'The Kill Team': Check out military movie’s storyline, cast, streaming platform and more

Netflix recently added the 2009 A24 film, 'The Kill Team,' to its library. This movie, directed by Dan Kraus, portrays the true story of the Maywand District murders during the war in Afghanistan in 2010.

In it, a group of Army soldiers faced murder charges for the killing of at least three Afghan civilians. The film now stands at number 5 in Netflix's Top 10, surpassing Bill Burr's comedy 'Old Dads' in sixth place.

'The Kill Team’: Storyline

The movie features Alexander Skarsgard in the role of Staff Sergeant Deeks, the central antagonist. He confronts resistance from young recruit Andrew Briggman, portrayed by Nat Wolff, who refuses to comply with Deeks' orders to kill innocent civilians and frame it as self-defense.

'The Kill Team’: Cast

Alexander Skarsgard as Staff Sergeant Deeks
Nat Wolff as Alexander Briggman
Adam Long as Rayburn
Rob Morrow as William Briggman
Anna Francolini as Laura Briggman
Brian Marc as Marquez
Osy Ikhile as Weppler
Oliver Ritchie as Cappy
Adam James as Hardin
Tunji Kasim as Sergeant Wallace
Jonathan Whitesell as Coombs
Taz Skylar as Sergeant Dawes

FAQs

Who plays the main antagonist in 'The Kill Team' and what are his notable acting roles?
Alexander Skarsgard portrays Staff Sergeant Deeks, known for his role as Eric Northman in 'True Blood' and his Emmy-winning performance in 'Big Little Lies,' among other projects.

What role does Nat Wolff play in 'The Kill Team,' and what are his recent acting endeavors?
Nat Wolff plays Andrew Briggman, the whistleblower. He previously starred in 'Paper Towns,' 'The Fault in Our Stars,' and the Netflix adaptation of 'Death Note,' with recent projects including 'Murder at Yellowstone City' and 'The Consultant.'