The Patrol (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2013, The Patrol is a drama and war film directed by Tom Petch, running about 85 minutes. “If you know neither yourself nor your enemy, you will lose every battle” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Afghanistan, 2006, Helmand Province becomes one of the most dangerous places on Earth as the British Army is deployed into the Taliban heartland. The Operation, Herrick, became synonymous with the struggle as British troops fought a losing battle against this unseen enemy.
Who’s in it. The Patrol stars Owain Arthur as Taff, Nicholas Beveney as Sergeant 'Sol' Campbell, Daniel Fraser as Lieutenant Jonathan Bradshaw and Alex McNally as Ginge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Patrol has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Patrol page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Patrol tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Patrol (2013)?
- In US, The Patrol is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Patrol worth watching?
- The Patrol holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Patrol?
- The Patrol stars Owain Arthur, Nicholas Beveney, Daniel Fraser, Alex McNally and Oliver Mott.
- When was The Patrol released?
- The Patrol was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.