12 Strong (2018)
A gritty, brisk war drama follows special forces dismantling the Taliban with earnest, suspenseful action.
A team of special forces head into Afghanistan in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks in an attempt to dismantle the Taliban.
How intense is 12 Strong?
12 Strong has light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What 12 Strong feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicsuspensefulearnest
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream 12 Strong
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is 12 Strong for you?
Is 12 Strong scary?
No. 12 Strong is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is 12 Strong gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is 12 Strong sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is 12 Strong OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is 12 Strong?
12 Strong runs 2h 10m.
Where can I stream 12 Strong?
12 Strong is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does 12 Strong have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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