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Bluestone 42
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Bluestone 42 (2015)

7.9
TV_14

Bluestone 42 follows a bomb disposal unit deployed in Afghanistan, focusing on their humorous and sometimes dark experiences. The show explores the dynamics within the unit, including homoerotic friendships and the challenges of being in the British army in the middle-east.

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Stop-Loss
Movie

Stop-Loss(2008)

6.4
tomato64%
R
113Minutes

After returning from the Iraq War, a soldier grapples with the psychological and emotional toll of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As he tries to readjust to civilian life, he faces challenges such as the government's Stop-Loss policy and the traumatic memories of war. With the support of his friends and family, he must confront his past and find a way to move forward.

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Charlie Wilson's War
Movie

Charlie Wilson's War(2007)

7
tomato82%
R
102Minutes

In the 1980s, Congressman Charlie Wilson is more interested in partying than his legislative duties. When he learns about the Soviet war in Afghanistan, he decides to help the Afghan Mujahideen. With the help of a romantic interest and a maverick CIA operative, Charlie doubles the CIA budget to support the rebels. Through political bargaining and careful planning, they supply the guerrillas with weapons and turn the Soviet occupation into a deadly quagmire. This covert operation becomes a major part of U.S. foreign policy, known as the Reagan Doctrine.

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Day One
Movie

Day One(2015)

6.8
PG_13
25Minutes

Day One is a thrilling war drama about a doctor who finds herself in a moral dilemma on her first day in Afghanistan. As she navigates the complexities of the war-torn country, she must confront explosive devices, save lives, and make difficult decisions. She experiences the harsh realities of war while dealing with the personal struggles of childbirth and the loss of her wife.

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The Objective
Movie

The Objective(2008)

5.4
tomato33%
NR
90Minutes

In 'The Objective,' a team of special forces soldiers is sent on a mission to Afghanistan to track down a high-ranking member of the Taliban. As they navigate through treacherous territory, they soon discover that they are not alone and that there are supernatural forces at play. Stranded and facing unknown dangers, they must find a way to complete their mission and survive.

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Armadillo
Movie

Armadillo(2010)

7.4
tomato89%
NR
105Minutes
Restrepo
Movie

Restrepo(2010)

7.4
tomato97%
R
93Minutes
The Leg
Movie

The Leg(1991)

6.8
87Minutes

The film's protagonist Valera - cheerful guy from Moscow, who at age 19 learned a whole hell of war in Afghanistan, where he lost a leg. Returning from the war, he had no idea what a nightmare for him is just beginning.

The Hornet's Nest
Movie

The Hornet's Nest(2014)

6.7
tomato72%
R
93Minutes

The Hornet's Nest is a powerful and intense documentary that follows the unparalleled journalist experience of a father and son in the midst of the war in Afghanistan. With unprecedented access to the frontline, they capture the brutal reality and emotional journeys of American soldiers fighting against the Taliban.

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Afghan Breakdown
Movie

Afghan Breakdown(1992)

7
140Minutes

Afghan Breakdown follows the story of a young draftee who finds himself in the midst of the brutal Soviet-Afghanistan War. With the backdrop of the beautiful mountains and the harsh realities of war, he navigates through love triangles, guerilla warfare, and personal sacrifices.

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The Unknown Known
Movie

The Unknown Known(2013)

7
tomato81%
PG_13
102Minutes

A documentary that explores the career and controversial actions of former US Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld. It delves into the decisions and policies he implemented during his time in office, including the Iraq War and the use of torture at Guantanamo Bay. Through interviews and archival footage, the film provides a deep examination of Rumsfeld's role in American politics.

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Fire Over Afghanistan
Movie

Fire Over Afghanistan(2003)

2.5
R

Blackhawk pilot and reporter are knocked out of the sky over renegade warlord's territory and struggle against impossible odds to escape with their lives.

Eine mörderische Entscheidung
Movie

Eine mörderische Entscheidung(2013)

6.7

In April 2009, Colonel Klein takes up his post as commander in Kunduz. The first soldiers move into the camp quarters. Among them are five young men who have so far been denied any field experience. So far, they have only known the mission in Afghanistan as an exercise. Colonel Klein is therefore faced with a difficult task, which turns the management of the camp into a crucial test. At that very moment, the Taliban's spring offensive breaks out against the Germans. The first casualties and deaths cannot be avoided and two tanker trucks are hijacked by the attackers. The war has begun. Months later, the stolen trucks are recovered. Both vehicles are stuck on a sandbank in the river. Klein has to decide whether the discovery poses a danger to his camp.

Bulletproof Salesman
Movie

Bulletproof Salesman(2008)

6.7
NR
70Minutes

Fidelis Cloer is a self-confessed war profiteer who found The Perfect War when the US invaded Iraq. It wasn't about selling a dozen cars, or even a hundred, it was a thousand-car war where security would become the ultimate product.

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Discover movies and TV series that explore the Afghan war and its impact. Explore compelling narratives, powerful performances, and gripping storytelling in this collection of films and shows set against the backdrop of one of the most significant conflicts of our time.

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