Kandahar
“The only thing more dangerous than the mission is the escape.”
Synopsis
After his mission is exposed, an undercover CIA operative stuck deep in hostile territory in Afghanistan must fight his way out, alongside his Afghan translator, to an extraction point in Kandahar, all whilst avoiding elite enemy forces and foreign spies tasked with hunting them down.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-04
Top Cast
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Gerard Butler
Tom Harris
Navid Negahban
Mohammad 'Mo' Doud
Travis Fimmel
Roman Chalmers
Ali Fazal
Kahil Nasir
Bahador Foladi
Farzad Asadi
Nina Toussaint-White
Luna Cujai
Mark Arnold
Mark Lowe
Corey Johnson
Chris Hoyt
Hakeem Jomah
Rasoul
Tom Rhys Harries
Oliver Altman
Ray Haratian
Ismail Rabbani
Elnaaz Norouzi
Shina Asadi
Olivia-Mai Barrett
Ida Harris
Rebecca Calder
Corrine Harris
Vassilis Koukalani
Bashar
Farzad Bagheri
Parshand
Ross Berkeley Simpson
English Newscaster 1
Lee Comley
English Newscaster 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 20 DaysMay 26, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 15, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 18, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.31x
-$20.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ric Roman Waugh
- Screenplay & Story
- Mitchell LaFortune
- Original Score
- David Buckley
- Original Title
- Kandahar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Saudi Arabia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.4M
- Production Studios
- Thunder Road, G-BASE, MBC Studios, Capstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ric Roman Waugh
Mitchell LaFortune
David Buckley
MacGregor
Colby Parker, Jr.
Tom Ortenberg, Matthew Sidari, James Masciello, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee
Department Leadership Roster
MacGregor
Director of Photography
Basil Iwanyk
Producer
Erica Lee
Producer
Brendon Boyea
Producer
Alan Siegel
Producer
Gerard Butler
Producer
Christian Mercuri
Producer
Mitchell LaFortune
Screenplay
Colby Parker, Jr.
Editor
Vincent Reynaud
Production Design
Kimberly Adams
Costume Design
Dian Hristov
Stunt Coordinator
Ric Roman Waugh
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Violence • Injury
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kandahar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kandahar about?
After his mission is exposed, an undercover CIA operative stuck deep in hostile territory in Afghanistan must fight his way out, alongside his Afghan translator, to an extraction point in Kandahar, all whilst avoiding elite enemy forces and foreign spies tasked with hunting them down.
Who directed Kandahar?
Kandahar was directed by Ric Roman Waugh.
Who stars in Kandahar?
The principal cast of Kandahar includes Gerard Butler, Navid Negahban, Travis Fimmel, Ali Fazal, Bahador Foladi.
When was Kandahar released and how long is it?
Kandahar was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of Kandahar?
Kandahar had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $9.4M at the worldwide box office (0.31 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Kandahar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kandahar was composed by David Buckley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kandahar?
Kandahar holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).