Directed and written by David Ayer, Fury is a war and action film that hit theaters in 2014. Led by Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, and Logan Lerman, the movie explores the final days of World War II, set deep within Nazi Germany. The film will be available on HBO Max starting from January 10, 2026.
April 1945. As the Allies launch their final assault across Europe, Sergeant Don "Wardaddy" Collier leads a crew of five American soldiers inside a tank dubbed Fury. Fatigued after years of relentless fighting, these men are tasked with a nearly impossible mission: push far behind enemy lines to strike at a resolute foe, even as Nazi Germany's collapse looms on the horizon.
The arrival of Norman Ellison, a young and inexperienced soldier, throws the group's dynamic into chaos. Facing the brutality of the frontline and the moral dilemmas imposed by war, he quickly becomes the viewer’s entry point into this claustrophobic world, where survival hinges on both the crew’s unity and their ability to confront the enemy.
Unlike many war films that focus on iconic, large-scale battles, Fury sets itself in a less commonly depicted period: the final tumultuous days of the conflict when American soldiers are worn down and facing an even more chaotic violence. Director David Ayer draws on veterans’ testimonies and real-life events involving armored units to ground his story in a stark, realistic portrayal.
The filming, primarily carried out in the UK, stood out for its use of authentic historical tanks, including a genuine German Tiger I borrowed from the Bovington Tank Museum. The entire movie was shot on film, a deliberate decision by the director to enhance the gritty texture and rawness of the visuals.
The tone of the film is dark, direct, and devoid of excessive heroism. Fury appeals to viewers who favor immersive war stories, emphasizing camaraderie, moral exhaustion, and the brutal daily reality of combat. It can be compared to works like Saving Private Ryan for its realism or The Thin Red Line for its meditative exploration of humanity amidst chaos, all while maintaining a tightly confined and claustrophobic atmosphere.
Fury | 2014
In theaters: October 22, 2014
Available on HBO Max: January 10, 2026
Action, Drama, War | Runtime: 2h 14min
Directed by David Ayer | Starring Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman
Original title: Fury
United States
By focusing on a single unit over a tight timeframe, Fury offers a gritty and immersive portrayal of war, where victory doesn’t erase the toll of losses or trauma. The film stands out as a defining piece of 2010s war cinema.
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Dates and Opening Time
Starts January 10, 2026
Recommended age
From 12 years old
Official website
www.fury-lefilm.fr
