The Outpost Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: May. 21, 2020

The Outpost

Release Date: Friday, July 3, 2020 Limited

"The Outpost" is Combat Outpost Keating, located in Afghanistan only 14 miles from the Pakistani border, where 53 Americans prevailed against nearly 400 Taliban fighters in a day-long clash on Oct. 3, 2009.

Director: Rod Lurie

Starring: Scott Eastwood • Caleb Landry Jones • Orlando Bloom • Cory Hardrict • Jack Kesy

N/A Drama N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Based on true events, in this military thriller, a small unit of U.S. soldiers, alone at the remote Combat Outpost Keating, located deep in the valley of three mountains in Afghanistan, battles to defend against an overwhelming force of Taliban fighters in a coordinated attack. The Battle of Kamdesh, as it was known, was the bloodiest American engagement of the Afghan War in 2009 and Bravo Troop 3-61 CAV became one of the most decorated units of the 19-year conflict.

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Who stars in The Outpost – Cast List

Scott Eastwood
... Staff Sergeant Clint Romesha

Regretting You, Stolen Girl
C
Caleb Landry Jones
... Specialist Ty Michael Carter

Dracula , The Social Network
Orlando Bloom
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
C
Cory Hardrict
... Sgt. Vernon Martin

Gran Torino, Transcendence
Jack Kesy
Bang, Baywatch
T
Taylor John Smith
Warfare, Blacklight
M
Milo Gibson
Under the Stadium Lights, Mission of Honor

Who is making The Outpost – Crew List

A look at The Outpost behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Rod Lurie last helmed The Senior and Straw Dogs. The film's writer Paul Tamasy last penned The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare and The Finest Hours.

Director: Rod Lurie
Screenwriters: Paul Tamasy
Eric Johnson
Producers: Eric Johnson
Sam Raimi
Paul Tamasy
Rob Tapert

Studios: Screen Media Films; Century 21
Production Company: Millennium Films

Production – What we know about the The Outpost

Key Facts

Scott Eastwood will play Staff Sergeant Clint Romesha and Caleb Landry Jones will play Specialist Ty Michael Carter, both of whom received the Congressional Medal of Honor. Orlando has been cast in the role of 1st Lieutenant Benjamin D. Keating 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, who was killed in Afghanistan (Hollywood Reporter, 5/3/2018).
Based on Jake Tapper's book "The Outpost: An Untold Story Of American Valor."

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2020

Completed

Changed The Outpost movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

May 2018

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Scheduled to begin production August 2018.

Jul 2017

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson have been working on the screenplay and getting the project together since 2014.

Jun 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Feb 2014

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson have used their own money to option The Outpost: An Untold Story Of American Valor.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: The Outpost: An Untold Story Of American Valor
Language: English

The Outpost Trailers and Clips

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Official Trailer

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Behind The Scenes Featurette

The Outpost Release Date: When was the film released?

The Outpost was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, July 3 , 2020. There were four other movies released on the same date, including Game Of Death, Hamilton: An American Musical and The Truth. As a limited release, The Outpost was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The Outpost Digital Release Date

The Outpost is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, July 3, 2020. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.