The Outpost (2020)
'The Outpost' is a 2020 American war film directed by Rod Lurie. It is based on the 2012 non-fiction book "The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor" by Jake Tapper, which recounts the Battle of Kamdesh in the War in Afghanistan. The film stars Scott Eastwood, Caleb Landry Jones, Orlando Bloom, Jack Kesy, Cory Hardrict, Milo Gibson, Jacob Scipio, Will Attenborough, and Taylor John Smith.
The story revolves around a small unit of U.S. soldiers stationed at Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan. They find themselves under relentless attack from an overwhelming force of Taliban insurgents. The film portrays their fight for survival and showcases the display of American valor in the face of adversity.
'The Outpost' had its world premiere at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival on November 2, 2019. It was scheduled to premiere at the 2020 South by Southwest Film Festival, but the festival was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film was released on July 3, 2020, in theaters and on-demand platforms.
The movie received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its realistic portrayal of combat and the bravery of the soldiers involved. It is considered a visceral and intense war film that immerses viewers in the harrowing experience of the Battle of Kamdesh.
