Movies About War In Afghanistan

From Paul D. Hart, starring Virginia Newcomb, Kim Kendall, Benjamin Keepers, John Winscher

Three Fingers is an independent crime thriller from director Paul D. Hart. The movie focuses on a young man named Jack (Gabe White) who, after being released from prison, decides to start a new life in the small town of Lola, Louisiana. However, his past quickly catches up with him when he is framed for a murder he did not commit. Determined to clear his name, Jack teams up with a local deputy (Sarah Rexford) to solve the case and uncover the truth behind the murder. Along the way, they must also confront the town's corrupt mayor, shady businessmen, and a powerful crime syndicate. With the odds seemingly stacked against them, Jack must rely on his street smarts and quick thinking to solve the case and save his own life.

From Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves, starring
Rated TV-14

Sherlock is a 2010 British crime drama film directed by Guy Ritchie, based loosely on the Sherlock Holmes detective stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the title character and Martin Freeman as his Watson. Set in 21st century London, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson join forces to investigate a mysterious murder linked to a secret criminal organization. Along the way, they must also contend with a mysterious opponent, Irene Adler, who ultimately leads them to uncover the truth. Along with Una Stubbs as Mrs. Hudson and Rupert Graves as Inspector Lestrade, Sherlock and Watson must use their skills of deduction and analysis to solve the case.

From Stars: Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin, Damian Lewis, Rupert Friend, starring
Rated TV-MA

Homeland is an espionage thriller film directed by Michael Cuesta. It stars Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin, Damian Lewis, and Rupert Friend. The film follows a CIA officer, Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes), who becomes convinced that an American Marine, who was held captive in Iraq and released after being presumed dead, has been turned by Al-Qaeda and is now planning an attack on the United States. Mathison takes it upon herself to stop the attack by recruiting her mentor, Saul Berenson (Mandy Patinkin) to help her. Together they must race against time to stop the Marine, Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis), from launching a catastrophic attack on the United States. Along the way, they must also break through a web of lies, deceit, and betrayals.

From Stars: Philip Winchester, Sullivan Stapleton, Michelle Lukes, Daniel MacPherson, starring
Rated TV-MA

Strike Back is an action-packed TV series that follows the riveting missions of Section 20, a secret British counterterrorism unit. Led by Major Michael Stonebridge (Philip Winchester) and former U.S. Delta Force operative Damien Scott (Sullivan Stapleton), Section 20 embarks on dangerous, high-stakes missions all around the globe. Along the way, the team is joined by a brilliant British intelligence analyst, Kate Marshall (Michelle Lukes), and a determined Aussie agent, Sgt. Julia Richmond (Daniel MacPherson). Together, this unlikely team of heroic operatives must battle ruthless enemies of the state in order to protect the world from global disaster.

From Jon Favreau, starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges
Rated PG-13

Iron Man is the story of Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man. Along the way, he discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

From Anthony Maras, starring Seleman Haider, Rodney Afif, Rod Gasson, Sharon Johal

Azadi is a 2005 drama film directed by Anthony Maras. The film follows the lives of two Afghani brothers, Daoud and Omar, as they struggle to survive in the chaos of post-Taliban Afghanistan. Daoud is a young man who is determined to find a better life in Australia, while Omar is a young man who has taken up the role of breadwinner for his family since their father's death. As the brothers undertake their respective paths, the film examines issues of loyalty, family, and social responsibility. Ultimately, both brothers are changed by their journey and must make choices that will shape their futures.

From Stars: Stephen Wight, Tony Gardner, Jamie Quinn, Scott Hoatson, starring
Rated TV-14

Bluestone 42 is a British television comedy drama that follows a bomb disposal team in Afghanistan on their tour of duty. The series follows the lives of the men and women who make up the “Bluestone 42” bomb disposal unit, with the focus on the professional and personal lives of the individuals. The series highlights the stress and tension that those on the front line endure, as well as the humorous moments that can be found in the midst of the chaos. The series explores how the unit deals with the pressures of their job, as well as how they relate to each other and their families back in England. The series also delves into the personal lives of the characters, with the focus being on the relationships between the team members and how their friendships and bonds help them to cope with the situation they are in.

From Pardis Parker, starring Pardis Parker, Mark Little

Afghan is a 2008 Canadian drama film directed by Pardis Parker. It tells the story of an Afghan-Canadian family struggling to cope with their teenage son’s radicalization. Set in a Toronto suburb, the film follows the family as they try to understand their son’s newfound beliefs and how it impacts their sense of identity and culture. The film explores themes of assimilation, identity, and cultural conflict, and offers a nuanced look at the challenges of maintaining a cultural identity in a multicultural society.

From Marc Forster, starring Khalid Abdalla, Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada, Atossa Leoni, Shaun Toub
Rated PG-13

The Kite Runner is a 2007 American drama film directed by Marc Forster based on the 2003 novel of the same name by Khaled Hosseini. The film tells the story of Amir, a young boy from the Wazir Akbar Khan district of Kabul, whose closest friend is Hassan, the son of his father's Hazara servant. After a series of traumatic experiences, Amir and Hassan are forced apart and Amir emigrates to the United States. Years later, Amir returns to the homeland of his childhood to face the secrets that he left behind and take part in the kite-flying tournament known as the 'kite runner.' Along the way, Amir must confront his own conflicted relationship with his father and the Taliban regime that threatened to destroy his homeland.

From Peter Berg, starring Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster
Rated R

Lone Survivor is a 2013 biographical war drama film based on the 2007 nonfiction book of the same name by Marcus Luttrell and Patrick Robinson. Directed by Peter Berg and starring Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, and Eric Bana, the story follows a group of four Navy SEALs on an ill-fated mission to capture and kill a high-ranking Taliban leader in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan in 2005. After their cover is blown, the four SEALs are ambushed by Taliban forces and are forced to fight for their lives as they are heavily outnumbered and outgunned. The film chronicles the harrowing ordeal and the extraordinary courage of the men involved in this ill-fated mission.

From Kathryn Bigelow, starring Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton, Chris Pratt, Mark Strong
Rated R

From Stars: Michelle Borth, Luke Mably, Terry Chen, Arnold Pinnock, starring

From Siddiq Barmak, starring Marina Golbahari, Zubaida Sahar, Khwaja Nader, Mohammad Arif Herati
Rated PG-13

From Michael Winterbottom, starring Jamal Udin Torabi, Enayatullah, Imran Paracha, Hiddayatullah
Rated R

From Sonia Nassery Cole, starring Haji Gul Aser, Sonia Nassery Cole, Leo Solomon, Somajia Razaya
Rated Unrated

From Hana Makhmalbaf, starring Abbas Alijome, Abdolali Hoseinali, Nikbakht Noruz

From Barmak Akram, starring Wajma Bahar, Mustafa Abdulsatar, Haji Gul Aser, Brehna Bahar
Rated Not Rated

From Atiq Rahimi, starring Golshifteh Farahani, Hamid Djavadan, Hassina Burgan, Massi Mrowat
Rated R

From Jim Sheridan, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman, Tobey Maguire, Sam Shepard
Rated R

From Paul Katis, starring David Elliot, Mark Stanley, Scott Kyle, Benjamin O'Mahony
Rated R

From Todd Phillips, starring Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Steve Lantz, Gregg Weiner
Rated R

From Pieter-Jan De Pue, starring Gholam Nasir, Khyrgyz Baj, Noor, Zulfu

From Erik Poppe, starring Juliette Binoche, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lauryn Canny, Adrianna Cramer Curtis
Rated Not Rated

From Samira Makhmalbaf, starring Agheleh Rezaie, Abdolgani Yousefrazi, Razi Mohebi, Marzieh Amiri

From Sarah Leonor, starring Jérémie Renier, Surho Sugaipov, Ramzan Idiev, Daniel Fassi
Rated Not Rated