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Kajaki

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During the war in Afghanistan, British soldiers embark on a mission to save their trapped comrades after one (Benjamin O'Mahony) loses a leg to a land mine.
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Critics Consensus

Kilo Two Bravo honors its fact-based story with an almost unbearably tense drama that captures the horrors -- and the human cost -- of modern warfare.

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Liz Braun Toronto Sun Nov 13, 2015
4/5
Kilo Two Bravo is one of the most intense anti-war films extant. Go to Full Review Brad Wheeler Globe and Mail Nov 13, 2015
3.5/4
Mines detonate, the men hold on, the humour is the gallows' kind and the audience's gut is as tight as the tourniquets on the hurt soldiers' stumps. Go to Full Review Linda Barnard Toronto Star Nov 12, 2015
3/4
An intimate, unforgettable examination of war. Go to Full Review James Marsh South China Morning Post Aug 22, 2016
4/5
By casting unknowns, Katis only ratchets up the tension more, leaving his audiences breathless throughout, unable to second guess who might make it out alive. Go to Full Review Zach Hollwedel Under the Radar Dec 9, 2015
6.5/10
An arguably anti-war depiction of true events, yet one that expertly eschews the mawkish or sanctimonious didacticism such films frequently espouse. Go to Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue Nov 13, 2015
... more focused on character-driven moments than elaborate battlefield conflicts, yet it ratchets up the tension effectively. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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David B. @RT14283473 Jul 4, 2026 One of the most intense films ever! See more Alexander C @ThisChapAlex Mar 17, 2026 Almost perfect depiction, I just wish there was a bit more fear when their friend gets blown up, and the end credit music kinda took me out of the horrible violence that took place, a little pro-war. Which is weird because there was a really good scene about some of the soldiers talking about what death they're going to leave behind in this country after they leave (like the mines the soviets left behind). See more mike p @RT97824130 Aug 22, 2025 not much movie 'action' but absolutely gut wrenching film See more Optimus P @RT90793904 Jan 27, 2025 What makes Kajaki so unique is how it focuses on the psychological and emotional toll of war, rather than big action scenes. There are no massive battles or explosions—just a group of men trying to survive a nightmare situation. The tension is almost unbearable at times, and the way the film captures their courage and determination is both heartbreaking and inspiring. See more Joseph L @Joseph504 Jan 3, 2025 Tense and Relentless retelling of events during the war in Afghanistan. See more Louis-Philippe L @RT19655575 Jan 3, 2025 Kajaki is heartwrenching and a movie that will not die in my mind when I close my pc to put it away. A true gem above any war movie I could think of. A MUST SEE. See more Read all reviews
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Paul Katis

Director

Mark Stanley

Tug

David Elliot

Mark Wright

Scott Kyle

Stu Pearson

Benjamin O'Mahony

Stu Hale

Bryan Parry

Jonesy

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Movie Info

Synopsis During the war in Afghanistan, British soldiers embark on a mission to save their trapped comrades after one (Benjamin O'Mahony) loses a leg to a land mine.
Director
Paul Katis
Screenwriter
Tom Williams
Distributor
Honora Productions
Production Co
Pukka Films
Rating
R (Pervasive Language|Graphic War Injuries)
Genre
War, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 13, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 8, 2016
Runtime
1h 48m
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