Kandahar (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2023, Kandahar is an action and thriller film directed by Ric Roman Waugh, running about 119 minutes. “The only thing more dangerous than the mission is the escape.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his mission is exposed, an undercover CIA operative stuck deep in hostile territory in Afghanistan must fight his way out, alongside his Afghan translator, to an extraction point in Kandahar, all whilst avoiding elite enemy forces and foreign spies tasked with hunting them down.
Who’s in it. Kandahar stars Navid Negahban as Mohammad 'Mo' Doud, Gerard Butler as Tom Harris, Travis Fimmel as Roman Chalmers and Ali Fazal as Kahil Nasir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Kandahar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu 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 Kandahar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kandahar 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 Kandahar (2023)?
- In US, Kandahar is available to stream on Hulu, 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 Kandahar worth watching?
- Kandahar holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kandahar?
- Kandahar stars Navid Negahban, Gerard Butler, Travis Fimmel, Ali Fazal and Bahador Foladi.
- When was Kandahar released?
- Kandahar was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.