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12 Strong

2018·Movie·R·130 min·6.4(3,204)

The declassified true story of the horse soldiers

A team of special forces head into Afghanistan in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks in an attempt to dismantle the Taliban.

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About 12 Strong

12 Strong is a 2018 English-language war, drama and action film directed by Nicolai Fuglsig. The cast is led by Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, Michael Peña. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 3200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

12 Strong was produced by Torridon Films, Alcon Entertainment, and Black Label Media and made in United States of America. It was released on January 18, 2018, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $67 million worldwide.

Director
Nicolai Fuglsig
Writers
Ted Tally, Peter Craig
Release date
January 18, 2018
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$67 million
Production
Torridon Films, Alcon Entertainment, Black Label Media
#central intelligence agency (cia)#based on novel or book#afghanistan#based on true story#taliban#post 9/11#intense#melodramatic

12 Strong cast & crew

12 Strong was directed by Nicolai Fuglsig and written by Ted Tally and Peter Craig.

The cast features Chris Hemsworth as Mitch Nelson, Michael Shannon as Hal Spencer, Michael Peña as Sam Diller, Navid Negahban as General Dostum, Trevante Rhodes as Ben Milo, and Geoff Stults as Sean Coffers.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lorne Balfe, cinematography is by Rasmus Videbæk, and it was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Thad Luckinbill.

Is 12 Strong worth watching?

12 Strong holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 3,204 ratings, a solidly received war films.

At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy war, drama, and action, 12 Strong is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch 12 Strong

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Cast of 12 Strong

Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth

Mitch Nelson

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

Hal Spencer

Michael Peña

Michael Peña

Sam Diller

Navid Negahban

Navid Negahban

General Dostum

Trevante Rhodes

Trevante Rhodes

Ben Milo

Geoff Stults

Geoff Stults

Sean Coffers

Thad Luckinbill

Thad Luckinbill

Vern Michaels

Austin Stowell

Austin Stowell

Fred Falls

Ben O'Toole

Ben O'Toole

Scott Black

Jack Kesy

Jack Kesy

Charles Jones

Fahim Fazli

Fahim Fazli

Commander Khaled

Austin Hébert

Austin Hébert

Pat Essex

12 Strong — FAQs

Where can I watch 12 Strong in United States?

12 Strong is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is 12 Strong in?

12 Strong is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is 12 Strong?

12 Strong runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

What is 12 Strong rated?

12 Strong is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 3,204 ratings.

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