Boys of Abu Ghraib (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Boys of Abu Ghraib is a 2014 drama thriller directed by Luke Moran. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $62,096 worldwide. Critics gave it 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Luke Moran
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Vertical Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Boys of Abu Ghraib About?
The premise of Boys of Abu Ghraib without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the turmoil of the Iraq War, American soldier Jack Farmer finds himself stationed at the Abu Ghraib prison. Tasked with maintaining order, he grapples with his conscience as superiors pressure him to use increasingly harsh methods against detainees. The escalating situation and the blurring lines between right and wrong force him to confront the brutal realities of war and question his own values, leading to a profound personal crisis.
Boys of Abu Ghraib Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- directed by writer
- written by director
- year 2003
- us army
- war on terrorism
- mp duty
- boredom
- motor pool
- detainee
- prisoners
- stress positioning
- sensory deprivation
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- guard prisoner relationship
- deployment extended
- mre
- boxing match
- denied scheduled leave
- shot in the foot
- prisoner stripped
- home reunion
- photographs
- scandal
- forbidden friendship
- bromance
- male protagonist
- interracial relationship
- actor director producer writer
- soldier as protagonist
- interracial friendship
- friendship between men
- locked in a cell
- based on actual event
- race relations
- recent history
- soldier
- directorial debut
- military paranoia
- low budget
- paranoia
- violence
- male male relationship
- male bonding
- abu ghraib
The Director of Boys of Abu Ghraib
Directed by Luke Moran.
- Director Luke Moran
Boys of Abu Ghraib Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Boys of Abu Ghraib 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
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IMDb 5.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 30% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 60%
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
User score 3.8
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TMDB 54% User score
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Boys of Abu Ghraib Plot Summary
What happens in Boys of Abu Ghraib from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As 22-year-old Jack Farmer prepares to embark on a life-altering journey to Iraq in 2003, he’s fueled by an unquenchable thirst to contribute to something larger than himself. This compelling sense of purpose prompts him to enlist in the Army Reserves, joining countless other recruits as they arrive at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison, located just a few miles from Baghdad. Upon their arrival, they encounter CO Capt. Hayes (/actor/scott-patterson), who delivers an inspiring speech, emphasizing the critical role they play in the ongoing war against terrorism. Yet, it becomes evident that the harsh living conditions and monotonous duties will soon weigh heavily on them.
Full summary
The whole story of Boys of Abu Ghraib, scene by scene
Boys of Abu Ghraib Box Office
Boys of Abu Ghraib grossed $62,096 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$62.1K
- International
- $62.1K
Boys of Abu Ghraib Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Boys of Abu Ghraib.
How Well Do You Know Boys of Abu Ghraib?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What was Jack Farmer's motivation for joining the Army Reserves?
Cars in Boys of Abu Ghraib
10 cars on screen, including the AM General HMMWV M1026 and the AM General M-35.
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Custom Made HMMWV Minor role
Boys of Abu Ghraib Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Soldiers of Abu Ghraib” and “Парни из Абу-Грейб”.
- Also known as
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- Soldiers of Abu Ghraib
- Парни из Абу-Грейб
- Abu Ghraib fiai
- Les Boys d'Abou Ghraib
- Vigilantes da Guerra
- Hoši z Abu Ghraib
- پسران ابو غریب
- 阿布格莱布的男孩
- Ebu Gureyb’in Çocukları
- 보이즈 오브 아부 그라이브
- Хлопці з Абу-Грейб
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Boys of Abu Ghraib FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Boys of Abu Ghraib, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Boys of Abu Ghraib?
Boys of Abu Ghraib runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Boys of Abu Ghraib released?
Boys of Abu Ghraib was released on March 28, 2014.
Who directed Boys of Abu Ghraib?
Boys of Abu Ghraib was directed by Luke Moran.
How much did Boys of Abu Ghraib make at the box office?
Boys of Abu Ghraib grossed $62,096 worldwide.
How is Boys of Abu Ghraib rated?
Boys of Abu Ghraib has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 34 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does Boys of Abu Ghraib have a post-credit scene?
No. Boys of Abu Ghraib has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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