12 Strong Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Apr. 4, 2018

12 Strong

Release Date: Friday, January 19, 2018 Theaters

Based on the best-selling book Horse Soldiers, it is story of heroism based on true events that unfolded a world away in the aftermath of 9/11.

Director: Nicolai Fuglsig

Starring: Michael Shannon • Chris Hemsworth • Trevante Rhodes • Michael Peña • Navid Negahban

R Drama N/A

3.9 / 5.0

86% WILL SEE 14% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 12 Strong is set in the harrowing days following 9/11 when a U.S. Special Forces team, led by their new Captain, Mitch Nelson (Hemsworth), is chosen to be the first U.S. troops sent into Afghanistan for an extremely dangerous mission. There, in the rugged mountains, they must convince Northern Alliance General Dostum (Negahban) to join forces with them to fight their common adversary: the Taliban and their Al Qaeda allies. In addition to overcoming mutual distrust and a vast cultural divide, the Americans—accustomed to state-of-the-art warfare—must adopt the rudimentary tactics of the Afghani horse soldiers. But despite their uneasy bond, the new allies face overwhelming odds: outnumbered and outgunned by a ruthless enemy that does not take prisoners.

Drama Adaptation True Story War

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Who is making 12 Strong – Crew List

A look at 12 Strong behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Nicolai Fuglsig last helmed Brass Monkey. The film's writer Peter Craig last penned Gladiator II and Top Gun: Maverick.

Director: Nicolai Fuglsig
Screenwriters: Peter Craig
Ted Tally
Producers: Jerry Bruckheimer
Thad Luckinbill
Trent Luckinbill
Molly Smith

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Black Label Media
Jerry Bruckheimer Films

Production – What we know about the 12 Strong

Key Facts

Based on the book by Doug Stanton.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2017

Completed

Changed 12 Strong movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2017

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2016

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jun 2009

Development

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

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for war violence and language throughout
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Horse Soldiers
Language: English

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12 Strong Release Date: When was the film released?

12 Strong was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 19 , 2018. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including Forever My Girl, Den of Thieves and Call Me by Your Name.