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Extraction
Sam Hargrave · Film · 2020
What hooked you in Extraction was the visceral experience of a hardened operative forced into a high-stakes mission to protect someone vulnerable.
Books on the same thread
The Apostle
Brad Thor · Book · 2009
Much like the mission in Extraction, this story centers on a skilled operative navigating dangerous international territory to execute a high-stakes hostage rescue under extreme pressure.
Double Or Die
Charlie Higson · Book · 2012
Fans of the tactical intensity found in Extraction will appreciate this story, where a protagonist must navigate a series of deadly gambles to ensure a kidnapping victim remains safe.
The Great Alone
Kristin Hannah · Book · 2019
If the survival struggle in Extraction resonated with you, you will appreciate this raw look at how individuals must fight to protect their own against an unforgiving landscape.
Pursuit of Honor
Vince Flynn · Book · 2009
This narrative mirrors the relentless pace of Extraction, following a specialized operative who navigates a world of black ops and government conspiracies to achieve his own brand of justice.
Series on the same thread
Hijack
George Kay · Series · 2023
If the ticking-clock tension of Extraction kept you on the edge of your seat, you will find that same gripping atmosphere in this high-stakes negotiation and survival thriller.
Marvel's The Punisher
Steve Lightfoot · Series · 2017
This series captures the same moral ambiguity and gritty violence seen in Extraction, focusing on a battle-hardened man who finds himself fighting to survive against a complex military conspiracy.
The Last of Us
Neil Druckmann · Series · 2023
The bond formed during a dangerous escort mission in Extraction is mirrored here, as a hardened survivor must protect a young ward across a brutal and unforgiving world.
SEAL Team
Benjamin Cavell · Series · 2017
For those who enjoyed the professional tactical precision in Extraction, this series offers an authentic look at the sacrifices and moral dilemmas faced by elite special operations teams.
Podcasts on the same thread
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
While the setting differs from Extraction, the focus on a singular, driven individual investigating the dark secrets of a powerful family provides a similar sense of investigative grit.
To Live and Die in LA
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
Much like the personal stakes found in Extraction, this investigation highlights the danger and commitment required when one person takes on a mission to find the truth.
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Common questions
Is Extraction a movie based on a book?
Extraction is a 2020 film directed by Sam Hargrave. It is not an adaptation of a book or other source material, so there is no original text to compare the film against.
What is the mission in Extraction?
In Extraction, a hardened gun-for-hire is sent into Bangladesh on a mission to rescue the kidnapped son of a drug lord. The mission quickly transforms into a soul-searching race to survive for the protagonist.
Who directed the 2020 film Extraction?
The 2020 film Extraction was directed by Sam Hargrave. The movie follows a mercenary tasked with a high-stakes rescue mission in Bangladesh involving a drug lord's son.
Where does the story of Extraction take place?
The story of Extraction takes place in Bangladesh. The plot centers on a gun-for-hire who travels to this location to execute a rescue mission for a drug lord's kidnapped son.