Warfare

2025·Movie
1h 35min·R
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic1007.3Rotten Tomatoes93%88%

Where to watch

HBO Max

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Warfare fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Violence9
  • Tension8

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

War, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Everything is based on memory.

A platoon of Navy SEALs embarks on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event.
Intense War DramaNavy SEALsRamadi, IraqBrotherhood of SoldiersPsychological Impact of WarVisceral CombatNon-Linear NarrativeContemporary WarfareRealistic War Film

Crew

Directed by:
Alex Garland, Ray Mendoza, Emily Thomas
Written by:
Alex Garland, Ray Mendoza
Produced by:
Allon Reich, Andrew Macdonald, Kharmel Cochrane
Composed by:
Glenn Freemantle, Glenn Freemantle, Zoe Freed

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Warfare

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Warfare legally?

HBO Max

Warfare is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Warfare worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Warfare rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Warfare?

1 h 35 min

Warfare runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Warfare?

Critics97
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Warfare higher (97) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Warfare a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$35 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $35 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is Warfare in?

EnglishArabic

It was made in English, with some Arabic. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Warfare?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Warfare in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Warfare use?

Would Not Shoot a CivilianEaglelandDedicationGet Out!JerkassScrew the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!Wham ShotWar Is HellAction Film, Quiet Drama SceneThe Cavalry"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueBystander Action-Horror Dissonanceand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Warfare, including Would Not Shoot a Civilian, Eagleland, Dedication.

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