
Where Soldiers Come From
2011, English. Directed by Heather Courtney.
From a small town in northern Michigan to the mountains of Afghanistan, "Where Soldiers Come From" follows the journey of childhood friends who join the National Guard after graduating from high school. It chronicles the young men's transformation from teenagers to soldiers to 23-year-old combat veterans. The film offers an intimate look at the young men who fight our wars.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 9 September 2011
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Heather Courtney
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Where Soldiers Come From runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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Where Soldiers Come From isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Where Soldiers Come From?
If you liked Where Soldiers Come From, try Father Soldier Son, Why We Fight: Prelude to War, For Sama.
Who directed Where Soldiers Come From?
Where Soldiers Come From (2011) was directed by Heather Courtney.