Generation Kill (2008)
Kernel Score: 90% · 491 TMDB ratings
Genres: War & Politics, Drama, Action & Adventure
First aired: 2008-07-13
Seasons: 1 · 7 episodes
Where to watch Generation Kill
- Stream: HBO Max
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
The first 40 days of the war in Iraq as seen through the eyes of an elite group of U.S. Marines who spearheaded the invasion along with an embedded Rolling Stone reporter. A vivid account of the soldiers and of the forces that guided them in an often-improvised initiative.
Generation Kill parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Generation Kill is an intense, realistic war drama depicting U.S. Marines in the Iraq War invasion.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Graphic, realistic combat violence and warfare are central to this account of the Iraq War invasion.
- Language: Strong — Military dialogue includes frequent coarse and profane language typical of war dramas.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Alexander Skarsgård as Brad Colbert
- James Ransone as Josh Ray Person
- Lee Tergesen as Evan Wright
- Jon Huertas as Antonio Espera
- Stark Sands as Nathaniel Fick
- Owain Yeoman as Eric Kocher
- Billy Lush as Harold Trombley
- Chance Kelly as Stephen Ferrando
- Michael Kelly as Bryan Patterson
- Jonah Lotan as Robert Bryan
Generation Kill FAQ
Is Generation Kill good?
Generation Kill has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Generation Kill?
In the US you can stream Generation Kill on HBO Max and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Generation Kill OK for kids?
Generation Kill is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Generation Kill is an intense, realistic war drama depicting U.S. Marines in the Iraq War invasion.
What shows are like Generation Kill?
If you liked Generation Kill, try Tour of Duty, Band of Brothers, The Terminal List and Lioness.