Warfare
Seen it?2025 | 95 min | War, Action
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved American Sniper or Lone Survivor, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A platoon of Navy SEALs embarks on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 BAFTA, 3 Critics' Choice Awards and 3 Independent Spirit Awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$35 million worldwide on a $20 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.1 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ray Mendoza, Alex Garland
- D'Pharaoh Woon-A-TaiRay
- Will PoulterErik
- Cosmo JarvisElliott
- Kit ConnorTommy
- Finn BennettJohn
- Taylor John SmithFrank
- Michael GandolfiniLt. MacDonald
- Adain BradleySgt Laerrus
- Noah CentineoBrian
- Evan HoltzmanBrock