Leaving Afghanistan(2019)
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The war is over. Not their mission.
Leaving Afghanistan Synopsis
1988-1989. The end of the Soviet-Afghan war. The USSR begins its withdrawal from Afghanistan. Soviet General Vasiliev's son - a pilot named Alexander gets kidnapped by the mujahideen after his airplane crashes. As a result the 108th motorized infantry division's long awaited return home gets put on hold for one last mission: bring the General's son back. Based on true events the previously untold story of the courageous and tragic withdrawal campaign (through the Salang pass) reveals the danger the horror and the complexity of human nature during wartime.
Leaving Afghanistan (2019) is a drama, action and war film directed by Pavel Lungin, released on May 10, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Kirill Pirogov, Yan Tsapnik, Vitaly Kishchenko and Fyodor Lavrov. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 95 ratings.
- Director:
- Pavel Lungin
- Writers:
- Pavel Lungin, Alexandr Lungin
- Producers:
- Pavel Lungin, Evgeniy Panfilov
- Cinematographer:
- Igor Grinyakin
- Production:
- Germes Film, Cinema Foundation of Russia, Pavel Lungin Studio
- Budget:
- $4,302,540
- Revenue:
- $731,827
- Status:
- Released
Leaving Afghanistan (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Leaving Afghanistan before you stream it.
Leaving Afghanistan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kirill Pirogov
as Dmitrich
Yan Tsapnik
as Abdusalamov
Vitaly Kishchenko
as general Vasilyev
Fyodor Lavrov
as Volodya
Oleg Vasilkov
as Kharlamov
Anton Momot
as Greek
Mikhail Kremer
as Dumbbell
Kirill Ermichev
as Melnik
Roman Kolotukhin
as Youngman
Vasiliy Butkevich
as Boot
Arslan Murzabekov
as Zmaray
Anton Kuznetsov
as Abubakr
Key crew
Directed by Pavel Lungin, written by Pavel Lungin and Alexandr Lungin, produced by Pavel Lungin and Evgeniy Panfilov.
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Leaving Afghanistan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 95 ratings.
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Leaving Afghanistan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Leaving Afghanistan online?
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Leaving Afghanistan (2019) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Leaving Afghanistan?
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The main cast of Leaving Afghanistan (2019) includes Kirill Pirogov, Yan Tsapnik, Vitaly Kishchenko, Fyodor Lavrov and Oleg Vasilkov. The film was directed by Pavel Lungin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Leaving Afghanistan released?
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Leaving Afghanistan was released on May 10, 2019 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Leaving Afghanistan worth watching?
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Leaving Afghanistan (2019) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 95 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Leaving Afghanistan?
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Yes. The official Leaving Afghanistan trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.