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Special Forces

2011 · 109 min · Director: Stéphane Rybojad

Special Forces (2011) is an action drama, directed by Stéphane Rybojad. It stars Diane Kruger and Djimon Hounsou. It follows journalism in pursuit of the truth. The 109-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

What Special Forces Is About

Afghanistan. War correspondent Elsa Casanova is taken hostage by the Taliban. Faced with her imminent execution, a Special Forces unit is dispatched to free her. In some of the world’s most breathtaking yet hostile landscapes, a relentless pursuit begins between her kidnappers who have no intention of letting their prey escape them and a group of soldiers who risk their lives in pursuit of their single aim – to bring her home alive. This strong, independent woman and these men of duty are thrown together and forced to confront situations of great danger that inextricably bind them – emotionally, violently and intimately.

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What is Special Forces about?

Afghanistan. War correspondent Elsa Casanova is taken hostage by the Taliban.

Where can I watch Special Forces?

Special Forces is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Special Forces?

Special Forces runs for 109 minutes (1h 49m).

When did Special Forces come out?

Special Forces was released in 2011.

Who directed Special Forces?

Special Forces was directed by Stéphane Rybojad.

Who stars in Special Forces?

Special Forces stars Diane Kruger, Djimon Hounsou, Benoît Magimel, Denis Ménochet.

What is Special Forces's rating?

Special Forces holds 6.3/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 63 out of 100.

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