A War
"Duty goes beyond the battlefield."
Originally released in 2015. A War is a drama/war film. directed by Tobias Lindholm.
Starring Pilou Asbæk, Tuva Novotny, and Søren Malling
Synopsis
Company commander Claus Michael Pedersen and his men are stationed in Helmand, Afghanistan. Meanwhile back in Denmark, with a husband at war and three children missing their father, everyday life is a struggle for Claus' wife Maria. During a routine mission, the soldiers are caught in heavy Taliban crossfire. In order to save his men, Claus makes a decision that ultimately sees him return to Denmark accused of a war crime.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (230 votes)
Box Office
$1.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Pilou Asbæk
as Claus Michael Pedersen
Tuva Novotny
as Maria Pedersen
Søren Malling
as Martin R. Olsen
Charlotte Munck
as Lisbeth Danning
Dar Salim
as Najib Bisma
Dulfi Al-Jabouri
as Lutfi Hassan
Alex Høgh Andersen
as Anders
Jakob Frølund
as Terkel Sand
Phillip Sem Dambæk
as Brian Brask
Petrine Agger
as Ulla
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
- Revenue
- $1,113,277
Production Companies
- AZ Celtic Films
- Nordisk Film Denmark
- StudioCanal
- DR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A War about?
Company commander Claus Michael Pedersen and his men are stationed in Helmand, Afghanistan. Meanwhile back in Denmark, with a husband at war and three children missing their father, everyday life i...
Who directed A War?
A War was directed by Tobias Lindholm.
How long is A War?
A War has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was A War released?
A War was released on September 10, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A War?
The main cast of A War includes Pilou Asbæk, Tuva Novotny, Søren Malling, Charlotte Munck, Dar Salim.
Is A War worth watching?
A War has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 230 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.