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Mayday

Name: Mayday
Genre: Action, Comedy, War
Duration: 1 h 50 min
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh, Marcin Dorociński, Maria Bakalova, David Morse

2026 · 1h 50m · Action · Comedy · War

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When a U.S. Navy pilot on a top-secret mission during the Cold War gets trapped behind enemy lines, his only chance at survival is to form an alliance with an eccentri…

86/100

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WHAT IT'S ABOUT

When a U.S. Navy pilot on a top-secret mission during the Cold War gets trapped behind enemy lines, his only chance at survival is to form an alliance with an eccentric ex-KGB agent.

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86/100

WORTH IT

WORTH ITWhen a U.S. Navy pilot on a top-secret mission during the Cold War gets trapped behind enemy lines, his only chance at survival is to form an alliance with an eccentri…

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WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a conflict-driven story shaped by war and its human cost

02A manageable 110-minute runtime and a fast, momentum-first watch define the practical movie-night fit

03Its early 8.0/10 TMDB audience score is useful, but the vote count is still modest enough to treat it as supporting evidence rather than the whole verdict

MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch Mayday?

Mayday belongs in your night if you are ready for conflict, danger, and the human consequences of war. It is a fast, momentum-first watch, with a manageable 110-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 5/10 and emotional impact at 5/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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