# Guy Ritchie's The Covenant (2023)

> A wounded American sergeant returns to Afghanistan to repay the life-saving debt owed to the interpreter who carried him through enemy territory.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/249026

## Facts

- Runtime: 123 min
- Genres: War, Action, Thriller
- Director: Guy Ritchie
- Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Dar Salim, Sean Sagar, Jason Wong, Rhys Yates, Christian Ochoa Lavernia, Bobby Schofield, Emily Beecham
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4873118/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: tense, sober, gritty, action movie night, serious war drama viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of survival and sacrifice amidst the chaos of war.

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