After a string of disappointments that left fans reeling from the loss of Geralt and Superman, Henry Cavill stormed back onto the scene in 2024 with a vengeance, armed with a slew of new releases. First, he debuted as a dashing spy in Argylle, followed by The Ministry of the Ungentlemanly Warfare. Although fans hoped Cavill’s latest endeavors would mark a triumphant return to form, both films initially fell flat, with the latter bombing at the box office. However, in a twist of fate, the streaming era has proven that timing is everything, and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare has finally found footing on streaming.

As the clock ticks to 2025, Cavill is busy rewriting the script for a true Hollywood comeback story.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Guy Ritchie’s action comedy film starring Henry Cavill, is based on Damien Lewis’ Churchill’s Secret Warriors: The Explosive True Story of the Special Forces Desperadoes of WWII. Although the film had fans on edge before its release, it failed to leave a mark at the box office. However, as per Henry Cavill's Updates on X, the film ranked #6 on Amazon Prime’s most popular films list of 2024.

According to official box office records, the flick was released on April 19 this year with 2 hours and 2 minutes running time. Unlike Argylle, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare earned positive reviews from critics. Yet, it was a box office bomb. Ritchie’s film grossed only $27.3 million on a $60 million budget. However, following its streaming debut in May, Amazon Prime may have changed the trajectory of its reception single-handedly, making it the 6th most popular film this year.

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Although this Henry Cavill project is not the only flick to have found new life on streaming after being declared a box-office flop, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’s newfound popularity prompts curiosity.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is a 2024 action comedy, directed, co-written, and co-produced by Guy Ritchie. It stars Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Alan Ritchson, Henry Golding, and Alex Pettyfer, and follows a drastically fictionalized account of Operation Postmaster. Loosely based on the true story of the formation of the British Special Operations Executive during World War II, the movie narrates the story of a group of unconventional warriors.

These warriors, led by Winston Churchill, were required to conduct clandestine operations behind the enemy lines. The plot follows the early days of SOE, and as the story unfolds, the movie chronicles the daring missions where unorthodox tactics are prioritized to win the war. While it promised to deliver a gripping and action-packed portrayal of a fascinating chapter in history, its new life on streaming proves fans have been enjoying the time warp at Cavill’s hands.

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