The Patrol (2013)

In the heart-gripping drama of 'The Patrol' (2013), the hallowed halls of the UK Ministry of Defence echo with the 2006 announcement of British troops' deployment to the fraught terrain of Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The Minister's optimistic proclamation of leaving without firing a single shot serves as a stark backdrop to the gritty reality faced by a British Army Operational Mentor and Liaison Team, thrust into the heart of a NATO-led operation. As the curtain of naivety is pulled back, the rising tide of the Taliban insurgency crashes against the team's resolve. Their mission, once a beacon of hope, morphs into a labyrinth of challenges, pushing the soldiers to question their role in this convoluted war. 'The Patrol', the brainchild of former soldier Tom Petch, serves as a powerful counter to archetypal war action films. Instead of glorified battle scenes, the film delves into the mind's trenches, unmasking a psychological drama that paints the soldiers' growing disillusionment with the Afghan war in raw, unforgiving strokes. Relationships within the group morph and fracture under the weight of their situation, offering a poignant exploration of the human side of warfare. This film invites viewers to step away from the echoes of gunfire and into the echoing thoughts of soldiers tasked with an increasingly ambiguous mission. 'The Patrol' is less a war film and more a journey into the heart of disillusionment, camaraderie, and the often unspoken trials of war.

The Patrol is a drama movie featuring Owain Arthur.

The Patrol is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Freevee, Plex, Plex Player, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV and VUDU Free and it's also available on Amazon Prime Video.

It is also possible to buy The Patrol on Amazon Video and Vudu.