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The Mosquito Bowl

2026 2 h 8 min Drama · War · History

Four college football stars enlist after Pearl Harbor and, on the eve of the Battle of Okinawa, play a game that may be their last.

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About the film

Trained for glory, called to war.

What it’s about

In 1945, as the war in the Pacific nears its climax, four former college football standouts who joined the US Marines after Pearl Harbor prepare for the assault on Okinawa. With other servicemen, they get a chance to play one more match, bringing together some of the strongest football players of their generation. The game takes place just before they ship out to the front, and many participants do not know it will be their final time on a field.

What hooks you

Peter Berg directs and also appears as Gen. Buckner. The cast includes Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Galitzine, Ray Nicholson as Tony Butkovich, and Tom Francis as Dave Schreiner. The score is by Explosions in the Sky. The film is based on real events and a book.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who likes war dramas grounded in actual history, stories of brotherhood under extreme pressure, or sports narratives where a single game carries deep emotional weight.

In collections
World War II Movies
Technical details
Country
United States
Year
2026
Genres
Drama, War, History, Biography, Sports
Running time
2h 8min
Age rating
17+
MPAA
R
World premiere
Oct 22, 2026

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Creative team

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Director Peter Berg
Starring
  1. 01 Bill Skarsgård Actor
  2. 02 Nicholas Galitzine Actor
  3. 03 Peter Berg Gen. Buckner
  4. 04 Ray Nicholson Tony Butkovich
  5. 05 Tom Francis Dave Schreiner
  6. 06 Olga Petsa Butkovich's sister
  7. 07 Brent Comer George Murphy
  8. 08 Stacy Clausen Actor
  9. 09 Jack Ingram Wilson
  10. 10 Pat McAfee Drill Instructor
  11. 11 Ella Newton Jane

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