A former pilot's rescue mission into Iraq becomes a brisk, absurdist, and broad campy comedy.
Pulpy and crowd-pleasing, with big broad humor. A comfort watch at a brisk pace.
Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 28, 2026.
Some innuendo or implied sex and mild language, about what a PG-13 should carry.
Rated PG-13, but by what is on screen our estimate is fine from about 10.
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Topper Harley is found to be working as an odd-job-man in a monastery. The CIA want him to lead a rescue mission into Iraq, to rescue the last rescue team, who went in to rescue the last rescue team—who went in to rescue hostages left behind after Desert Storm.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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