Baghdad ER (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2006, Baghdad ER is a documentary film directed by Jon Alpert, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. Produced and directed by 11-time Emmy Award-winner Jon Alpert, this 64-minute verite documentary takes an unforgettable look inside the 86th Combat Support Hospital (CSH), the U.S. Army's premier medical facility in Iraq and former site of one of Saddam Hussein?s elite medical facilities. Shot over two months in the summer of 2005, the film puts a human face on the war's cold casualty statistics, as doctors and nurses fight to save the lives of wounded soldiers who are Medevaced (helicoptered) in a numbingly routine basis.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Baghdad ER sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Baghdad ER page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baghdad ER (2006)?
- In US, Baghdad ER is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, 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 Baghdad ER worth watching?
- Baghdad ER holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Baghdad ER released?
- Baghdad ER was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.