Kandahar (2023)
In Kandahar (2023), director Ric Roman Waugh (Greenland, Angel Has Fallen) delivers a high-stakes action thriller set in the heart of the Middle East. Starring Gerard Butler as a CIA operative caught behind enemy lines, the film combines pulse-pounding action with a gripping tale of survival, espionage, and betrayal.
The Story: Trapped in the Lion’s Den
Tom Harris (Gerard Butler) is a seasoned covert operative tasked with a dangerous mission deep inside Afghanistan. After a top-secret intelligence leak exposes his identity and mission details, Harris finds himself stranded in hostile territory with no allies and no backup.
With Iranian intelligence and mercenaries hunting him down, his only chance for survival lies in a perilous journey to Kandahar, where an extraction team awaits. Alongside his local informant,
Mo (Navid Negahban), Harris must navigate treacherous terrain, evade ruthless pursuers, and confront the cost of his years in the shadows.
As the mission spirals out of control, Harris uncovers a deeper conspiracy—one that threatens not only his escape but the stability of the entire region.
Why This Action Thriller Will Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat:
Intense, realistic combat sequences with tactical precision.
Gerard Butler in one of his most intense roles yet.
A tense, fast-paced survival thriller in a brutal warzone.
A thought-provoking look at the cost of war and espionage.
“Outnumbered. Outgunned. Out of time.”
With relentless action, breathtaking cinematography, and a gripping survival story, Kandahar (2023) cements itself as one of the most intense war thrillers of the year. Will Tom Harris make it out alive, or will the desert claim him forever?