Armadillo (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2010, Armadillo is a war and documentary film directed by Janus Metz, running about 105 minutes. “For you it's a movie. For them it's reality.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Danish soldiers are sent to Afghanistan in 2009 for 6 months, to help stabilize the country against the Taliban. They're stationed on Armadillo military base in Helman province. Unlike other war movies, this is the real deal - no actors.
Who’s in it. Armadillo stars Rasmus as himself (Platoon Commander), Mads 'Mini' as himself, Daniel 'Olby' as himself and Kim 'Birkerod' as himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Armadillo has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Armadillo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Armadillo tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Armadillo (2010)?
- In US, Armadillo is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Armadillo worth watching?
- Armadillo holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Armadillo?
- Armadillo stars Rasmus, Mads 'Mini', Daniel 'Olby' and Kim 'Birkerod'.
- When was Armadillo released?
- Armadillo was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.