The Longest War (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2020, The Longest War is a war and documentary film directed by Greg Barker, running about 90 minutes. “There is no winning Afghanistan” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The human stories and drama behind America's involvement in Afghanistan, now the longest war in U.S. history. First-hand witnesses — ranging from U.S. intelligence operatives, to soldiers and their families, Afghan officials, journalists, top government and military officials — bring their experiences to life through emotional interviews.
Who’s in it. The Longest War stars Lisa Maddox as Herself and Breshna Musaza as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Longest War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Longest War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Longest War tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Longest War (2020)?
- In US, The Longest War is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Longest War worth watching?
- The Longest War holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Longest War?
- The Longest War stars Lisa Maddox and Breshna Musaza.
- When was The Longest War released?
- The Longest War was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.