47 Films About the War in Afghanistan

In Helmand, Afghanistan, company commander Claus Michael Pedersen and his unit face constant danger. Back home in Denmark, Claus' wife Maria struggles to raise their three children while he's at war. During a routine mission, the soldiers are ambushed by…

A collection of short films exploring stories connected to the events of September 11th at the World Trade Center.

In Afghanistan during wartime, a local interpreter puts himself in danger to transport a wounded sergeant over difficult ground.

The film follows three men in distinct environments, each experiencing war differently. Their paths converge in the complex and morally ambiguous landscape of modern conflict, specifically within the Canadian Army's deployment in Afghanistan. It’s a dramatic examination of the war,…

This film offers a fictionalized portrayal of the individuals involved in the September 11th attacks.

A Texas congressman joins forces with a CIA operative to secretly support Afghan rebels who are fighting against the Soviet Union, setting off a chain of unforeseen consequences.

In Afghanistan, war correspondent Elsa Casanova is captured by the Taliban. As her execution nears, a Special Forces team is sent to rescue her. The team pursues her through challenging terrain, facing determined kidnappers who won't let her go. The…

In an Afghan refugee camp, a former army doctor tries to uplift the children with cricket, but quickly discovers the game involves more than just fun and games.

Two best friends from Los Angeles, Luis and Ronald, film their final 36 hours together before leaving for Afghanistan. One hundred days before Obama's inauguration, they enlist in the Marines, hoping to navigate the challenges of becoming men. Luis dreams…

During his fourth deployment in Afghanistan, Marine Sam Cahill's helicopter crashes, and he is presumed dead. His brother Tommy returns home to care for Sam’s wife, Grace, and their two children. Sam's unexpected return disrupts their lives and creates chaos…

Afghanistan, 2014. With troop withdrawal imminent, Captain Antarès Bonassieu and his squad are tasked with a surveillance mission in the remote Wakhan Valley, bordering Pakistan. Despite their resolve, maintaining control of the isolated area proves increasingly difficult. Then, one night,…

After his story about Canadian snipers potentially mutilating bodies in Afghanistan is rejected, Luke (Nick Stahl) quits his job and resolves to return to Afghanistan to uncover the truth. His unconventional friend Tom (Nicolas Wright) joins him, and they travel…

During the US invasion of Afghanistan, young soldier Andrew Briggman confronts a difficult moral choice when he witnesses violent acts committed by his fellow soldiers under the command of a cruel Sergeant. As his platoon grows increasingly paranoid about a…

The film unfolds in real time, spanning ninety minutes and weaving together three separate narratives. A Republican Senator, vying for the presidency, gives a lengthy interview to a journalist, revealing his plan for success in Afghanistan. Simultaneously, a pair of…

Deep in the Afghan mountains, a small group of American soldiers stationed at Combat Outpost Keating fights for survival when they are attacked by a massive, coordinated Taliban force. The Battle of Kamdesh, in 2009, was the deadliest battle for…

Michael, a Danish officer, is deployed to Afghanistan for a three-month mission with the International Security Assistance Force. His initial task is to locate a young radar technician who had become separated from his unit. During the search, Michael's helicopter…

Following the September 11th attacks, a team of elite soldiers is deployed to Afghanistan on a mission to dismantle the Taliban.

A medical helicopter crew is caught in an accident while assisting U.S. And UN troops in Afghanistan under Spanish command. The Spanish army has just one night to rescue the crew and the wounded, but the operation quickly turns into…

This is the true story of David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli, two young men who secured a $300 million deal with the Pentagon to supply weapons to American allies in Afghanistan.

Against a backdrop of perilous circumstances, *Jirga* portrays the heartfelt journey of an Australian veteran seeking redemption in Afghanistan.

Following a long deployment in Afghanistan, a highly decorated U.S. Army medic and a single mother finds it difficult to reconnect with her young son.

Kenneth Feinberg, a prominent Washington lawyer, is appointed Special Master of the 9/11 Fund. He navigates the challenges of managing government funds, battling cynicism, bureaucratic hurdles, and political pressures. Through this work, he comes to understand the value of human…

Arriving in Afghanistan for her first assignment, a US Army interpreter is compelled to transport the child of an enemy bomb-maker.

Tom Egan, a former Air Force pilot, now conducts drone strikes against the Taliban from a Nevada bunker after six tours of duty. He longs to fly again, but the increasing toll of his work – and the unintended consequences…

During a two-week leave from Germany, Sergeant John Tyree meets Savannah when he rescues her purse from falling off a pier. He quickly falls in love with her, and she promises to write to him while he's deployed overseas.

During the September 11th, 2001 attacks, two police officers find themselves trapped under the debris of the World Trade Center and fight for survival.

Nogreh, a young Afghan woman, lives with her father and sister-in-law, Leylomah, whose husband Akhtar has disappeared. Leylomah is primarily worried about feeding her baby, unable to produce milk due to her own hunger. Nogreh dreams of a life in…

Following her third deployment to Afghanistan, a Marine sergeant returns home struggling with overwhelming anxiety and paranoia stemming from invisible wounds.

A U.S. Marine returning from Afghanistan discovers his hometown is as troubled as the war zone he left behind. He and his close friend begin a desperate search for his missing wife and son. During their search, they encounter a…

Afghanistan, 2006. A young journalist eager to make his mark gets a significant opportunity: he's embedded with a small unit of American soldiers.

The Yellow Eagle family, Native Americans living on the Prairie Wolf Indian Reservation, learn that their youngest son, Floyd, has died while serving in the military in Afghanistan. They then begin the difficult process of arranging for his body to…

In Montreal, a former French soldier haunted by his time in Afghanistan lives a solitary life. The trauma of his past war experiences shapes his relationships with women, leading him down a difficult path.

After serving in Afghanistan, two young female soldiers, Aurore and Marine, are granted a three-day decompression leave with their unit at a luxurious resort in Cyprus, surrounded by vacationers. However, escaping the war and its violence proves more difficult than…

In 2002, cable news producer Kim Barker takes a risky assignment in Kabul, Afghanistan, disrupting her predictable American life. Thrust into a chaotic war zone, Barker finds unexpected support in Tanya Vanderpoel, a seasoned journalist who guides her. Navigating the…

British soldiers stationed at the Kajaki Dam launch a mission to find and assist a three-person team. The team is in trouble after an injury sustained by one member as a result of a landmine explosion.

Four Navy SEALs undertake a secret mission in the Afghan mountains to eliminate a key Taliban leader. The mission forces them to face a difficult moral choice, which then leads them into an ambush by the enemy. Facing overwhelming danger,…

Following a roadside bomb attack on their convoy in Afghanistan, a Dutch soldier shoots a suspect Afghan. This act triggers a series of significant events that deeply affect the lives of everyone who initially survived the attack.

This film chronicles the ten-year pursuit of al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden following the September 11, 2001 attacks, culminating in his death at the hands of Navy SEAL Team Six in May 2011.

Marine Nick Dodd faces charges for the deaths of multiple civilians in Afghanistan. This leads to a military court-martial.

This film recounts the events of United Flight 93 on September 11th, 2001. The plane was hijacked by terrorists and crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania after passengers fought back, preventing the hijackers from reaching their intended target. The story unfolds in…

A struggling music producer gets a chance to revive his career working with a gifted young singer in Afghanistan. But his opportunity is threatened when a jealous former partner tries to sabotage the girl's success.

This is the true story of Mohamedou Ould Slahi, a Mauritanian man held at the U.S. Military's Guantanamo Bay detention center for more than ten years without being charged. He worked with a defense attorney to try and secure his…

In 2006, Helmand Province, Afghanistan transforms into a highly dangerous zone with the arrival of the British Army in the Taliban's core territory. Operation Herrick becomes representative of the conflict, as British soldiers face a difficult fight against an elusive…

Red Snow is a dramatic adventure about Dylan, a Gwich'in soldier from the Canadian Arctic, who is captured and interrogated by a Taliban Commander in Afghanistan. This triggers a flood of memories about his Inuit cousin, Asana – their shared…

Jesper, a soldier in the German army, begins a new deployment in Afghanistan. His unit's mission is to provide security for a village facing threats from the Taliban.

A driven rock star general plunges into the intricate world of modern warfare as he pursues a seemingly insurmountable victory in Afghanistan. Inspired by the true story of General Stanley McChrystal.

Two American soldiers crash their helicopter in the Afghan desert and must survive the harsh environment. They are taken in by a diverse family of Afghan opium farmers, finding themselves dependent on them for survival.