Surrounded

Between the noise of everything else out there, Surrounded in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video moves at a pace worth keeping up with. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Letitia Wright is the obvious draw, but the supporting cast gives the action its context. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Surrounded keeps coming up in conversation. Surrounded understands that stakes only matter if you care who is at risk. After her stagecoach is ambushed, a woman is tasked with holding a dangerous outlaw captive and must survive the day when the bandit’s gang tries to free him. The physicality Letitia Wright and Jamie Bell bring elevates every sequence. Surrounded came out in 2023. What separates Surrounded from disposable action entertainment is character work that survives the explosions. 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, Surrounded respects your time. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Letitia Wright is the obvious draw, but the supporting cast gives the action the context it needs to land. The action holds up because the character work underneath it never lets up.

Surrounded was released in 2023, directed by Anthony Mandler. The full 100-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.