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Camp X-Ray (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Camp X-Ray is a 2014 war drama directed by Peter Sattler, starring Peyman Moaadi, Tara Holt and Lane Garrison. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $79,624 worldwide on a $1 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Low Budget Feature - Drama at the Artios Awards 2015. Critics gave it 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

IMDb rating
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
74%
worldwide gross
$79.6K
award nomination
1
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Camp X-Ray (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 57m (117 min)
Director
Peter Sattler
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
English
Budget
$1M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Camp X-Ray About?

The premise of Camp X-Ray without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

At Guantanamo Bay, a newly assigned female guard develops an unexpected connection with a determined detainee. As they navigate the complexities of their circumstances, their relationship challenges the rigid rules and cultural divides within the prison. The film explores the emotional toll of conflict and the potential for understanding even in the most isolated and fraught environments.

Camp X-Ray Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • guantanamo bay
  • female protagonist
  • unlikely friendship
  • covered in feces
  • reference to harry potter
  • thick accent
  • american abroad
  • military police
  • female soldier
  • feces poured on someone
  • detainee
  • prison
+9 more
  • muslim
  • terrorist
  • strong female lead
  • strong female character
  • hope
  • dignity
  • humanity
  • cuba
  • 2000s
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Cast & crew

Camp X-Ray Cast

Peyman Moaadi leads the cast, with Tara Holt and Lane Garrison. Directed by Peter Sattler; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Camp X-Ray

· 1 more
From the director

More from Peter Sattler

One more film directed by Peter Sattler: Broken Diamonds.

Full filmography
Ratings

Camp X-Ray Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Camp X-Ray 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

Plot

Camp X-Ray Plot Summary

What happens in Camp X-Ray from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Ali Amir, depicted by Peyman Moaadi, experiences a life-changing moment as he enters a house to perform Salah, only to be abducted and taken to the infamous Guantanamo Bay detention camp, known as Camp Delta, in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks. Stripped of his freedom and dignity, Ali and fellow detainees are imprisoned in cages, enduring conditions reminiscent of animal captivity.

Full summary

The whole story of Camp X-Ray, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Camp X-Ray Box Office & Budget

Camp X-Ray grossed $79,624 worldwide on a $1 million budget, 8% of what it cost. $13,302 came from the US and Canada and $66,322 (83%) from the rest of the world.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$79.6K

8% of its budget back

US & Canada
$13.3K
International
$66.3K
Budget
$1M
US & Canada 17% Rest of the world 83%
Awards

Camp X-Ray Awards & Nominations

Camp X-Ray earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Low Budget Feature - Drama at the Artios Awards 2015.

1 nomination1 ceremony

    • Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Low Budget Feature - Drama
Videos

Camp X-Ray Trailers & Videos

6 videos: 1 trailer, 3 clips and 2 featurettes.

All 6 videos
Official Trailer
  • Clip Clip "Rules"
  • Clip Clip "Do You Like It Here"
  • Clip Clip "Hannibal Lecter"
  • Featurette Meet The Artists '14: Peter Sattler - Sundance Film Festival
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Camp X-Ray?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What event leads to Ali Amir's kidnapping?

Cars

Cars in Camp X-Ray

2 cars on screen: the 1989 Crown Supercoach II and the AM General M-925.

  • 1989 Crown Supercoach II in Camp X-Ray 1989 Crown Supercoach II Minor role
  • AM General M-925 in Camp X-Ray AM General M-925 Background role
Details

Camp X-Ray Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “Atrapada en Guantanamo” and “Marcados Pela Guerra”.

Also known as
  • Atrapada en Guantanamo
  • Marcados Pela Guerra
  • Лагерь X-Ray
  • Isin Kampi
  • 캠프 엑스-레이
  • Campamento X-Rays
  • The Guard
  • Лагерь «X-Ray»
  • Camp X-Ray: Eine verbotene Liebe
  • מחנה אקס-ריי
  • Лагер «X-Ray»
  • X射线营地
+7 more
  • Işın Kampı
  • Tabăra Raza-X
  • Atrapada En Guantánamo
  • 戰犯風暴
  • レディ・ソルジャー
  • Nữ Binh Sĩ
  • کمپ ایکس‌ری

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FAQ

Camp X-Ray FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Camp X-Ray, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Camp X-Ray?

Camp X-Ray runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

When was Camp X-Ray released?

Camp X-Ray was released on October 17, 2014.

Who directed Camp X-Ray?

Camp X-Ray was directed by Peter Sattler.

More films by Peter Sattler

Who is in the cast of Camp X-Ray?

Camp X-Ray stars Peyman Moaadi, Tara Holt and Lane Garrison, among 5 credited actors.

How much did Camp X-Ray make at the box office?

Camp X-Ray grossed $79,624 worldwide ($13,302 domestic, $66,322 international) on a budget of $1 million.

How is Camp X-Ray rated?

Camp X-Ray has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.

Was Camp X-Ray nominated for any awards?

Camp X-Ray received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Camp X-Ray have a post-credit scene?

No. Camp X-Ray has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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