Escape from Kabul

Escape from Kabul

When the war ended, the crisis began.

Directed by Jamie Roberts

Produced by Amos Pictures, ARTE

202282 min6.8 / 10

An urgent, emotionally harrowing documentary that captures the human cost of geopolitical collapse through firsthand accounts and archival footage from a chaotic 18-day evacuation.

Unfolding over 18 monumental days in August 2021, this deeply immersive and emotional documentary combines never-before-seen archival footage from those on the ground at the airport with exclusive interviews with people who were there throughout the period, including Afghan citizens attempting to flee, U.S. Marines tasked with managing the evacuation, and Taliban commanders and fighters who had recently taken the city.

Questions people ask

  • Is Escape from Kabul sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is Escape from Kabul scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Escape from Kabul easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does Escape from Kabul end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Escape from Kabul violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity52

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Surprise34

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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