Where can I watch A War (2015)?

In US, A War is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is A War worth watching?

A War holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

A War stars Pilou Asbæk, Tuva Novotny, Søren Malling, Charlotte Munck and Dar Salim.

When was A War released?

A War was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.

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A War (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 2015, A War is a drama and war film directed by Tobias Lindholm, running about 115 minutes. “Duty goes beyond the battlefield.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Company commander Claus Michael Pedersen and his men are stationed in Helmand, Afghanistan. Meanwhile back in Denmark, with a husband at war and three children missing their father, everyday life is a struggle for Claus' wife Maria. During a routine mission, the soldiers are caught in heavy Taliban crossfire. In order to save his men, Claus makes a decision that ultimately sees him return to Denmark accused of a war crime.

Who’s in it. A War stars Pilou Asbæk as Claus Michael Pedersen, Tuva Novotny as Maria Pedersen, Søren Malling as Martin R. Olsen and Charlotte Munck as Lisbeth Danning, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A War page.

If you liked it. Fans of A War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch A War (2015)?: In US, A War is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A War worth watching?: A War holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A War?: A War stars Pilou Asbæk, Tuva Novotny, Søren Malling, Charlotte Munck and Dar Salim.
When was A War released?: A War was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.