
9th Company
They stood together while their country fell apart...
Directed by Fyodor Bondarchuk
Produced by Channel 1+1, Finnish Film Foundation
A gritty war drama about young soldiers bonding under fire in a doomed conflict, balancing camaraderie against the grinding darkness of an unwinnable war.
Russian army recruits complete training and take their posting in late 1980s Afghanistan, where the insurgents are slowly gaining the upper hand.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is 9th Company one of a kind? No. Less singular than 92% of films.
Is 9th Company sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is 9th Company violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is 9th Company scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Does 9th Company end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is 9th Company easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like 9th Company
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as 9th Company
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like 9th Company, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like 9th Company, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like 9th Company, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































