Andrew Garfield is a name that has been around since the early 2010s. Even though he might be forever known for his role in Spiderman, the actor has a long history in films. After gaining international recognition with The Social Network in 2010. The actor rose to fame with his stint as The Amazing Spiderman. And is now considered one of America’s most loved actors.

That is why it came as no surprise that while Netflix is adding to its collection of wartime series and movies, the media company decided to add the movie that earned Andrew Garfield his first Oscar nomination

Andrew Garfield’s Oscar-winning movie is coming to Netflix

According to a fan page on X (formerly Twitter), Netflix recently announced that they would be adding Andrew Garfield and Mel Gibson’s Hacksaw Ridge on September 1st. This came after the streaming giant revealed that it would be adding two HBO series to its library. Just like when the film debuted, fans of the film and the actor immediately flooded the comments section to express their joy.

The Oscar-winning movie which came out in 2016, also landed Andrew Garfield, his first ever Oscar nomination, back in 2016. The film depicts the true story of Desmond Doss, a religious man who joins the US Army but does not believe in war. However, he risked his life to save 75 others during the Battle of Okinawa. Throughout the film, Doss does not once pick up a weapon or go into battle to fight. Given that it is set during World War II, it paints the story of a man who stuck to his beliefs no matter the hardships.

The wartime epic gained global levels of recognition, with Andrew Garfield’s performance being deemed remarkable by anyone who saw it. So fans who have not seen the movie are in for a treat when they finally get to stream it.

Andrew Garfield’s unforgettable performance

This was not the only performance of Andrew Garfield’s that got him the recognition he deserved, but it was the first one to bring him up for an Oscar. While this differed completely from his role as Spiderman, it showed the audience that the actor had a diverse range.

Teaming up with director Mel Gibson, Garfield embodied his character and really took the viewers through an emotional journey filled with violence, blood, and the guilt of a man who just wants to serve his country. While watching the actor fall in love on screen, it is impossible to not fall along with his love interest.

While Gibson might have started as a gamble due to his overtly religious nature, the director and actor ended up finding the perfect middle ground between real life and miracles where their film, Hacksaw Ridge, could exist in harmony.

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