A rock star general bent on winning the “impossible” war in Afghanistan takes us inside the complex machinery of modern war. Inspired by the true story of General Stanley McChrystal.
Directed by David Michôd
journalist
based on novel or book
afghanistan
us army
historical fiction
exposé
satirical
u.s. general
born leader
charismatic
nato forces
Rank
#238 in 2017·#8044 overall
Trailer
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Letterboxd
2.6 / 5
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Cast
Brad Pitt
Gen. Glen McMahon
Anthony Michael Hall
Greg Pulver
Emory Cohen
Willy Dunne
John Magaro
Cory Staggart
Topher Grace
Matt Little
Tilda Swinton
German Politician
Daniel Betts
Simon Ball
Aymen Hamdouchi
Badi Basim
Alan Ruck
Pat McKinnon
Anthony Hayes
Pete Duckman
RJ Cyler
Andy Moon
Nicholas Jones
Dick Waddle
Crew
David Michôd
Director
David Michôd
Screenplay
Warren Ellis
Original Music Composer
Nick Cave
Original Music Composer
Peter Sciberras
Editor
Dariusz Wolski
Director of Photography
Sarah Esberg
Executive Producer
Ted Sarandos
Producer
Ian Bryce
Producer
Jeremy Kleiner
Producer
Brad Pitt
Producer
Dede Gardner
Producer
Popular Reviews
116 reviews
maddie graumannPRO
6.0★ · 05/15/26
kinda has like no real plot i felt like? also what is with brad pitt and that specific face
kinda has like no real plot i felt like? also what is with brad pitt and that specific face