It’s been a big year forMark Wahlberg, who already has two hits under his belt in 2024 —The Union, an action thriller withHalle Berry, andArthur the King, the heartfelt animal drama which also starsSimu Liu. However, more than 15 years ago, Wahlberg played Bob Lee Swagger inShooter, which has gone on to become one of his most famous roles and movies in his 30-year+ career.Shooter, which also starsMichael PeñaandKate Mara, has made its way back to the Paramount+ top 10, after spending a considerable amount of time there earlier in the summer. The film also starsDanny Glover,Rhona Mitra, andTate Donovan, and it currently sits at a"rotten"48% score from critics and an 80% rating from general audiences onRotten Tomatoes.
Shooteris based on the novelPoint of ImpactbyStephen Hunter, andJonathan Lemkinpenned the screenplay for the film. Lemkin is best known for his work as a scribe onLethal Weapon 4, the action film starringMel Gibson, andThe Devil’s Advocate, the 1997 legal thriller starringKeanu Reeves. His only work since writingShooterin 2007 was penning one episode of theShooterspin-off series which is streaming on Tubi.Antoine FuquadirectedShooter, and he’s best known for helming all three installments in theDenzel Washington-led action franchise,The Equalizer. He also teamed up withWill Smithin 2022 forEmancipation, which is streaming on Apple TV+, and he will next directMichael, theMichael Jacksonbiopic starringColman DomingoandMiles Teller, which is due in theaters on July 05, 2025.
What Other Mark Wahlberg Movies Are on Streaming?
The Union, the aforementioned Wahlberg team-up action film withHalle Berry, is available to stream on Netflix, whileArthur the Kingis only available to stream on Starz. Wahlberg also starred inThe Family Planin 2023, an action comedy which is streaming exclusively on Apple TV+. He strayed away from the action drama in 2022 by starring inFather Stu, the story of the boxer-turned-preist, which is currently streaming on Hulu. Wahlberg also starred alongsideWinston DukeandPost MaloneinSpenser Confidential, the 2020 buddy cop action film streaming on Netflix.
Shooterstars Mark Wahlberg and Danny Glover and was written by Jonathan Lemkin and directed by Antoine Fuqua. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and watchShooteronParamount+.
Shooter follows a highly skilled marksman who is coaxed out of retirement for a mission to thwart an assassination plot against the President. However, he finds himself framed for the attempt, prompting a perilous journey to clear his name while uncovering a deeper conspiracy.
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