The military drama Pressure starring Brendan Fraser will premiere on Russian online streaming services on August 28. The film will become available for viewing on digital platforms Okko, Wink, Start, and Kion.
The streaming launch comes almost two and a half months after the picture made its theatrical debut in Russia on June 18. During its domestic cinema run, the release earned more than 14 million rubles.
Box office performance and critical reception
In the global box office, the production generated a modest $20 million against a budget of $30 million. Review aggregators compile scores based on published film criticism and audience responses to measure commercial and artistic performance.
Despite its low theatrical earnings, the movie earned strong feedback from both viewers and professional reviewers. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the drama received an 86 percent approval rating from critics and a 95 percent score from general users.
Plot and star cast
The narrative of Pressure unfolds 72 hours before the historic Normandy landings. The story centers on General Dwight D. Eisenhower and BBC meteorologist James Stagg as they work to plan the massive military operation, aiming to give Allied troops the best chance of victory in battle.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower served as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe during World War II before later becoming the 34th President of the United States. The Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, marked the largest seaborne invasion in history and opened a major Western Front against Nazi Germany.
Brendan Fraser leads the cast alongside Andrew Scott, Kerry Condon, and Damian Lewis, among other actors. Fraser is widely recognized for his starring role in The Mummy franchise, while Scott gained acclaim in Sherlock, Condon appeared in Formula 1, and Lewis starred in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
