Jirga (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2018, Jirga is a drama and war film directed by Benjamin Gilmour, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Made under extraordinary, and extremely dangerous, conditions, Jirga tells the emotional story of a former Australian soldier who travels to Afghanistan to seek forgiveness.
Who’s in it. Jirga stars Sam Smith as Mike Wheeler, Mohammad Mosam as Dress Shop Owner, Kefayat Lag Humani as Antiques Dealer and Naqibullah Khan Shinwari as Hotel Receptionist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Jirga has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jirga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jirga tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jirga (2018)?
- In US, Jirga is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jirga worth watching?
- Jirga holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Jirga?
- Jirga stars Sam Smith, Mohammad Mosam, Kefayat Lag Humani, Naqibullah Khan Shinwari and Sharif Ullah.