Lone Survivor

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Lone Survivor

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2014

2h 1m

War

Drama

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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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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Brimming with patriotism, camaraderie, honor, and plenty of Hollywood showmanship, "Lone Survivor" definitely pushes boundaries and questions in all directions.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 20, 2025

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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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Michael D

A good reminder that sometimes the enemies fight back. And this is the enemies' home turf, which we were invading.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/08/25

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Brandy R.

War, action, history, American; those are my absolute favorite movie genres and Lone Survivor delivered all of them in the most powerful way. This movie puts you right in the action; you can almost feel the weight, the exhaustion, and the intensity of every moment as you move from scene to scene. As the daughter of a retired military veteran, I have enormous respect for our soldiers, and this film deepened that respect even more. It’s not just a war movie, it’s a raw, emotional tribute to the bravery, sacrifice, and brotherhood of those who serve. Gripping, heartbreaking, and unforgettable. Lone Survivor is a must-watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/20/25

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Faiz D

The film really doesn't do a good job at being anything other than a feel good and proud patriotic product. Not that there's anything wrong with this film, but let's not pretend that this is the greatest war film ever made.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/13/25

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Kyle S

My favorite film of ALL TIME! I couldn't tell you how many times I have watched this film. The story of these soldiers is truly inspiring. Seeing what they had to go through portrayed by insanely talented actors that played their part PERFECTLY. The Directing, Acting, Casting, Editing & EVERYTHING is just excellent. If you have not seen this film. You NEED to watch it. You will truly be inspired.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/25

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Stephen L

Brutal, gripping and emotionally devastating, Lone Survivor doesn’t flinch from the horrors of war. Peter Berg delivers a tight, relentless film that captures the chaos and heartbreak of combat without grandstanding. The violence is hard to watch, but it should be. Wahlberg, Foster, Hirsch and Kitsch give grounded, deeply affecting performances, with Hirsch especially standing out. The falls, the wounds and the slow deterioration of each man’s will to survive are shown with stark clarity. As war films go, this one leaves a mark. It’s tough, timely and completely earned its spot in the modern canon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/24/25

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Justin W

Good for patriot day off entertainment. Seasoned with heavy touch of salt with packed of bullet actions.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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Taylor Kitsch

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Ben Foster

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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: Spikings Entertainment, Closest to the Hole, Single Berry, Film 44, Herrick Entertainment, Emmett/Furla Films, Leverage, Envision 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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