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The Kill Team

Name: The Kill Team
Genre: War, Documentary
Released: 2013-10-15
Cast: Adam Winfield, Christopher Winfield, Emma Winfield, Andrew Holmes, Jeremy Morlock

2013 | 79 min | War, Documentary

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for the curious and history buffs. If you loved 20 Days in Mariupol or For Sama, start here.
The mood: Intense, eye-opening.
The pace: Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 19 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

In 2010, the media branded a platoon of U.S. Army infantry soldiers “The Kill Team” following reports of its killing for sport in Afghanistan. Now, one of the accused must fight the government he defended on the battlefield, while grappling with his own role in the alleged murders. Dan Krauss’s absorbing documentary examines the stories of four men implicated in heinous war crimes in a stark reminder that, in war, innocence may be relative to the insanity around you.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Dan Krauss

Adam Winfield
Christopher Winfield
Emma Winfield
Andrew Holmes
Jeremy Morlock
Justin Stoner
Calvin GibbsStaff Sergeant (footage)