Special Forces (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2011, Special Forces is an action, drama and war film directed by Stéphane Rybojad, running about 109 minutes. “Survival. Honor. Sacrifice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Afghanistan. War correspondent Elsa Casanova is taken hostage by the Taliban. Faced with her imminent execution, a Special Forces unit is dispatched to free her. In some of the world’s most breathtaking yet hostile landscapes, a relentless pursuit begins between her kidnappers who have no intention of letting their prey escape them and a group of soldiers who risk their lives in pursuit of their single aim – to bring her home alive. This strong, independent woman and these men of duty are thrown together and forced to confront situations of great danger that inextricably bind them – emotionally, violently and intimately.
Who’s in it. Special Forces stars Diane Kruger as Elsa Casanova, Djimon Hounsou as Commander Kovax, Benoît Magimel as Captain 'Tic-Tac ' and Denis Ménochet as Captain Lucas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Special Forces has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Special Forces page.
If you liked it. Fans of Special Forces tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Special Forces (2011)?
- In US, Special Forces is available to 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 Special Forces worth watching?
- Special Forces holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Special Forces?
- Special Forces stars Diane Kruger, Djimon Hounsou, Benoît Magimel, Denis Ménochet and Raphaël Personnaz.
- When was Special Forces released?
- Special Forces was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.