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15 Minutes of War

2019·Movie
1h 38min·NR
55
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Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, war, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8

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About

February 1976. Somalian rebels hijack a school bus carrying 21 French children and their teacher in Djibouti City. When the terrorists drive it to a no-man’s-land on the border between Somalia and French territory, the French Government sends out a newly formed elite squad to rescue the hostages. Within a few hours, the highly trained team arrives to the crisis area, where the Somalian National Army has taken position behind the barbed wire on the border. The French unit is left with very few options to rescue the hostages. As the volatile situation unravels, the French men quickly come up with a daring plan: carry out a simultaneous 5 men sniper attack to get the children and the teacher out safely. A true story.
Military ThrillerHostage RescueHistorical ActionIntense & GrippingTactical WarfareTrue Story AdaptationHigh StakesFrench CinemaAdrenaline-fueled

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Where can I stream 15 Minutes of War legally?

15 Minutes of War is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. 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 15 Minutes of War worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 15 Minutes of War rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

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

How long is 15 Minutes of War?

1 h 38 min

15 Minutes of War runs 1 h 38 min.

Is 15 Minutes of War based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on 15 Minutes of War?

Critics47
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate 15 Minutes of War higher (63) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is 15 Minutes of War in?

FrenchGermanEnglish

It was made in French, with some German, English. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch 15 Minutes of War?

38ADARATAUBOBRCHCLCOCRDEECESFR+24

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 15 Minutes of War in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.