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12 Strong

Name: 12 Strong
Director: Nicolai Fuglsig
Genre: War, Drama, Action, History
Released: 2018-01-18
Duration: 130 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, Michael Peña, Navid Negahban, Trevante Rhodes

2018 · 2h 10m · War, Drama, Action, History

IMDb 6.5 Metacritic 54 RT 50%

12 Strong is a solid, straightforward war action-drama with a strong cast (Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon) and a compelling true story about unconventional warfare—perfect if you want something grounded and engaging without overthinking it. Director Nicolai Furlonge keeps the pace moving, so yes, watch it tonight if you're in the mood for tactical military action with real historical stakes.

Plot

A team of special forces head into Afghanistan in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks in an attempt to dismantle the Taliban.

Director: Nicolai Fuglsig

Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, Michael Peña, Navid Negahban, Trevante Rhodes

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