The 9th Company (2005)

7.1R130 minDirector: Fyodor Bondarchuk

2005 Russian war film

9th Company (Russian: 9 рота, romanized: 9 rota) is a 2005 Russian war film directed by Fyodor Bondarchuk. The film follows the experiences of a group of young soldiers during the final months of the Soviet–Afghan War. The story's climax is loosely based on a real-life battle that took place at Hill 3234 in early 1988, during Operation Magistral, the last large-scale Soviet military operation in Afghanistan. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.

The film was selected as the Russian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 79th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.

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What is The 9th Company about?
The 9th Company (2005) — A group of Russian army recruits complete training and take their posting in late-1980s Afghanistan, where the insurgents are slowly gaining the upper hand.
Is The 9th Company based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The 9th Company scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.