Movie

Special Forces

“Survival. Honor. Sacrifice.”

★ 6.7(633)20111h 49m

Special Forces is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch Special Forces

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Director: Stéphane Rybojad
Release date: 2011-11-02
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: French
Box office: $3,424,648
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Sofica Manon

Special Forces — trailer

About Special Forces

Special Forces is a 2011 movie in the Action, Drama and War genres, directed by Stéphane Rybojad, starring Diane Kruger, Djimon Hounsou and Benoît Magimel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 633 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Special Forces in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Afghanistan. War correspondent Elsa Casanova is taken hostage by the Taliban. Faced with her imminent execution, a Special Forces unit is dispatched to free her. In some of the world’s most breathtaking yet hostile landscapes, a relentless pursuit begins between her kidnappers who have no intention of letting their prey escape them and a group of soldiers who risk their lives in pursuit of their single aim – to bring her home alive. This strong, independent woman and these men of duty are thrown together and forced to confront situations of great danger that inextricably bind them – emotionally, violently and intimately.

Cast

Diane Kruger

Elsa Casanova

Djimon Hounsou

Commander Kovax

Benoît Magimel

Captain 'Tic-Tac '

Denis Ménochet

Captain Lucas

Raphaël Personnaz

Elias, sniper

Alain Figlarz

Victor

Alain Alivon

Marius

Mehdi Nebbou

Amin, Elsa's guide

Raz Degan

Ahmed Zaief, leader of the hostage takers

Tchéky Karyo

Admiral Guezennec

Morjana Alaoui

Maïna

Didier Flamand

Jacques Beauregard

Themes & keywords

rescuejournalistkidnappingafghanistanpakistantalibanwar zone

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Special Forces in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Special Forces on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Special Forces on Netflix?+

Special Forces is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD.

How long is Special Forces?+

Special Forces has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in Special Forces?+

Special Forces stars Diane Kruger, Djimon Hounsou, Benoît Magimel, Denis Ménochet and Raphaël Personnaz.

When did Special Forces come out?+

Special Forces is a 2011 movie directed by Stéphane Rybojad.

What genre is Special Forces?+

Special Forces is Action, Drama and War film.

Who directed Special Forces?+

Special Forces was directed by Stéphane Rybojad.