The Union soundtrack: A definitive guide to all the songs in the movie

Julian Farino's latest movie, The Union, premiered on Netflix on August 17, 2024, to mixed critical acclaim. Despite this, it has become a hit among fans due to its fun and engaging premise and the presence of some big names like Mark Wahlberg, Halle Berry, and Mike Colter.

The movie features some very good work with the camera, editing, and script. But another thing that stands out in the movie is its incredible soundtrack, which has proved to be crucial for almost all action movies over the history of cinema.

Helmed by Rupert Gregson-Williams, the musical score as well as the songs used in The Union make it stand out in the genre. Gregson-Williams is a veteran music composer who has worked on multiple huge projects, which include Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Over the Hedge, and Bee Movie.

Without further ado, let us dive into the incredible soundtrack of The Union.

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Every song in The Union

The songs featured in the movie are as follows:

• Lovely Day – Bill Withers
• The Promised Land – Bruce Springsteen
• Big Road Blues – Colin James
• Running on Empty – Jackson Browne
• Down on the Corner – Creedence Clearwater Revival (John Fogerty)
• What I Like About You – The Romantics
• Jersey Girl – Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band
• Yuck – Charli XCX
• Messin’ Up My Mind – Fletcher C Johnson
• I Won’t Grow Up – Mark Charlap and Carolyn Leigh (Performed by the cast)
• Like Exploding Stones – Kurt Vile
• Party Diva – Deeper Purpose
• All I Need (DJ Kicks) – Jayda G
• Another Night – Real McCoy
• Money on the Dash – Elley Duhe and Whethan
• Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar
• This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
• Ooh Child – Levitation Room

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Original score by Rupert Gregson-Williams

Apart from the songs used in the movie, it features an incredible score by Rupert Gregson-Williams. The full list of original music is as follows:

• Analyst
• Welcome
• Test
• Ticket to Newark
• Seven Dials
• Go Home
• Athena
• Eyes On Us
• Let’s Get It
• Overbid
• Expecting Someone
• Thanks for the Advice
• Leaving the Airport
• Still Good at It
• Collateral Damage
• Smashing Tables
• Back in the Game
• Hold Onto Something

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How to watch The Union?

The Mark Wahlberg film The Union was produced and distributed by Netflix, making it exclusively available on Netflix right now. Since its release on August 16, Netflix has been the only distributor of the movie.

For those who do not have a subscription, Netflix offers plans starting from $6.99 for its ad-supported tier. The standard pack without ads is $15.49, while the premium pack costs $22.99 a month.

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What is The Union all about?

The Union is a spy-action movie directed by Julian Farino, with a screenplay by Joe Barton and David Guggenheim. Starring Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry in the leading roles, this Netflix production follows a construction worker who is thrust into the world of espionage by his ex-girlfriend from high school.

The official synopsis for the movie reads:

"Mike, a down-to-earth construction worker, is thrust into the world of super spies and secret agents when his high school sweetheart, Roxanne, recruits him on a high-stakes US intelligence mission."

The film also features Mike Colter, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Alice Lee, Jackie Earle Haley, and J. K. Simmons, among others.

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The Union is now streaming on Netflix. Stay tuned for more updates.