Tom Hardy’s brutal western Masterpiece is officially streaming again on HBO Max. Collider has announced that the film is returning to the platform, and the timing could not be better for fans of the actor’s gritty work.
The news comes on the heels of a busy stretch for Hardy, whose career has included some of the most memorable performances of recent years. From his turn as the main villain in The Revenant to his current work on Guy Ritchie’s TV series MobLand, Hardy has kept audiences hooked.
The Return
Collider has announced that the film is streaming again on HBO Max. The phrase “brutal western Masterpiece” describes the film itself, not a trailer, and the announcement draws attention back to a performance that has aged well.
Hardy’s Career So Far
Hardy’s career has been defined by gritty, physical roles. His turn as the main villain, John S. Fitzgerald, in The Revenant was a pivotal moment in the film, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass. Alejandro González Iñárritu directed the ambitious project, winning the Best Director prize at the Academy Awards. Emmanuel Lubezki took home the Best Cinematography prize.
The Revenant was a big hit both with critics and at the box office. It scored a $530 million box office haul worldwide against a production budget of $135 million. That haul split between a domestic haul of $184 million and a further $349 million from overseas markets, making The Revenant the 13th highest-grossing movie first released in 2015.
Eleven years later, the film is still a hit. It is currently the third-most-watched movie on HBO Max in the world at the time of writing.
The Cast of MobLand
MobLand Season 2 is set to begin streaming on September 18. The season sees Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, and Paddy Considine all returning alongside Tom Hardy’s Harry Da Souza. The show follows Harry Da Souza, and the cast brings together actors with decades of experience.
Brosnan is known for Mamma Mia!, Mirren for Gosford Park, and Considine for Doctor Sleep.
The Revenant Legacy
The Revenant remains a touchstone for Hardy’s career. He starred as the main villain, John S. Fitzgerald, in the visually stunning film, which is led by Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass. Hardy’s performance was a key part of the film’s appeal, and the movie’s commercial success speaks to the strength of that work.
Alejandro González Iñárritu’s direction and Emmanuel Lubezki’s cinematography were recognized at the Academy Awards, with Iñárritu winning Best Director and Lubezki taking the Best Cinematography prize.
The Road Ahead
The film’s return is a reminder of Hardy’s range. The announcement is a win for Hardy’s profile.
The question of whether the film is actually conquering any charts remains open. But the announcement is doing its job.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MobLand Season 2 begins streaming | September 18 |
| The Revenant on HBO Max | Currently streaming |