---
title: "Lone Survivor"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lone-survivor-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 193756
imdb_id: "tt1091191"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 121
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 4805
content_rating: "R"
---

# Lone Survivor (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lone-survivor-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Lone Survivor is a 2013 film that follows the experiences of four Navy SEALs during a covert mission in the mountains of Afghanistan. The team is tasked with neutralizing a high-level Taliban operative. During the course of their operation, the soldiers are forced to make an impossible moral decision that results in them being drawn into an enemy ambush. The narrative focuses on the group as they confront unthinkable odds while operating in hostile territory. As the situation escalates, the SEALs are required to draw upon deep reserves of strength and resilience in order to fight to the finish. The film depicts the challenges faced by the team as they navigate the consequences of their choices and the intensity of the combat they encounter. By highlighting the endurance of the soldiers throughout their ordeal, the story explores themes of survival and sacrifice in a high-stakes military environment. The film concludes as the men struggle to survive against the overwhelming opposition they face while trapped in the remote mountain terrain.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Four Navy SEALs face an impossible moral decision during a covert mission in Afghanistan."

### Why Watch
- features high-stakes military action
- highlights resilience and courage

### Caveats & Content Note
- depicts intense combat situations
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense war action and violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, tense, action-packed, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Berg
- **Networks / Studios**: EFO Films, Envision Entertainment, Film 44

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mark Wahlberg** as *Petty Officer First Class Marcus Luttrell*
- **Taylor Kitsch** as *Lieutenant Michael "Mike" Murphy*
- **Emile Hirsch** as *Petty Officer Second Class Danny Dietz*
- **Ben Foster** as *Petty Officer Second Class Matthew "Axe" Axelson*
- **Eric Bana** as *Lieutenant Commander Erik Kristensen*
- **Ali Suliman** as *Mohammad Gulab*
- **Alexander Ludwig** as *Petty Officer Second Class Shane Patton*
- **Jerry Ferrara** as *Hasslert*
- **Scott Elrod** as *QRF SEAL*
- **Josh Berry** as *Communication SEAL*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of Lone Survivor?
It is classified under war, action, and drama.

### Q: When was Lone Survivor released in the US?
It was released on 12/24/2013.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 2 hours and 1 minute.

### Q: What is the rating of the movie?
The movie is rated R.

### Q: What is the main premise of the film?
Four Navy SEALs on a covert mission in Afghanistan face an enemy ambush after making a moral decision.

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