Boots on the Ground (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2017, Boots on the Ground is a horror film directed by Louis Melville, running about 86 minutes. “The Undead Have Risen” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of five British soldiers trying to stay alive on the last night of the Afghan War, facing not just the Taliban, but also supernatural forces more terrifying than anything they've encountered before.
Who’s in it. Boots on the Ground stars Ryan McParland as Swiftee, Tom Ainsley as Pawlo, Ian Virgo as Ollie and Valmike Rampersad as Mo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Boots on the Ground has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boots on the Ground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boots on the Ground tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boots on the Ground (2017)?
- In US, Boots on the Ground is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boots on the Ground worth watching?
- Boots on the Ground holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boots on the Ground?
- Boots on the Ground stars Ryan McParland, Tom Ainsley, Ian Virgo, Valmike Rampersad and Sally Day.
- When was Boots on the Ground released?
- Boots on the Ground was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.