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Momoa and Bautista Shine in Action-Packed 'The Wrecking Crew'

1/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Wrecking Crew streams on Prime Video, starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista as estranged half-brothers reuniting in Hawaii after their father's mysterious death.
Ángel Manuel Soto directs the film, nodding to Lethal Weapon.
Critics praise the chemistry between the leads and the film's action, with an 82% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Claes Bang and Morena Baccarin co-star in the film, which originated from Momoa's desire for a Hawaii-set buddy film.

History

Historical Context

Released on March 6, 1987, "Lethal Weapon," directed by Richard Donner, revitalized the buddy cop genre with its blend of action and humor, featuring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as mismatched LAPD detectives. The film's success, grossing over $120 million, led to three sequels and inspired a wave of similar films, reflecting ongoing themes of family and reconciliation in action narratives.

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Story summary

The Wrecking Crew streams on Prime Video, starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista as estranged half-brothers reuniting in Hawaii after their father's mysterious death.
Ángel Manuel Soto directs the film, nodding to Lethal Weapon.
Critics praise the chemistry between the leads and the film's action, with an 82% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Claes Bang and Morena Baccarin co-star in the film, which originated from Momoa's desire for a Hawaii-set buddy film.

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