War Hospital (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2005, War Hospital is a documentary film directed by David Christensen, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In the small town of Lokichoggio, in northern Kenya, dozens of planes returning from Sudan land on a short runway. Many have just dropped off relief supplies, but the majority are carrying wounded patients from the civil war in southern Sudan. These patients will be picked up at the airport by ambulances that will take them through dust and scrub down an empty road to one of the most unique places in Africa: the International Committee of the Red Cross' Lopiding Hospital, the biggest field hospital in the world today. WAR HOSPITAL follows the life and fortunes of this field hospital during a three month period when peace might finally be signed in Sudan.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, War Hospital has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch War Hospital page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War Hospital (2005)?
- In US, War Hospital is available to stream on DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is War Hospital worth watching?
- War Hospital holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was War Hospital released?
- War Hospital was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.