Restrepo vs The Fog of War
The Fog of War has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 7.3/10 for Restrepo). Restrepo is the shorter watch at 1h 33m compared with 1h 47m. The Fog of War is the older of the two (2003 against 2010). Both are documentary, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Restrepo
The Fog of War| Restrepo | The Fog of War | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 2010 | 2003 |
| Length | 1h 33m | 1h 47m |
| Genres | Documentary, War | Documentary, History, TV Movie, War |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Sebastian Junger, Tim Hetherington | Errol Morris |
| Main cast | Juan "Doc" Restrepo, Dan Kearney, LaMonta Caldwell, Aron Hijar | John F. Kennedy, Robert McNamara, Errol Morris, Fidel Castro, Barry Goldwater |
Synopsis
Restrepo
Directors Hetherington and Junger spend a year with the 2nd Battalion of the United States Army located in one of Afghanistan's most dangerous valleys. The documentary provides insight and empathy on how to win the battle through hard work, deadly gunfights and mutual friendships while the unit must push back the Taliban.
The Fog of War
Using archival footage, cabinet conversation recordings, and an interview of the 85-year-old Robert McNamara, The Fog of War depicts his life, from working as a WWII whiz-kid military officer, to being the Ford Motor Company's president, to managing the Vietnam War as defense secretary for presidents Kennedy and Johnson.
Where to watch
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