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A War (2015)

Movie ★ 6.6 115 min

Drama War

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.

Tobias Lindholm Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 10, 2015
Runtime
115 min
Rating
R
Box office
$1.1M
IMDb
tt3830162
Studio
AZ Celtic Films, , ,

Themes

Cast

Pilou Asbæk Pilou Asbæk Claus Michael Pedersen Tuva Novotny Tuva Novotny Maria Pedersen Søren Malling Søren Malling Martin R. Olsen Charlotte Munck Charlotte Munck Lisbeth Danning Dar Salim Dar Salim Najib Bisma Dulfi Al-Jabouri Dulfi Al-Jabouri Lutfi Hassan Alex Høgh Andersen Alex Høgh Andersen Anders Jakob Frølund Terkel Sand Phillip Sem Dambæk Brian Brask Petrine Agger Petrine Agger Ulla Martin Tamm Andersen Michael Chidekel Christian 'Krølle' Pedersen Christian 'Krølle' Pedersen Kenneth 'Slagter' Jensen Andre Fog Sorensen Nikolai Jones

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Frequently asked questions

What is A War about?
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.
Who directed A War?
A War was directed by Tobias Lindholm.
Who stars in A War?
A War stars Pilou Asbæk, Tuva Novotny, Søren Malling, Charlotte Munck.
When was A War released?
A War is a 2015 drama, war film.
Where can I watch A War?
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