The Outpost (2020) movie poster

The Outpost (2020)

"The mission was survival."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 76%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 82% (RT: 93%, MC: 71) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
2h 3m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (1,146 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
Metacritic
71
Cast
Scott Eastwood as Staff Sergeant Clint Romesha
Caleb Landry Jones as Specialist Ty Michael Carter
Orlando Bloom as CPT. Benjamin D. Keating
Ernest Cavazos as Sgt. Armando Avalos
Taylor John Smith as Lt. Andrew Bundermann
Cory Hardrict as Sergeant Vernon Martin
Milo Gibson as CPT. Robert Yllescas
Bobby Lockwood as Kevin Thomson
Most people think so. 76% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,146 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 82%.
Overview
A small unit of U.S. soldiers, alone at the remote Combat Outpost Keating, located deep in the valley of three mountains in Afghanistan, battles to defend against an overwhelming force of Taliban fighters in a coordinated attack. The Battle of Kamdesh, as it was known, was the bloodiest American engagement of the Afghan War in 2009 and Bravo Troop 3-61 CAV became one of the most decorated units of the 19-year conflict. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Rod Lurie cited several classic war films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated war films of 2020 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The Outpost is a 2020 war, drama, history film directed by Rod Lurie. A small unit of U.S. soldiers, alone at the remote Combat Outpost Keating, located deep in the valley of three mountains in Afghanistan, battles to defend against an overwhelming force of Taliban fighters in a coordinated attack. The Battle of Kamdesh, as it was known, was the bloodiest American engagement of the Afghan War in 2009 and Bravo Troop 3-61 CAV became one of the most decorated units of the 19-year conflict.

The film has been rated by 1,146 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a war film, The Outpost delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Outpost (2020) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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