Pressure
In the hours before D-Day, one decision changed the world.
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice—launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.
Directed by Anthony Maras · Thriller · History · War · 101 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Anthony Maras
Studio
Working Title Films / StudioCanal UK
Release
2026-05-28
Runtime
101 min
Genres
Thriller, History, War, Drama
Cast & Characters
Dwight ‘Ike’ Eisenhower
Brendan Fraser
Kay Summersby
Kerry Condon
Irving Krick
Chris Messina
Bernard ‘Monty’ Montgomery
Damian Lewis
Liz Stagg
Tamsin Topolski
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Critical Assessment
Pressure holds 7.7/10 on TMDb (381 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of September 13, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.7/10 on TMDb (381 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pressure good? What are critics saying?+
Pressure holds 7.7/10 on TMDb (381 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is Pressure?+
Pressure has a runtime of 101 min.
Who directed Pressure?+
Pressure was directed by Anthony Maras.
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Pressure is available to stream, rent, or buy on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to the movie "Pressure" is largely positive, with reviewers praising its tense standoff over weather forecasts. Many reviewers also noted that the lack of jeopardy did not detract from their experience. Some viewers are looking forward to watching the film, while others expressed skepticism about its accuracy.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Weather is something that affects us all, though it’s also something to which most of us pay little attention unless there are potential or actual consequences at stake; then they often take on paramount importance. The impact can be somewhat ameliorated with an accurate forecast…
Brent Marchant · 7/10Check out my full review @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/pressure-2026-a-terrific-ensemble-elevates-a-story-that-never-quite-earns-its-runtime/ Rating: B- PRESSURE turns the 72 hours before D-Day into a tense standoff over weather forecasts, and its ensemble makes the wait genuine…
Manuel São Bento · 6/10OK, so anyone who knows anything at all about D-Day ought to already know the outcome of this quite tautly paced drama, but that lack of jeopardy doesn't impact too much on this tale about whether/weather or not the landings should go ahead on the day selected by Eisenhower (Bren…
CinemaSerf · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
Definitely gonna watch this. Been watching a lot of other war films, but this looks like my ticket to a front row seat experience.
@MasonCarey-m7b · 0 likesNot another one ...we already have the Longest Day and Saving Private Ryan and the Big Red One...let's hope it gets the facts right..
@Terry.W · 1 likes
