The Outpost

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The Outpost

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Released Jul 3, 2020

2h 3m

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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 an overwhelming force of Taliban fighters in a coordinated attack. The Battle of Kamdesh became the bloodiest American engagement of the Afghanistan War in 2009, and Bravo Troop 3-61 CAV became one of the most decorated units of the 19-year conflict.

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Told with gripping realism, The Outpost is a thrilling technical feat and a worthy tribute to military heroes.

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

It's a true-life story, masterfully directed by Rod Lurie who instinctively captures the danger, risks and moments of desperation and humanity of the event.

Rated: 3.5/4

Dec 18, 2020

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Each death mattered. Each sacrifice resonated. Each act of heroism in the face of overwhelmingly lethal odds stopped my heart and forced me to pay rapt attention.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 10, 2020

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

A solidly made and well-acted film.

Jul 9, 2020

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

It is, at best, a somewhat average war film. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

Jan 27, 2024

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

The Outpost will shake your core and rattle your bones.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 1, 2022

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

While the first half of “The Outpost” is a borderline disservice, the second half is a fitting tribute to the soldiers who fought the Battle of Kamdesh.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 24, 2022

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Nick H

From a former army veteran, this movie really nailed it with authentication . This movie was definitely better than expected.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/24/25

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Claudio C

The Outpost (2019) Great War Movie Based on a True Story (11,850 – 24 Jul 2025 – by Claudio Carvalho) During the War in Afghanistan, a helicopter brings a group of soldiers to the Kamdesh Outpost located in a valley surrounded by mountains. The base is totally vulnerable and a death trap and the Taliban frequently shoot at the troop from the mountains. In 2006, a horde of Taliban attack massively the outnumbered outpost and the fifty-three soldiers need to resist until air support comes. “The Outpost” (2019) is a great war movie based on a true story of Battle of Kamdesh, were a few American soldiers resisted to attack of the enemy. The screenplay is very well written and shows the bond created among the soldiers. The battle scene is magnificent and gives the sensation to the viewer that he is watching a real battle. I am not military, and I do not understand how a base is installed surrounded by mountains, jeopardizing the lives of the military. The conclusion showing the actors and the real soldiers is heartbreaking. My vote is eight. Title (Brazil): “Posto de Combate” (“Combat Post”) My Blog: https://maniacosporfilme.wordpress.com/

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/25/25

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Daniel N

Really enjoyed this. Great story. Heaps of action. Never heard much spoken about this movie, I came across it by accident, but it's a real hidden gem.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/23/25

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Matthew P

The gripping realism of the fight scenes is weighed down by the threadbare characterisation and simple plot... So as far as drama is concerned this is on the wrong side of passable, but if it's a visceral experience of war that you're after then it's hard to beat...

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/18/25

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Stephen H.

One of the best war movies I’ve ever seen!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/06/25

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Alejandro G

Good action movie, the only critic is that the actors are mostly replaceable not so original or profound.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/08/25

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Synopsis

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 an overwhelming force of Taliban fighters in a coordinated attack. The Battle of Kamdesh became the bloodiest American engagement of the Afghanistan War in 2009, and Bravo Troop 3-61 CAV became one of the most decorated units of the 19-year conflict.

Director: Rod Lurie
Producer: Marc Frydman, Jeffrey Greenstein, Paul Michael Merryman, Paul Tamasy, Les Weldon, Jonathan Yunger
Screenwriter: Eric Johnson, Paul Tamasy
Distributor: Screen Media Films
Production Co: Source Investments B.V., York Films, Perfection Hunter Productions, Millennium Media
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Grisly Images|Sexual References|War Violence)
Genre: War, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 3, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 3, 2020
Runtime: 2h 3m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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