Against the Sun

Right now you can watch Against the Sun in the US on Angel Studios and Kanopy — and it moves faster than most of the genre's competition. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 219 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Tom Felton is the obvious draw, but the supporting cast gives the action its context. Available now on Angel Studios — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Against the Sun earns its spot. The choreography in Against the Sun serves the story instead of interrupting it. A WWII pilot, bombardier, and radioman find themselves adrift on a lifeboat without food or water after being forced to ditch their plane during a scouting mission. Tom Felton and Garret Dillahunt lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2014. The action sequences are expensive-looking without drawing attention to their own budget — they serve the story rather than interrupting it. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want their entertainment to move fast and not waste a scene, Against the Sun respects your time. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Tom Felton's performance is the throughline that holds the bigger action elements together. Give it twenty minutes and decide — most viewers do not stop there.