Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- witty
- energetic
- irreverent
- action movie night
- casual weekend viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film to be an entertaining but formulaic action comedy, praising its physical spectacle and lead charisma while noting the uninspired script.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jonny and James Hale reunite after their father's mysterious death and must work through their fractured relationship.
The brothers uncover buried secrets connected to their father's legacy and a conspiracy threatening the family.
Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista anchor the film as the reunited half-brothers, with reviews emphasizing their magnetism and energy.
The film foregrounds hand to hand combat and an explosive helicopter chase.
Films like The Wrecking Crew, and why
The Other Guys
shares the action comedy, mismatched-brothers chemistry, family conflict, and explosive set pieces
The Nice Guys
shares the buddy action format, conspiracy mystery, irreverent humor, and charismatic male leads
Warrior
shares the brotherhood drama, crime conspiracy, hand to hand combat, and fast-moving spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Ángel Manuel Soto
- Release Date
- 2026-01-28
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (1292)
Cast
- Dave Bautista
- Jason Momoa
- Temuera Morrison
- Morena Baccarin
- Roimata Fox
- Frankie Adams
- Claes Bang
- Jacob Batalon
- Maia Kealoha
- Stephen Root
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Wrecking Crew about?
- Estranged half-brothers turn a dangerous investigation into a bruising, wisecracking fight to protect their family legacy.
- What is The Wrecking Crew like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Wrecking Crew as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Wrecking Crew violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in The Wrecking Crew as brutal.
- What did critics think of The Wrecking Crew?
- Critics broadly found the film to be an entertaining but formulaic action comedy, praising its physical spectacle and lead charisma while noting the uninspired script.
- Which films are like The Wrecking Crew?
- Films with a similar feel include The Other Guys, The Nice Guys, and Warrior.
- How long is The Wrecking Crew?
- The Wrecking Crew runs 125 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Wrecking Crew?
- In United States, The Wrecking Crew streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
