The Outpost

The Outpost

The mission was survival.

Directed by Rod Lurie

Produced by Millennium Media, York Films

2020123 min6.9 / 10

A tense, visceral account of American soldiers under siege in Afghanistan, grounded in historical fact and driven by themes of survival, sacrifice, and unit cohesion.

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 to defend against an overwhelming force of Taliban fighters in a coordinated attack. The Battle of Kamdesh, as it was known, was the bloodiest American engagement of the Afghan 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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  • Is The Outpost violent? Yes, very. More violent than 97% of films.

  • Is The Outpost sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is The Outpost easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Outpost scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Does The Outpost end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity41

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Surprise40

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Love65

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