one of the biggest hits on Netflix, and it has now reached a major milestone. The Ritchie-directed movie has spent exactly two weeks on Netflix’s Top 10 in the US, according to data from September 30, 2026. It currently sits at Number 5 on the platform.
When this was put together, the Ritchie film sat above M. Night Shyamalan’s Knock at the Cabin and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish on the chart, showing that it is managing to stay ahead despite being up against strong rivals.
Ritchson and Cavill’s Shared History
Cavill and Ritchson both build their reputations around fast-paced performances on film and television alike. Cavill has appeared in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and Mission: Impossible — Fallout. Ritchson’s standout role comes from Reacher, where he plays the titular veteran-turned-vagrant, facing a new enemy every season.
Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare brings two actors together on screen in one key action movie, with each taking on a part tied to real-life wartime figures. One plays Gus March-Phillips, a character based on the man whose life story gave rise to James Bond; the other takes on Anders Lassen, a figure who played a major role in Operation Postmaster, which serves as the film’s central event.
Netflix premiered the movie as an instant streaming hit, and it has kept growing in popularity week after week since then.
Why the Movie Keeps Climbing
The general public has received the film warmly, far more than the professional critics. It carries a 68% on Rotten Tomatoes from 168 reviews, yet it boasts a Verified Hot 91%, drawn from over 1,000 verified ratings.
The film’s fast-paced style, appealing main characters, and foundation in true occurrences have kept it among the Top 10, well after its opening week. Its staying power stands out considering the tough competition from other films released at the same time.
Ritchie’s Streaming Run
Several of Guy Ritchie’s projects have been showing up near the top of charts across platforms, with more than one release contributing to his current run of success.
- The Gentleman season 2 has been in Netflix’s global Top 10 since it premiered on September 3.
- MobLand season 2 has been airing Fridays on Paramount+, maintaining a solid spot on the platform after just two episodes.
- Season 3 of The Gentleman has already been confirmed and is expected to go into production relatively soon.
- MobLand has also been renewed for season 3.
On the movie side, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare perfectly encapsulates Ritchie’s streaming success. With Ritchson and Cavill leading the charge, the film’s core characters are just as memorable as the performances of its lead actors.
The film has a runtime of 120 minutes and went into release on April 19, 2024. Guy Ritchie directed the project, working from a screenplay he wrote alongside Eric Johnson. Chad Oman, Jerry Bruckheimer, John Friedberg, and Ivan Atkinson took on producer roles for the production.
The film has held up well on Netflix, which stands out considering how strong the surrounding lineup is.
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