13 Days 13 Nights OTT release date in India: When and where to watch Martin Bourboulon's French political thriller?

Vrott brings 13 Days 13 Nights: In The Hell of Kabul, a French political thriller that explores the chaotic evacuation of the French Embassy in Afghanistan back in 2021. After making its world premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Martin Bourboulon's film was released in cinemas in June and is now making its way to India next year.

When to watch 13 Days 13 Nights: In The Hell of Kabul in India?

13 Days 13 Nights is arriving in India on Vrott (also accessible via OTTplay Premium) on June 16, 2026. The French political thriller is based on Mohamed Bida's 2022 book of the same name, in which he wrote about his experience in Kabul.

Directed by Martin Bourboulon, 13 Days 13 Nights stars Roschdy Zem as Mohamed Bida, along with Lyna Khoudri as a humanitarian worker. Shoaib Said plays the Taliban leader, and Yan Tual is the French Special Forces operative. Sidse Babett Knudsen, Christophe Montenez and Nicolas Bridet are also part of the cast

What's the plot of 13 Days 13 Nights?

The political thriller depicts the frantic evacuation of the French Embassy and five hundred civilians from Kabul during the chaotic Taliban takeover in August 2021. It follows Commandant Mohamed Bida and his team as they race against time to reach the airport. It's a gripping, true-story-based flick about survival, hope, and grit amidst nationwide chaos, focusing on the desperate struggle to save lives in the city for straight thirteen days and thirteen nights.

The movie highlights some tragic terrorist attacks targeting the airport gates, during which Bida and the humanitarian worker Eva desperately try to rescue the remaining people from evacuation. The attacks led to multiple casualties, including US military personnel.

Martin Bourboulon on the book adaptation

Back in July, Lire Magazine had a chat with director Martin Bourboulon, when he said that adapting a book is interesting because there's both a pre-existing plot and a great deal of freedom to use it, and this balance excites him.

13 Days 13 Nights: In The Hell of Kabul grossed $4 million at the worldwide box office, as per the tracker Box Office Mojo.

13 Days 13 Nights FAQs:

Q. Where can I watch 13 Days 13 Nights in India?

A. 13 Days 13 Nights: In The Hell of Kabul is coming to Vrott (OTTplay Premium) next year, on June 16, 2026.

Q. What is 13 days 13 nights about?

A. 13 Days 13 Nights recounts the evacuation of Afghan civilians and French diplomats by the police and the French army during the fall of Kabul in August 2021.