Leaving Afghanistan (2019)
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Overview
1988-1989. The end of the Soviet-Afghan war. The USSR begins its withdrawal from Afghanistan. Soviet General Vasiliev's son - a pilot named Alexander gets kidnapped by the mujahideen after his airplane crashes. As a result the 108th motorized infantry division's long awaited return home gets put on hold for one last mission: bring the General's son back. Based on true events the previously untold story of the courageous and tragic withdrawal campaign (through the Salang pass) reveals the danger the horror and the complexity of human nature during wartime.
Where to watch Leaving Afghanistan
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | — | YouTube | YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max | Canal VOD, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Looke | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| South Korea | Watcha | wavve | — |
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What is Leaving Afghanistan about?
1988-1989. The end of the Soviet-Afghan war. The USSR begins its withdrawal from Afghanistan. Soviet General Vasiliev's son - a pilot named Alexander gets kidnapped by the mujahideen after his airplane crashes. As a result the 108th motorized infantry division's long awaited return home gets put on hold for one last mission: bring the General's son back. Based on true events the previously untold story of the courageous and tragic withdrawal campaign (through the Salang pass) reveals the danger the horror and the complexity of human nature during wartime. Leaving Afghanistan is a Drama, Action, War movie, released on 2019-05-10, runtime 112 minutes.
Is Leaving Afghanistan worth watching?
TMDB users rate Leaving Afghanistan 6.6 out of 10 from 97 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Leaving Afghanistan?
In the United States, Leaving Afghanistan streams on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Pavel Lungin
Cast
- Kirill Pirogov as Dmitrich
- Yan Tsapnik as Abdusalamov
- Vitaly Kishchenko as general Vasilyev
- Fyodor Lavrov as Volodya
- Oleg Vasilkov as Kharlamov
- Anton Momot as Greek
- Mikhail Kremer as Dumbbell
- Kirill Ermichev as Melnik
- Roman Kolotukhin as Youngman
- Vasiliy Butkevich as Boot
- Arslan Murzabekov as Zmaray
- Anton Kuznetsov as Abubakr
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