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The Outpost

2020·Movie
2h 3min·R
IMDb6.9Metacritic717.1Rotten Tomatoes91%82%

Where to watch

PrimeKanopyYouTube TVVIX

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Relentless energy, stunning style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline10
  • Tension10
  • Violence10

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, war, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing, sound design, and cinematography

  • Editing10
  • Sound Centrality10
  • Cinematography9

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The mission was survival.

A small unit of U.S. soldiers, alone at the remote Combat Outpost Keating, located deep in the valley of three mountains in Afghanistan, battles to defend against an overwhelming force of Taliban fighters in a coordinated attack. The Battle of Kamdesh, as it was known, was the bloodiest American engagement of the Afghan War in 2009 and Bravo Troop 3-61 CAV became one of the most decorated units of the 19-year conflict.
Intense War DramaHistorical Military ActionSurvival ThrillerRealistic CombatHeroism Under SiegePsychological StrainGritty & VisceralSound Design ShowcaseTrue Story AdaptationUnflinching Portrayal

Crew

Directed by:
Rod Lurie, Galina Kyuchukova, Ben Lanning
Written by:
Jake Tapper, Eric Johnson, Paul Tamasy
Produced by:
Mark Rhino Smith, Boaz Davidson, Jake Tapper
Composed by:
Larry Groupé, Tapio Liukkonen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Outpost

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Outpost legally?

PrimeKanopyYouTube TVVIX

The Outpost is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and VIX . 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 The Outpost worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Outpost rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Outpost?

2 h 3 min

The Outpost runs 2 h 3 min.

Is The Outpost based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Outpost?

Critics81
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see The Outpost much the same way.

Was The Outpost a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 12% of its budget.

What language is The Outpost in?

EnglishPashto

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

In how many countries can I watch The Outpost?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Outpost in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Outpost use?

Sacrificial LambDirty CowardThe Friend Nobody LikesHollywood TacticsJerkass Has a PointCassandra TruthArtistic License – HistoryIronic EchoThe NeidermeyerSurprisingly Sudden DeathHope SpotElites Are More Glamorousand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for The Outpost, including Sacrificial Lamb, Dirty Coward, The Friend Nobody Likes.