A War (2015)
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Overview
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.
Where to watch A War
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Magnolia Selects, Warriors and Gangsters | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +2 |
| United Kingdom | STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +2 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | Plex | Apple TV, CosmoGo, FlixFling | Apple TV, CosmoGo, FlixFling |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +5 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +3 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +4 |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Acontra Plus | Apple TV, Rakuten TV |
| Netherlands | CineMember | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists A War in 29 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. A War is a Drama, War movie, released on 2015-09-10, runtime 115 minutes.
Is A War worth watching?
TMDB users rate A War 6.6 out of 10 from 244 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch A War?
In the United States, A War streams on Magnolia Selects and Warriors and Gangsters and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Tobias Lindholm
Cast
- Pilou Asbæk as Claus Michael Pedersen
- Tuva Novotny as Maria Pedersen
- Søren Malling as Martin R. Olsen
- Charlotte Munck as Lisbeth Danning
- Dar Salim as Najib Bisma
- Dulfi Al-Jabouri as Lutfi Hassan
- Alex Høgh Andersen as Anders
- Jakob Frølund as Terkel Sand
- Phillip Sem Dambæk as Brian Brask
- Petrine Agger as Ulla
- Martin Tamm Andersen as Michael Chidekel
- Christian 'Krølle' Pedersen as Kenneth 'Slagter' Jensen
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Sources
Details and the 6.6/10 rating from A War on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.