Guy Ritchie's The Covenant (2023)
A gripping war thriller about loyalty and survival, set against the brutal backdrop of the Afghanistan conflict.
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant - Movie Information
- Original Title: Guy Ritchie's The Covenant
- Release Year: 2023
- Directed by: Guy Ritchie
- Type: Movie
- Genres: War, Action, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 3m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: Persian, English
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 19, 2023 (Indonesia - 17+), April 21, 2023 (United States - R), April 28, 2023 (Canada - 18A), September 27, 2024 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: เดอะ โคเวแนนท์ (TH), Khế Ước (VN), The Covenant (US), Переводчик (RU), Guy Richie's Der Pakt (DE), Tugev seljatagune (EE), 가이 리치스 더 커버넌트 (KR), El pacto (The Covenant) (ES)
- Production Companies: STXfilms, Toff Guy Films
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant - Plot
During the war in Afghanistan, a local interpreter risks his own life to carry an injured sergeant across miles of grueling terrain.
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the harrowing mission unfold:
A bond. A pledge. A commitment.
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Guy Ritchie's The Covenant - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Guy Ritchie
Main Cast
- Jake Gyllenhaal
- Dar Salim
- Sean Sagar
- Jason Wong
- Rhys Yates
- Christian Ochoa
- Bobby Schofield
- Emily Beecham
- Jonny Lee Miller
- Alexander Ludwig
Writers
- Ivan Atkinson
- Marn Davies
- Guy Ritchie
Producers
- Ivan Atkinson
- John Friedberg
- Guy Ritchie
- Josh Berger
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant - FAQs
Is Guy Ritchie's The Covenant based on a true story?
The Covenant is not based on one specific true story, but it is inspired by real events. It draws on the documented experiences of Afghan interpreters who served alongside U.S. forces and were later left behind after the 2021 withdrawal, highlighting a widely reported humanitarian crisis.
Where can you stream Guy Ritchie's The Covenant?
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What is Guy Ritchie's The Covenant about?
The film follows an Afghan interpreter named Ahmed who risks his life to carry a wounded U.S. Army sergeant, John Kinley, to safety across treacherous terrain after their unit is ambushed. It then depicts Kinley's determined effort to return the favor and rescue Ahmed from Taliban pursuit.
Who are the lead actors in The Covenant?
The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Master Sergeant John Kinley and Dar Salim as Ahmed, the Afghan interpreter. The supporting cast includes Sean Sagar, Emily Beecham, Jonny Lee Miller, Alexander Ludwig, and Jason Wong, among others.
What is the age rating for Guy Ritchie's The Covenant?
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant is rated R in the United States. The rating reflects intense war violence, strong language, and depictions of combat. It was rated 18A in Canada and 15 in South Korea upon its respective regional releases.
How long is Guy Ritchie's The Covenant?
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes). The film was theatrically released in the United States on April 21, 2023, and in several other countries around the same period.
Did Guy Ritchie's The Covenant receive positive reviews?
The film earned broadly positive reviews, with critics praising the gripping survival sequences, the chemistry between Gyllenhaal and Salim, and the film's emotional sincerity. Rotten Tomatoes reflects a strong critical consensus, noting it as one of Guy Ritchie's more restrained and affecting works.
What movies are similar to Guy Ritchie's The Covenant?
If you enjoyed The Covenant, you may also like Extraction 2 (2023), Kandahar (2023), Sisu (2022), and Warhorse One (2023). These films share themes of survival, loyalty under fire, and intense action set against military or conflict-zone backdrops.
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