"The Outpost" is a 2019 American war film directed by Rod Lurie, based on the 2012 non-fiction book "The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor" by Jake Tapper. The film tells the story of the Battle of Kamdesh during the War in Afghanistan, where 53 U.S. soldiers and two Latvian military advisors fought against approximately 300 Taliban insurgents at Combat Outpost Keating. The film depicts the events leading up to the battle and the intense fight for survival. The film is a war drama with a tense and realistic tone. "The Outpost" had its world premiere at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival on November 2, 2019. It was released via Premium VOD and in selected theaters on July 3, 2020. It can be watched on Netflix.
- Director: Rod Lurie
- Scott Eastwood as Staff Sergeant Clint Romesha
- Caleb Landry Jones as Specialist Ty Michael Carter
- Orlando Bloom as Captain Benjamin D. Keating
- Jack Kesy as Sergeant Josh Kirk
- Cory Hardrict as Staff Sergeant Vernon Martin
- Milo Gibson as Captain Robert Yllescas
- Jacob Scipio as Staff Sergeant Justin T. Gallegos
- Taylor John Smith as 1st Lieutenant Andrew Bundermann
"The Outpost" received generally positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 93% based on 99 reviews, with an average rating of 7.9/10. The site's consensus reads, "Told with gripping realism, The Outpost is a thrilling technical feat and a worthy tribute to military heroes". On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 71 out of 100, based on 19 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". The film's box office grossed $2.3 million against a budget of $5 million.
