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13 Days, 13 Nights
War · Action · Thriller · 2025
Kabul, August 15, 2021. US troops are preparing to withdraw from Afghanistan, while the Taliban are marching on the capital to seize power. Amid the chaos, Commander Mohamed Bida and his men are in charge of security at the French embassy, the last Western mission to remain open. Trapped along with 500 people, left to their own devices, the team must reach the airport at all costs. A perilous mission with no guarantee of success to flee the hell of Kabul and rescue what remains of humanity.
13 Days, 13 Nights
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.8 / 10
Community rating
Kabul, August 15, 2021. US troops are preparing to withdraw from Afghanistan, while the Taliban are marching on the capital to seize power. Amid the chaos, Commander Mohamed Bida and his men are in charge of security at the French embassy, the last Western mission to remain open. Trapped along with 500 people, left to their own devices, the team must reach the airport at all costs. A perilous mission with no guarantee of success to flee the hell of Kabul and rescue what remains of humanity.
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over 13 Days, 13 Nights?
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their caseThe Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Martin Bourboulon
Written by
Martin Bourboulon · Alexandre Smia
Put 13 Days, 13 Nights on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.






