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An undercover CIA operative gets stuck in hostile territory in Afghanistan after his mission is exposed. Accompanied by his translator, he must fight enemy combatants as he tries to reach an extraction point in Kandahar. Read More Read Less

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Critics Consensus

Gerard Butler remains a sturdy screen presence, but even for hardcore action fans, Kandahar is hardly worth watching.

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If you're looking for lots of action, a story that keeps you guessing, and more of Gerard Butler doing what he does best, Kandahar delivers.

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Kandahar (2023) | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Stephen Romei The Australian Their new film is a competent war action thriller that shows us the fate of the people who were not able to leave when the allied forces did. Rated: 2.5/5 Aug 25, 2023 Full Review Kandahar (2023) | Rotten Tomatoes (2) John Nugent Empire Magazine Gerard Butler proves he has more in the tank than just thoughtless action with this Middle East-set thriller, which is unexpectedly interested in the people and politics behind the usual explosions. Rated: 3/5 Aug 10, 2023 Full Review Kandahar (2023) | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Joey Shapiro Chicago Reader If I’m going to watch this man retcon the war on terror to look heroic, it should at the very least be over-the-top enough to be entertaining. Jun 3, 2023 Full Review Kandahar (2023) | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Maxance Vincent InSession Film As far as his collaborations go with Butler, it’s, unfortunately, his weakest, even if he manages to get a great performance out of him. Here’s hoping his next B-grade action film will be significantly better. Rated: C Mar 6, 2024 Full Review Kandahar (2023) | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Lachmi Deb Roy Firstpost Kandahar is a typical Gerald Butler’s mindless, obscenely violent action film without a soul. Oct 25, 2023 Full Review Kandahar (2023) | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Formulaic chase thriller, that's tedious but is at least competently made. Rated: C+ Sep 26, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jerry surprisingly good action movie.7 out of 10 Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/15/23 Full Review TBotello I enjoyed that the movie was just not about explosions, bombs and gun fights - the conversations and acting in the movie were very real. Although some might say the movie was a little slow at times, I enjoyed the plot and theme of the movie. I am a veteran and some of the scenes brought back memories for me. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/12/23 Full Review Mr. Hollywood Once it gets going it really gets going. Definitely an enjoyable ride, one of Butlers better films. The story, the elements, the danger, what else do you need? Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/12/23 Full Review MollysMomma I really enjoyed the film! It was just good action and a simple plot, no usual Hollyweird messaging - well very little of it anyway. Gerard Butler is great in these types of films. If you enjoyed his movie Plane, youll like this movie too. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/11/23 Full Review Oscar B Great acting, great plot, and great action, what else can you ask for?! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/11/23 Full Review Sharon L It was full of action. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ric Roman Waugh Director Gerard Butler Tom Harris Navid Negahban Mohammad "Mo" Doud Ali Fazal Kahil Nasir Travis Fimmel Roman Chalmers Elnaaz Norouzi Shina Asadi
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Synopsis An undercover CIA operative gets stuck in hostile territory in Afghanistan after his mission is exposed. Accompanied by his translator, he must fight enemy combatants as he tries to reach an extraction point in Kandahar.

Director
Ric Roman Waugh

Producer
Basil Iwanyk, Brendon Boyea, Erica Lee, Gerard Butler, Alan Siegel, Christian Mercuri, Scott LaStaiti

Screenwriter
Mitchell LaFortune

Distributor
Open Road Films

Production Co
MBC Studios, Thunder Road Pictures, Capstone Studios, G-BASE, Dutch FilmWorks

Rating
R (Violence and Language)

Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
May 26, 2023, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 15, 2023

Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.2M

Runtime
1h 59m

Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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FAQs

Is Kandahar 2023 on Prime? ›

Mumbai, June 13 (Ians) The upcoming action-thriller film 'Kandahar' which stars Gerard Butler and Ali Fazal is set to release on Ott platform Prime Video on June 16.

Is Kandahar on Hulu or Hulu? ›

Watch Kandahar with a subscription on Hulu, rent on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV, or buy on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV.

Is Kandahar based on a true story? ›

The Big Picture. Kandahar is an action thriller based on a true story, giving audiences a chilling glimpse into the realities of life on the frontlines of war.

What streaming service is Kandahar on? ›

Kandahar, a thriller movie starring Gerard Butler, Navid Negahban, and Ali Fazal is available to stream now. Watch it on Hulu, Disney Plus, ROW8, Prime Video, Fandango at Home or Apple TV on your Roku device.

What is Khandar about? ›

What are the dates for Amazon Prime Day 2023? ›

Prime Day begins at 3 a.m. EDT on July 11, 2023, and it will bring shopping deals to current Prime members across the globe. In 2022, Prime Day saw its biggest event ever, with Prime members purchasing more than 300 million items worldwide and saving over $1.7 billion.

Is Kandahar on Tubi? ›

You are able to stream Kandahar for free on Tubi.

Who is the motorcycle guy in Kandahar? ›

Ali Fazal underwent training for learnt dirt biking for his role in 'Kandahar'

What is the meaning of Kandahar? ›

The name "Candahar" or "Kandahar" in this form probably translates to candy area. This probably has to do with the location being fertile and historically known for producing fine grapes, pomegranates, apricots, melons and other sweet fruits.

Who is the Indian actor in Kandahar movie? ›

"Ali Fazal has become a notable figure on the global stage, making a mark with roles in Hollywood hits like 'Kandahar' starring Gerard Butler, 'Death on the Nile' alongside Gal Gadot, and the British biographical drama 'Victoria & Abdul' with Judi Dench.

Will there be a Kandahar 2 movie? ›

Ali was the lead antagonist and will be reprising his role in the sequel. The film will soon start development.” Released in 2023, 'Kandahar' follows a CIA operative and his translator, who flee from special forces in Afghanistan after exposing a covert mission.

Are there supposed to be subtitles in Kandahar? ›

Majority of the language used in the movie is Afghani/Hindi. Lucky that the language is translated to English by the subtitles. Overall it's a boring action movie.

Is Kandahar movie on Amazon Prime? ›

Prime Video: Kandahar. A CIA Black Ops agent and his Afghan interpreter must evade deadly forces as they escape Iran after a whistleblower reveals the agent destroyed a nuclear facility.

Is Kandahar on Hulu? ›

Watch Kandahar Streaming Online | Hulu (Free Trial)

Do they have Netflix in Afghanistan? ›

Grab some tea and get up close and personal with us. Stream Netflix any time on any device across Afghanistan.

Is there a movie about the CIA agent in 2023? ›

An uncompromising CIA agent chases leads from the U.S. to Europe to stop an international terrorist out to assassinate a powerful U.S. senator.

What will Prime cost in 2023? ›

How Much Is Amazon Prime a Month in 2023? As of June 16, 2023, monthly fees for the Amazon Prime membership increased to the following: $14.99 per month.

When did the US take Kandahar? ›

The Fall of Kandahar took place in 2001 during the War in Afghanistan. After the fall of Mazar-i-Sharif, Kabul and Herat, Kandahar was the last major city under Taliban control.

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