Invincible: Angelina Jolie's war biopic comes to Netflix

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis · Updated on July 22, 2025 at 05:49 p.m. · Published on November 22, 2014 at 03:05 a.m.
The Angelina Jolie-directed film Invincible (Unbroken), starring Jack O'Connell, arrives on Netflix on July 18, 2025. A war biopic inspired by a true story.

The film Invincible(Unbroken), directed by Angelina Jolie, will be available on Netflix from July 18, 2025. This dramaticbiopic traces the destiny of Louis Zamperini, Olympic athlete turned American soldier during the Second World War. Adapted from the book by Laura Hillenbrand, the feature highlights a true story of survival, resilience and courage in the face of extreme hardship. It stars Jack O'Connell, Domhnall Gleeson and Garrett Hedlund.

The trailer shows the key stages of Louis Zamperini's journey: from the Olympic track to the Japanese POW camps, via 47 days adrift at sea.

When and where can I see Invincible?

Invincible will be available on Netflix from July 18, 2025.

Synopsis: The incredible fate of Olympic runner and World War II hero Louis "Louie" Zamperini, whose plane crashed into the sea in 1942, killing eight crew members and leaving the three survivors on a lifeboat where two of them survived for 47 days, before being captured by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp.

A true story of endurance

The film follows the exceptional story of Louis Zamperini, whose life was turned upside down after the Second World War. A former Olympic athlete, he became an aviator in the US Army. After his plane crashed in the Pacific, he survived at sea for 47 days before being captured. Invincible explores his struggle to survive in extreme conditions, but also his resilience in the face of inhumane treatment in Japanese prison camps.

Directed by Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie's adaptation of a well-documented and acclaimed biography is one of her first large-scale productions. The film strives to show the human dimension of its subject, without lapsing into simplistic heroism. Scenes of war, drift and imprisonment are treated with sobriety, in the service of a story centered on physical and mental endurance.

A sober, committed performance

Jack O'Connell plays Louis Zamperini in a demanding role, marked by physical transformation and psychological suffering. He is joined by Domhnall Gleeson and Garrett Hedlund as other soldiers caught up in the conflict. The film is based on a meticulous historical reconstruction, enhanced by naturalistic photography and a linear narrative that follows the chronology of events.

Audience and comparisons

Invincible is aimed at viewers drawn to war biopics, survival tales and true stories. It could be of interest to fans of films such asLone Survivor,Hacksaw Ridge and 127 Hours. With its factual and emotional approach, it also stands out as a work about resilience and individual memory in the face of global conflict.

The essentials about Invincible

Invincible(Unbroken), directed by Angelina Jolie and released in 2015, is a dramatic biopic retracing the life of Olympic runner Louis Zamperini. A survivor of a plane crash and then a prisoner of war, he became a symbol of tenacity in the face of the worst trials. Based on a true story, the film sheds light on an extraordinary destiny through sober, immersive direction. Available on Netflix from July 18, 2025.

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Starts July 18, 2025

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