Last Stand at Sea: The Heroic Saga of Navy Seal Mike Thornton

Production Details

Title: Untitled Navy Seal Project

Format: HBSVOD Feature / Prime Video

Production Begins: January 2026

Filming Location: Gold Coast, Australia – Thailand

Producer: Todd Lieberman, Sylvester Stallone, Alex Young, Alan Rautbort

Writer: Mark Semos, Alan Ritchson, Jason Hall

Director: Patrick Hughes

Director of Photography: Aaron Morton

1st Assistant Director: James McGrady

Production Manager: Sharon Miller, Deborah Glover

Cast: Alan Ritchson, Joe Cole, Hoa Xuande

Costume Designer: Jenny Jue

Synopsis

The film will follow NAVY Seal Mike Thornton during the final days of the Vietnam War as he leads a desperate last stand after five men are trapped behind enemy lines in North Vietnam. Outnumbered by an army of 150 soldiers, they fight through relentless enemy fire before making a harrowing retreat into the South China Sea. With both a gravely wounded lieutenant and fellow soldier tied to him, Thornton swims for hours through hostile waters to reach safety, an act of valor that earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Company name

Entertainment Rd, Oxenford
Qld
4210
Australia

Email: enquiries@villageroadshowstudios.com.au
Phone: +61 7 5585 9666

Hidden Pictures

Phone: 818-475-7730
Email: asst@allycatentertainment.com
Website: hiddenpicturesmedia.com

Balboa Productions

Phone: 424-527-0077 – 424-278-1310
Email: jobs.balboaproductions@gmail.com – kourosh@balboa-productions.com

Amazon MGM Studios

9336 W. Washington Blvd.
Culver City
90232
USA

Phone: 310-573-2305
Email: amazonstudioscontactus@amazon.com

About Untitled Navy Seal Project

This film chronicles the last days of the Vietnam War through the eyes of Navy Seal Mike Thornton. As he leads a small team confronted by overwhelming enemy forces, viewers gain insight into the bravery required for survival under such dire circumstances. The narrative highlights a critical moment when five men become trapped behind enemy lines in North Vietnam. Thornton’s determination and resilience shine as he navigates hostile waters alongside a wounded lieutenant and a fellow soldier, culminating in a commendable act that brought him national recognition.