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Leaving Afghanistan

2019·Movie
1h 52min
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
IMDb6.1

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, war, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Ambiguity6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

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About

The war is over. Not their mission.

1988-1989. The end of the Soviet-Afghan war. The USSR begins its withdrawal from Afghanistan. Soviet General Vasiliev's son - a pilot named Alexander gets kidnapped by the mujahideen after his airplane crashes. As a result the 108th motorized infantry division's long awaited return home gets put on hold for one last mission: bring the General's son back. Based on true events the previously untold story of the courageous and tragic withdrawal campaign (through the Salang pass) reveals the danger the horror and the complexity of human nature during wartime.
Soviet-Afghan WarHistorical DramaIntense CombatRescue MissionHuman Cost of WarGritty RealismGeopolitical ConflictMoral DilemmasBrotherhood in Adversity

Crew

Directed by:
Pavel Lungin
Written by:
Pavel Lungin, Alexandr Lungin
Produced by:
Pavel Lungin, Evgeniy Panfilov, Irina Lavrentieva
Composed by:
Konstantin Stetkevich, Kuzma Bodrov, Pavel Stasenko

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Leaving Afghanistan legally?

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Leaving Afghanistan 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 Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Leaving Afghanistan worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Leaving Afghanistan rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Leaving Afghanistan?

1 h 52 min

Leaving Afghanistan runs 1 h 52 min.

Was Leaving Afghanistan a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$731,827

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $731,827 worldwide, 17% of its budget.

What language is Leaving Afghanistan in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.

In how many countries can I watch Leaving Afghanistan?

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What tropes does Leaving Afghanistan use?

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TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for Leaving Afghanistan, including Tanks, but No Tanks, Ensign Newbie, Majored in Western Hypocrisy.