A War (Krigen) Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jan. 16, 2018

A War (Krigen)

Release Date: Friday, April 8, 2016 Limited

Director: Tobias Lindholm

Starring: Pilou Asbæk • Tuva Novotny

R Drama N/A

3 / 5.0

69% WILL SEE 31% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Company commander Claus M. Pedersen (Pilou Asbæk) and his men are stationed in an Afghan province. Meanwhile back in Denmark Claus’ wife Maria (Tuva Novotny) is trying to hold everyday life together with a husband at war and three children missing their father. During a routine mission, the soldiers are caught in heavy crossfire and in order to save his men, Claus makes a decision that has grave consequences for him - and his family back home.

Drama War

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Who stars in A War (Krigen) – Cast List

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Pilou Asbæk
... Claus M. Pedersen

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Tuva Novotny
... Maria

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Who is making A War (Krigen) – Crew List

A look at A War (Krigen) behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Tobias Lindholm last helmed The Good Nurse and A Hijacking. The film's writer Tobias Lindholm last penned A Taste of Hunger and The Commune.

Director: Tobias Lindholm
Screenwriter: Tobias Lindholm

Studio: Magnolia Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the A War (Krigen)

Key Facts

The film premiered at the 2015 Venice Film Festival where The Playlist's Jessica Kiang called it a "bruising two hours of you-are-there cinema."

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2015

Completed

Changed A War (Krigen) movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language and some war related images
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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A War (Krigen) Release Date: When was the film released?

A War (Krigen) was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, April 8 , 2016. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including The Boss, Hardcore Henry and The Invitation. As a limited release, A War (Krigen) was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.