Lone Survivor

Released Jan 10, 2014

2h 1m

War

Drama

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226 Reviews

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100,000+ Ratings

In 2005 Afghanistan, Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell (Mark Wahlberg), Michael Murphy (Taylor Kitsch), Danny Dietz (Emile Hirsch) and Matthew "Axe" Axelson (Ben Foster) deploy on a mission of surveillance and to take out Taliban leader Ahmad Shah. Though spotted by goatherds, Luttrell and his team decide not to kill them. But one of the Afghans alerts a group of Taliban fighters to the invaders, and a terrible battle ensues, in which the SEALs find themselves hopelessly outnumbered and outgunned.

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Critics Consensus

A true account of military courage and survival, Lone Survivor wields enough visceral power to mitigate its heavy-handed jingoism.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Peter Berg's latest directorial effort, the Navy SEALs drama Lone Survivor, is no better than a limp retelling that fails to get underneath the surface of the actual story.

Rated: D+

Sep 5, 2017

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

Despite the lack of character development, watching these guys struggle to prevail was enthralling and heartbreaking all at once.

Rated: B+

Apr 23, 2015

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Evan Williams

The Australian

For all its flaws it is both a gripping action thriller and an unforgettable depiction of the cold realities of war. My first reaction after seeing it was a simple one: this must be how it was. It may be the highest tribute I can pay.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 18, 2014

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Lone Survivor’s major saving grace is that it never resorts to actual flag-waving, but enough pro-military overtones subsist in the material to consider it an effective recruiting video.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 18, 2022

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Howard Gorman

NME (New Musical Express)

Peter Berg goes beyond the call of duty to forge a bond between the audience and the film's forlorn, leaving us hoping that the expected doesn't end up coming true.

Jun 10, 2021

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Richard Crouse

At its core it isn't a propaganda film or a slice of patriotism; instead it's a stark reminder of the camaraderie of soldiers in the field.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 1, 2021

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Breno G

Special Effects: 1,0/Sound Effects: 1,0/Acting: 1,0/Story: 1,5

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

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Tommie A

ONE OF THE GREATEST WAR MOVIES OF ALL TIME!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/24

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Andy B

I can imagine it must be difficult to make a movie like this without slipping one way or the other into overly saccharine or macho cliches, but this one manages as well as can be expected. It probably doesn't have too much rewatch value but is slickly done and worth at least a look.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/13/24

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Jonathan O

Lone Survivor is really a heavy war movie with spectacular stunts and amazing sounds effects from Dolby Atoms and really great strong cast and directing and a perfect film to watch on memorial day and veterans day for our troops who are fighting for their freedom and family.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/27/24

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David H

Checked out after 45 minutes. Terrible script and pacing. Acting wasn't up to snuff either.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/11/24

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Jason

A movie to make any American's rod pop [8.6/10] Duck kid is best kid

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/29/24

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Peter Berg

Director

Mark Wahlberg

Marcus Luttrell

Taylor Kitsch

Mike Murphy

Eric Bana

Lt. Cmdr. Erik S. Kristensen

Emile Hirsch

Danny Dietz

Ben Foster

Matthew Axelson

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