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Armadillo (2011): Ratings & Box Office

Armadillo (2011) movie poster

Armadillo is a 2011 war documentary directed by Janus Metz Pedersen. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

IMDb rating
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
89%
worldwide gross
$2M
Metascore
72
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Armadillo (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genres
War , Documentary
Original language
Danish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Armadillo About?

The premise of Armadillo without spoilers.

During a six-month deployment in Afghanistan, a Danish platoon experiences the harsh realities of war. The film offers a raw and intimate look at their tour, showcasing the brutal conditions and the growing sense of disillusionment among the soldiers. Featuring striking visuals, the film became a box office success in Denmark, prompting a national discussion about military policy and the rules of engagement in modern conflict.

Armadillo Themes & Keywords

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  • soldier
  • taliban
  • danish soldier
  • denmark
  • afghan war
  • young adult
  • civilians at wartime
  • bullet wound
  • hand grenade
  • shoot em up
  • decoration
  • rumor
+38 more
  • combat
  • combat footage
  • combat zone
  • combat casualty
  • hiding in a ditch
  • ditch
  • poppy field
  • landmine
  • field
  • collateral victim
  • collateral damage
  • shoulder scar
  • head scar
  • watching porn
  • civilian death
  • civilian
  • displaced civilian
  • drone
  • military surveillance
  • aerial surveillance
  • surveillance device
  • surveillance
  • platoon commander
  • platoon comrades
  • platoon
  • patrol
  • satellite phone
  • base commander
  • military base
  • farewell
  • danish army
  • place name in title
  • hussar
  • afghani
  • 2000s
  • animal in title
  • one word title
  • afghanistan
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Crew

The Director of Armadillo

Directed by Janus Metz Pedersen.

From the director

More from Janus Metz Pedersen

More films directed by Janus Metz Pedersen, best-rated first: Borg vs. McEnroe and All the Old Knives.

Full filmography
Ratings

Armadillo Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Armadillo 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

Box office

Armadillo Box Office

Armadillo grossed $2 million worldwide. $14,566 came from the US and Canada and $2 million (99%) from the rest of the world.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$2M

US & Canada
$14.6K
International
$2M
US & Canada 1% Rest of the world 99%
Videos

Armadillo Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Armadillo.

Armadillo Official Trailer HD
Details

Armadillo Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Armadillo - wojna jest w nas” and “Camp Armadillo”.

Also known as
  • Armadillo - wojna jest w nas
  • Camp Armadillo
  • ארמדילו
  • 아르마딜로
  • Броненосец
  • 阿玛迪罗
  • Šarvuotis

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FAQ

Armadillo FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Armadillo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Armadillo?

Armadillo runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Armadillo released?

Armadillo was released on April 15, 2011.

Who directed Armadillo?

Armadillo was directed by Janus Metz Pedersen.

More films by Janus Metz Pedersen

How much did Armadillo make at the box office?

Armadillo grossed $2 million worldwide ($14,566 domestic, $2 million international).

How is Armadillo rated?

Armadillo has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

Does Armadillo have a post-credit scene?

No. Armadillo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Armadillo in?

The original language of Armadillo is Danish.

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