Lone Survivor (2013)
Four Navy SEALs face relentless, gritty combat in Afghanistan after a moral decision leads to a tragic ambush.
Four Navy SEALs on a covert mission to neutralize a high-level Taliban operative must make an impossible moral decision in the mountains of Afghanistan that leads them into an enemy ambush. As they confront unthinkable odds, the SEALs must find reserves of strength and resilience to fight to the finish.
How intense is Lone Survivor?
Lone Survivor is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Lone Survivor feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulepic
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream Lone Survivor
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Is Lone Survivor for you?
Is Lone Survivor scary?
Only a little. Lone Survivor has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Lone Survivor gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Lone Survivor sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Lone Survivor OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Lone Survivor?
Lone Survivor runs 2h 1m.
Where can I stream Lone Survivor?
Lone Survivor is streaming on Starz.
Does Lone Survivor have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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