Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# The Outpost - Parental Guide
This R-rated war drama depicts a real battle between U.S. soldiers and Taliban fighters with strong violence, graphic combat scenes, and frequent strong language. While not gratuitously gory, the intense warfare and casualties make it unsuitable for children under 16. Best suited for mature teens interested in military history.
About this movie
Genre
War, Drama, History, Action
Synopsis
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.
Cast

Scott Eastwood
Staff Sergeant Clint Romesha

Caleb Landry Jones
Specialist Ty Michael Carter

Orlando Bloom
CPT. Benjamin D. Keating

Ernest Cavazos
Sgt. Armando Avalos
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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