Mark Wahlberg was building his acting career in the late 1990s with roles in films like Fear, Boogie Nights, and Three Kings. These movies, along with a popular disaster film based on a real-life event, helped launch him into the public eye and allowed him to showcase his dramatic skills. Though critics didn’t love it, the 2000 film was a box office success. Now, over 26 years later, it’s available to stream again on Peacock.
The movie The Perfect Storm recounts the true story of the fishing vessel Andrea Gail, which was lost at sea during a powerful storm in 1991. Adapted from Sebastian Junger’s book and written for the screen by William D. Wittliff, the film was released in theaters on June 30, 2000, earning $41.3 million during its opening weekend. Ultimately, it grossed $328 million worldwide, significantly exceeding its $120 million production budget. After being available for rental or purchase digitally for a period, The Perfect Storm became available to stream on Peacock starting January 1, 2026.
Featuring a stellar cast including George Clooney, Diane Lane, and John C. Reilly, The Perfect Storm feels like a classic, big-budget movie from a bygone era. It’s a dramatic and visually impressive disaster film that focuses on the lives of hardworking people and their dedication to their families. Be warned: it’s a deeply emotional story with a heartbreaking conclusion. Here’s what the movie is about:
The Perfect Storm is a movie based on a real event, following the brave fishermen and coast guard personnel who face dangerous conditions at work every day. In 1991, their fears came true when three powerful storms combined off the coast, creating one of the most intense and destructive storms ever recorded.
What’s Next for Mark Wahlberg?
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Mark Wahlberg has been consistently working in films like Flight Risk, Arthur the King, The Family Plan 2, and Play Dirty over the past few years, and he’s showing no signs of stopping. Even at 54, he remains energetic and currently has three more movies in the works.
Two films are currently being finalized. Balls Up is an action comedy starring Paul Walter Hauser, about two colleagues who accidentally cause trouble at the World Cup Final in Brazil. By Any Means is a historical crime thriller that follows a famous mafia hitman and a young Black FBI agent as they work together to solve the murders of civil rights leaders in Mississippi in 1966.
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On top of everything else, Mark Wahlberg is currently filming the comedy Weekend Warriors with Vera Farmiga, Indie DesRoches, Wood Harris, and Mark Linn-Baker. Neither Weekend Warriors nor his other recent film has a release date yet. In the meantime, you can watch The Perfect Storm now on Peacock.
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