The Kill Team
The Kill Team

The Kill Team

2019Movie87 minEnglish

When Andrew Briggman — a young soldier in the US Army during the invasion of Afghanistan — witnesses the murderous behavior of fellow soldiers, under the direction of a malevolent Sergeant, he faces a moral dilemma. His increasingly-violent platoon becomes suspicious that someone in their ranks has turned on them, and Andrew begins to fear for his safety. A fictionalized dramatization based on a true story.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users71%
Director: Dan KraussGenres: War, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Based on a true story, this film follows a young U.S. soldier in Afghanistan who witnesses his platoon committing murder and faces a moral dilemma. He must decide whether to report his comrades and risk their wrath, or stay silent and become complicit in their crimes. The escalating tension and paranoia create a gripping psychological thriller within the confines of a war zone.

Critical Reception

The Kill Team received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its tense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Nat Wolff. However, some found the pacing uneven and the exploration of its themes to be somewhat superficial.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful portrayal of a moral quandary in wartime.
  • Nat Wolff's performance as the conflicted soldier was a standout element.
  • Some critics noted a lack of depth in exploring the broader implications of the events.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The Kill Team' to be a compelling and intense war drama, with many appreciating the suspense and strong acting. Some viewers felt the film could have delved deeper into the psychological aspects and the ethical complexities.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the real-life events of the Kandahar massacre in 2010, where U.S. Army soldiers killed three Afghan civilians.

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SWITCH.

SWITCH.

Dan Krauss's film depicts in stark terms the way war can strip souls of conscience, something made even more wrenching when viewed with the knowledge that it's based on horrific true events. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... http...
Gimly

Gimly

A war film unlike any I have personally seen before, but not a perfect one. Has important things to say, but has them delivered, while, not unbelievably, blandly. _The Kill Team_ shows us that Wolff's character is having a moral crisis, but...
Gimly

Gimly

A war film unlike any I have personally seen before, but not a perfect one. Has important things to say, but has them delivered, while, not unbelievably, blandly. _The Kill Team_ shows us that Wolff's character is having a moral crisis, but...