The bulk of War Machine follows Ritchson’s character (known only as “81”) and a squadron of would-be Army Rangers on a training mission that goes sideways when they encounter a deadly alien ship.

War Machine director Patrick Hughes challenges star Alan Ritchson to complete a series of tasks on household machines while riding in a very bumpy vehicle. Stream War Machine now on Netflix.

Netflix’s new action thriller War Machine may feature an “unimaginable threat,” though director Patrick Hughes insists the film’s foundation is rooted in something very real: the grueling training ...