# Lone Survivor

> 2013 film directed by Peter Berg

**Wikidata**: [Q3258993](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3258993)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lone_Survivor)  
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## Summary
Lone Survivor is a 2013 American war film directed by Peter Berg, based on Marcus Luttrell's 2007 non-fiction book *Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10*. The film dramatizes the failed 2005 U.S. Navy SEAL mission in Afghanistan, focusing on the survival of Luttrell (played by Mark Wahlberg) after his team is ambushed. It stars Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, and Ben Foster, and grossed over $157 million worldwide.

## Key Facts
- **Director**: Peter Berg  
- **Release Dates**: December 25, 2013 (limited), January 10, 2014 (wide)  
- **Based On**: *Lone Survivor* (2007 book by Marcus Luttrell and Patrick Robinson)  
- **Cast**: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, Eric Bana, Yousaf Talpade  
- **Box Office**: $157.7 million (worldwide)  
- **Runtime**: 121 minutes  
- **Awards**: 2014 Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Action  
- **Nominations**: Academy Awards for Best Makeup and Hairstyling (2014), Best Sound Editing (2014)  
- **Ratings**: 6.6/10 (IMDb), 60/100 (Metacritic), 75% (Rotten Tomatoes)  
- **Production Company**: Universal Pictures, Film 44, Emmett/Furla Films  
- **Country**: United States  
- **Language**: English, Pashto  
- **Budget**: $40 million  
- **Music**: Explosions in the Sky, Steve Jablonsky  

## FAQs
**What real-life event does *Lone Survivor* depict?**  
The film is based on the true story of Operation Red Wings, a 2005 U.S. Navy SEAL mission in Afghanistan that resulted in the deaths of 19 U.S. soldiers. It focuses on Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of the four-man SEAL team.  

**How was the film received critically and commercially?**  
*Lone Survivor* received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its action sequences and performances but criticism for its pacing and graphic violence. Despite this, it was a commercial success, grossing $157.7 million worldwide on a $40 million budget.  

**What awards and nominations did the film receive?**  
The film was nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Sound Editing) and won the 2014 Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Action.  

**Who stars in the film?**  
The cast includes Mark Wahlberg as Marcus Luttrell, Taylor Kitsch as Lieutenant Michael Murphy, Emile Hirsch as Danny Dietz, Ben Foster as Matthew Axelson, and Eric Bana as Lieutenant Commander Erik Kristensen.  

## Why It Matters
*Lone Survivor* matters as a visceral portrayal of modern warfare, emphasizing themes of sacrifice, camaraderie, and survival. It highlights the human cost of military operations and sparked discussions about the ethics of war reporting. The film’s commercial success underscored public interest in true stories of military heroism, while its technical achievements (notably sound design and makeup) earned industry recognition. It also reinforced Peter Berg’s reputation for directing intense, reality-driven narratives, influencing subsequent war films and media.

## Notable For
- **Box Office Success**: Grossed nearly four times its production budget.  
- **Awards Recognition**: Academy Award nominations for technical achievements.  
- **True Story Adaptation**: Faithful depiction of a pivotal yet tragic U.S. military operation.  
- **Star Performances**: Notable roles for Mark Wahlberg and Emile Hirsch.  
- **Cultural Impact**: Renewed public attention to the War in Afghanistan and SEAL Team 10’s legacy.  

## Body

### Production and Release
*Lone Survivor* was directed by Peter Berg, who also wrote the screenplay. Produced by Universal Pictures, Film 44, and Emmett/Furla Films, the film premiered in limited release on December 25, 2013, expanding wide on January 10, 2014. It was filmed in New Mexico and British Columbia, with a budget of $40 million. The score was composed by Explosions in the Sky and Steve Jablonsky.

### Plot and Historical Context
The film dramatizes Operation Red Wings, a 2005 mission to capture Taliban leader Ahmad Shah. After the four-man SEAL team (Luttrell, Murphy, Dietz, Axelson) is discovered by local goat herders, they debate whether to kill the civilians to protect the mission. Their decision to spare the herders leads to a fatal ambush. The story follows Luttrell’s survival with the help of Afghan villager Gulab, who shields him from Taliban forces.

### Cast and Characters
- **Marcus Luttrell**: Played by Mark Wahlberg, the sole survivor of the SEAL team.  
- **Michael Murphy**: Played by Taylor Kitsch, the team leader who calls for extraction.  
- **Danny Dietz**: Played by Emile Hirsch, the communications specialist.  
- **Matthew Axelson**: Played by Ben Foster, the team’s sniper.  
- **Erik Kristensen**: Played by Eric Bana, the mission commander.  

### Critical and Commercial Performance
The film holds a 75% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its intense action but criticizing its graphic content. Metacritic assigned a score of 60/100, indicating "mixed or average reviews." Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave it an average grade of "A−." It grossed $157.7 million worldwide, with $100 million in the U.S. and Canada.

### Awards and Nominations
- **Academy Awards (2014)**: Nominated for Best Makeup and Hairstyling (Jake Bailey, Daniel Sudick) and Best Sound Editing (Joe Klinger, Ethan Van der Ryn, Joel Grothe).  
- **Teen Choice Awards (2014)**: Won Choice Movie: Action.  
- **Other Nominations**: Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Action Movie, Satellite Award for Best Sound.  

### Cultural and Historical Significance
*Lone Survivor* contributed to public discourse about the War in Afghanistan, emphasizing the moral complexities faced by soldiers. It also raised awareness of Marcus Luttrell’s memoir and the Marcus Luttrell Foundation, which supports veterans. The film’s depiction of the SEALs’ code of honor resonated with military communities, though some critics argued it glorified militarism. Its success paved the way for subsequent war dramas like *American Sniper* (2014) and *13 Hours* (2016).

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