Special Forces
2011, French. Directed by Stéphane Rybojad.
Survival. Honor. Sacrifice.
Afghanistan. War correspondent Elsa Casanova is taken hostage by the Taliban. Faced with her imminent execution, a Special Forces unit is dispatched to free her. In some of the world’s most breathtaking yet hostile landscapes, a relentless pursuit begins between her kidnappers who have no intention of letting their prey escape them and a group of soldiers who risk their lives in pursuit of their single aim – to bring her home alive. This strong, independent woman and these men of duty are thrown together and forced to confront situations of great danger that inextricably bind them – emotionally, violently and intimately.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 648 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Stéphane RybojadDirector
- Diane KrugerElsa Casanova
- Djimon HounsouCommander Kovax
- Benoît MagimelCaptain 'Tic-Tac '
- Denis MénochetCaptain Lucas
- Raphaël PersonnazElias, sniper
- Alain FiglarzVictor
- Alain AlivonMarius
- Mehdi NebbouAmin, Elsa's guide
- Raz DeganAhmed Zaief, leader of the hostage takers
- Tchéky KaryoAdmiral Guezennec
- Morjana AlaouiMaïna
- Didier FlamandJacques Beauregard
Details
- Released
- 2 November 2011
- Original title
- Forces spéciales
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Stéphane Rybojad
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $3.4M
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Special Forces: quick answers
Is Special Forces worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 648 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Special Forces?
Special Forces runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Special Forces have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Special Forces. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Special Forces suitable for kids?
Special Forces is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Special Forces?
If you liked Special Forces, try Lone Survivor, The Kill Team, Battleground.
Who directed Special Forces?
Special Forces (2011) was directed by Stéphane Rybojad and stars Diane Kruger, Djimon Hounsou, Benoît Magimel.