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Lone Survivor

2013·Movie
2h 1min·R
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic607.5Rotten Tomatoes75%87%
IMDb7.5Metacritic607.5Rotten Tomatoes75%87%

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Violence9

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

War, everyday modern life, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Based on true acts of courage

Four Navy SEALs on a covert mission to neutralize a high-level Taliban operative must make an impossible moral decision in the mountains of Afghanistan that leads them into an enemy ambush. As they confront unthinkable odds, the SEALs must find reserves of strength and resilience to fight to the finish.
WarSurvivalBiographicalMilitaryActionTensionBrotherhoodSacrificeTragedy

Crew

Directed by:
Peter Berg, Richard Oswald, Kevin Scott
Written by:
Peter Berg, Marcus Luttrell, Patrick Robinson
Produced by:
Mark Wahlberg, Peter Berg, Akiva Goldsman
Composed by:
Gary A. Hecker, Beau Borders, Wylie Stateman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Lone Survivor

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Where can I stream Lone Survivor legally?

PeacockStarzPeacock Premium+

Lone Survivor is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ 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 Lone Survivor worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lone Survivor rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Lone Survivor?

2 h 1 min

Lone Survivor runs 2 h 1 min.

Is Lone Survivor based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lone Survivor?

Critics68
Audiences79

Not quite. Audiences rate Lone Survivor higher (79) than critics (68). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Lone Survivor a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$149 million

Yes. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $149 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.

What language is Lone Survivor in?

EnglishPashto

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

In how many countries can I watch Lone Survivor?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lone Survivor in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lone Survivor use?

All There in the ScriptLe ParkourWhy Don't You Just Shoot Him?Anyone Can DieGornInstant Death BulletPet the DogMeta TwistShout-OutHeroic SacrificeArtistic License – MilitaryNice, Mean, and In-Betweenand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for Lone Survivor, including All There in the Script, Le Parkour, Why Don't You Just Shoot Him?.