Movies like Kandahar

Kathryn Bigelow's 'Zero Dark Thirty' offers an intense and meticulous account of the decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden after the September 11 attacks. While more focused on the American perspective, the movie's portrayal of military operations in Afghanistan makes it a compelling watch for those who appreciate 'Kandahar'.

Peter Berg's 'Lone Survivor', starring Mark Wahlberg, is an action-packed tale of survival and brotherhood that follows a team of U.S. Navy SEALs in Afghanistan. This intense war drama will resonate with viewers who appreciate 'Kandahar''s focus on conflict within the same setting.

'The Kite Runner', based on Khaled Hosseini's best-selling novel and directed by Marc Forster, explores the themes of friendship, betrayal, and redemption against the backdrop of a changing Afghanistan. Fans of 'Kandahar's' exploration of Afghan culture and its challenges will find this film similarly engaging.

The documentary 'Restrepo', by journalists Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington, chronicles the deployment of a platoon of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley. Its raw and honest portrayal of soldiers' lives will attract audiences who appreciated the authenticity of 'Kandahar'.