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Restrepo

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2010 | 93 min | War, Documentary

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little 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 They Shall Not Grow Old or For Sama, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense, eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Directors Hetherington and Junger spend a year with the 2nd Battalion of the United States Army located in one of Afghanistan's most dangerous valleys. The documentary provides insight and empathy on how to win the battle through hard work, deadly gunfights and mutual friendships while the unit must push back the Taliban.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $1 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 66K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tim Hetherington, Sebastian Junger

  • Juan "Doc" RestrepoHimself
  • Dan KearneyHimself
  • LaMonta CaldwellHimself
  • Aron HijarHimself