Lone Survivor

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Lone Survivor

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Released Jan 10, 2014

2h 1m

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In 2005 Afghanistan, Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell (Mark Wahlberg), Michael Murphy (Taylor Kitsch), Danny Dietz (Emile Hirsch) and Matthew "Axe" Axelson (Ben Foster) deploy on a mission of surveillance and to take out Taliban leader Ahmad Shah. Though spotted by goatherds, Luttrell and his team decide not to kill them. But one of the Afghans alerts a group of Taliban fighters to the invaders, and a terrible battle ensues, in which the SEALs find themselves hopelessly outnumbered and outgunned.

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Critics Consensus

A true account of military courage and survival, Lone Survivor wields enough visceral power to mitigate its heavy-handed jingoism.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Peter Berg's latest directorial effort, the Navy SEALs drama Lone Survivor, is no better than a limp retelling that fails to get underneath the surface of the actual story.

Rated: D+

Sep 5, 2017

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

Despite the lack of character development, watching these guys struggle to prevail was enthralling and heartbreaking all at once.

Rated: B+

Apr 23, 2015

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Evan Williams

The Australian

For all its flaws it is both a gripping action thriller and an unforgettable depiction of the cold realities of war. My first reaction after seeing it was a simple one: this must be how it was. It may be the highest tribute I can pay.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 18, 2014

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JD Duran

InSession Film

Lone Survivor is an amazing war film that explores the idea of brotherhood and sacrifice in some of the best ways we’ve ever seen.

Aug 12, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Lone Survivor’s major saving grace is that it never resorts to actual flag-waving, but enough pro-military overtones subsist in the material to consider it an effective recruiting video.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 18, 2022

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Howard Gorman

NME (New Musical Express)

Peter Berg goes beyond the call of duty to forge a bond between the audience and the film's forlorn, leaving us hoping that the expected doesn't end up coming true.

Jun 10, 2021

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Stephen H

Absolutely amazing movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/30/24

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Stoner J

Awesome, and deep war flick. Probably Peter Berg’s best movie, right next to Patriot’s Day

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/11/24

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Jason Loves W

One of my favorite based on true event movies. Mark Wahlberg give one of his performances. The story is so the incredible. The cast is great. Peter Berg did very good job to capture the story and well made action sequences.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/28/24

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Breno G

Special Effects: 1,0/Sound Effects: 1,0/Acting: 1,0/Story: 1,5

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

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Tommie A

ONE OF THE GREATEST WAR MOVIES OF ALL TIME!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/24

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Andy B

I can imagine it must be difficult to make a movie like this without slipping one way or the other into overly saccharine or macho cliches, but this one manages as well as can be expected. It probably doesn't have too much rewatch value but is slickly done and worth at least a look.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/13/24

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Peter Berg

Director

Mark Wahlberg

Marcus Luttrell

Taylor Kitsch

Mike Murphy

Eric Bana

Lt. Cmdr. Erik S. Kristensen

Emile Hirsch

Danny Dietz

Ben Foster

Matthew Axelson

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Lone Survivor: Official Clip - Because of My Brothers

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Lone Survivor: Official Clip - For an American You Will Die?

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Lone Survivor: Official Clip - A Difficult Decision

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Lone Survivor: Official Clip - Never Out of the Fight

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Lone Survivor: Official Clip - Thank You

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Lone Survivor: Official Clip - Axe Goes Down

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Lone Survivor: Official Clip - Unexpected Assistance

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Lone Survivor: Official Clip - A Failed Rescue

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Lone Survivor: Official Clip - There Ain't Nothin' I Can't Do

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Lone Survivor: Official Clip - Fall Back

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Synopsis

In 2005 Afghanistan, Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell (Mark Wahlberg), Michael Murphy (Taylor Kitsch), Danny Dietz (Emile Hirsch) and Matthew "Axe" Axelson (Ben Foster) deploy on a mission of surveillance and to take out Taliban leader Ahmad Shah. Though spotted by goatherds, Luttrell and his team decide not to kill them. But one of the Afghans alerts a group of Taliban fighters to the invaders, and a terrible battle ensues, in which the SEALs find themselves hopelessly outnumbered and outgunned.

Director: Peter Berg
Producer: Peter Berg, Sarah Aubrey, Randall Emmett, Norton Herrick, Barry Spikings, Akiva Goldsman, Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Vitaly Grigoriants
Screenwriter: Peter Berg
Distributor: Universal Studios
Production Co: Envision Entertainment, Single Berry, Closest to the Hole, Spikings Entertainment, Leverage, Film 44, Emmett/Furla Films, Herrick Entertainment
Rating: R (Strong Bloody War Violence|Pervasive Language)
Genre: War, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 10, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 23, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $125.1M
Runtime: 2h 1m
Sound Mix: Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Digital

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