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12 Strong

2018·Movie
2h 10min·R
IMDb6.6Metacritic546.3Rotten Tomatoes50%62%

Where to watch

Netflix

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12 Strong fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

War, history, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The declassified true story of the horse soldiers

A team of special forces head into Afghanistan in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks in an attempt to dismantle the Taliban.
War DramaPost-9/11 AfghanistanBased on True EventsMilitary ActionU.S. Special ForcesIntense CombatTribal AlliancesHeroic Sacrifice

Crew

Directed by:
David H. Venghaus Jr., Mic Rodgers, Jennifer Josephson
Written by:
Peter Craig, Ted Tally, Doug Stanton
Produced by:
Thad Luckinbill, Jerry Bruckheimer, John Papsidera
Composed by:
Lorne Balfe, Christopher Flick, Michael Miller

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about 12 Strong

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 12 Strong legally?

Netflix

12 Strong is included with a subscription to Netflix 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 12 Strong worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 12 Strong rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is 12 Strong?

2 h 10 min

12 Strong runs 2 h 10 min.

Is 12 Strong based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on 12 Strong?

Critics52
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate 12 Strong higher (64) than critics (52). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was 12 Strong a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$67 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $67 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is 12 Strong in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch 12 Strong?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 12 Strong in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.