A War
Seen it?2015 | 115 min | Drama, War
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (89% 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 history buffs. If you loved 1917, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Danish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Company commander Claus Michael Pedersen and his men are stationed in Helmand, Afghanistan. Meanwhile back in Denmark, with a husband at war and three children missing their father, everyday life is a struggle for Claus' wife Maria. During a routine mission, the soldiers are caught in heavy Taliban crossfire. In order to save his men, Claus makes a decision that ultimately sees him return to Denmark accused of a war crime.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tobias Lindholm
- Pilou AsbækClaus Michael Pedersen
- Tuva NovotnyMaria Pedersen
- Søren MallingMartin R. Olsen
- Charlotte MunckLisbeth Danning
- Dar SalimNajib Bisma
- Dulfi Al-JabouriLutfi Hassan
- Alex Høgh AndersenAnders
- Jakob FrølundTerkel Sand
- Phillip Sem DambækBrian Brask
- Petrine AggerUlla