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Kajaki

2014·Movie
1h 48min·R
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, war, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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A film about bravery, courage, heroism and the ultimate sacrifice.

British soldiers guarding the Kajaki Dam set out to rescue a three-man team after one of them loses a leg to a landmine.
War ThrillerLandmine IncidentBritish SoldiersDesperate Rescue MissionTension and SuspensePsychological ImpactBleak RealismAfghanistan War

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Kajaki legally?

Kajaki is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kajaki worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kajaki rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Kajaki?

1 h 48 min

Kajaki runs 1 h 48 min.

Is Kajaki based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Kajaki?

Critics100
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Kajaki higher (100) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Kajaki in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Kajaki?

28AEATAUBEBFBRCACDCHDEDKEGESFI+14

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kajaki in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.