Name: Escape from Kabul
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021-09-21
Duration: 1 h 22 min

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When the war ended, the crisis began.

Captured through rare archival footage and firsthand accounts, this documentary details the harrowing 18-day evacuation at Kabul airport in August 2021 from the perspectives of fleeing Afghan citizens, U.S. Marines, and Taliban fighters.

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Directed by: Jamie Roberts
Produced by: Jamie Roberts, Zarifa Amir, Masood Shnizai

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September 21, 2021 · 1 h 22 min · R

Released: September 21, 2021
Runtime: 1 h 22 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Also spoken: French, Persian
Made in: France, United Kingdom, United States
Available in: 32 countries

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Where can I stream Escape from Kabul?

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In the United States, Escape from Kabul streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Escape from Kabul worth watching?

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Will I feel good after watching Escape from Kabul?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.