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 United States
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Alex Garland
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2024
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English
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DNA Films
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A24
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Civil War is a 2024 American action war film directed by Alex Garland (28 Days Later). Set in the near future, the film takes place during a rapidly escalating Second American Civil War, where the tyrannical President of the United States (Nick Offerman) fortifies himself and his loyalists in Washington, D.C. as the secessionist Western Forces close in. Seasoned photojournalist Lee Smith (Kirsten Dunst) joins the Western Forces army to document the war, followed by fellow journalists Joel (Wagner Moura) and Jessie (Cailee Spaeny). The group is determined to interview the President before the conflict concludes. Along the way, the trio witnesses the devastation of the Second Civil War firsthand, and become ever more active participants in the conflict.
The following weapons were used in the film Civil War:
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Handguns
Browning Hi-Power
A Browning Hi-Power is seen when Lee has a flashback to her previous experiences covering foreign conflicts.
Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm Parabellum
Lee Smith (Kirsten Dunst) takes a photo of a man performing an execution with his Hi-Power during her flashback to reporting on a conflict in Africa.
Glock 17
Glock 17 pistols are seen when the journalists enter the White House.
3rd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm. Note the finger grooves, thumb reliefs, and accessory rail on the frame, which differentiate it from the older model.
Lee, Joel and Jessie encounter White House staffers who have shot themselves with Glock pistols.
Glock 19
A Western Forces commando draws his Glock 19 when checking the rooftops for the mortar teams to set up. Another WF commando uses a Glock 19 to exchange fire with Secret Service agents when his Colt LE Carbine runs dry during the battle inside the White House. What appears to be a Glock is drawn by a Secret Service agent covering the escape for "The Beast," the presidential limousine.
Glock 19 FS (5th Generation) - 9x19mm Parabellum
A Secret Service agent wielding a Glock 19 emerges from "The Beast".
A capture from Jessie of the commando getting ready to shoot again with his 5th Gen G19.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5K
Secret Service agents use Heckler & Koch MP5K submachine guns while defending the White House.
Heckler & Koch MP5K - 9x19mm Parabellum
A Secret Service agent carries an MP5K while protecting the First Lady, who is being transported in the Beast to escape from the White House.
A Secret Service agent takes cover from the soldiers of the Western Forces.
Lee's photo of the Secret Service agent after he is shot by the Western Forces soldiers.
Heckler & Koch MP5A2
A Secret Service agent is seen with a Heckler & Koch MP5A2 while fighting Western Forces troops.
Heckler & Koch MP5A2 - 9x19mm Parabellum
A Secret Service Agent with a H&K MP5 is shot while fighting Western Forces troops.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
In a continuity error, the Secret Service agent's MP5A2 changes into a Heckler & Koch MP5A3, as the fixed stock is seen just before and during Jesse taking a picture of the action, then changes to a retractable stock, which is seen extended when he gets shot by Western Forces in the White House.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm Parabellum
The Secret Service agent opens fire with his H&K MP5A3.
In a continuity error, the agent's MP5A3 is missing its magazine in the image that is taken by Jessie.
A Secret Service agent goes down after being shot by Western Forces soldiers during the battle in the White House.
Rifles
Colt AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine
An unnamed Nationalist militiaman (Jesse Plemons) is armed with a Colt AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine with a EOTech EXPS2 holographic sight, 30-round STANAG magazine, and KAC quad picatinny rail handguard. Another Nationalist is also armed with an identically set up rifle.
Colt AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine with 20-round magazine - 5.56x45mm NATO
"What kind of American are you?" The Nationalist militiaman (
Jesse Plemons) holds up his Colt AR-15A3 carbine. Note the 16 inch heavy non-stepped barrel. The EOTech also features the older logo as opposed to the XPS3, confirming to be an XPS2.
Another shot provides a clearer profile of the carbine. This image reveals that the weapon is actually a Colt 6721 upper (or an equivalent from another manufacturer) on an older DPMS lower - note the distinctive shape of the magazine release button fencing, which is found only on older DPMS rifles.
Colt Law Enforcement Carbine
An armed militiaman at a gas station holds a Colt Law Enforcement Carbine with a tan EOTech XPS holographic sight, tan LMT rear sight, tan STANAG magazine, tan camouflage painted KAC quad rail handguard, tan flashlight and tan camouflage painted LE stock on a black receiver (pistol grip, front sight and stepped barrel) when Lee's group stop by for fuel. The same rifle with all the exact attachments with the exception of parkarized STANAG magazines later turns up in the hands of a character named "WF White House Assaulter #1" (Jared Shaw), the leader of a Western Forces commando squad which assaults the White House during the battle of Washington, D.C. The WF White House Sergeant's (Jojo T. Gibbs) rifle also changes from a M4A1 Carbine into a Colt LE Carbine when she enters the White House.
Colt LE6920 Carbine - 5.56x45mm NATO
A militiaman at the gas station sitting with his Colt Law Enforcement Carbine as he watches Lee's group approach.
The leader of a Western Forces commando squad, identified as "WF White House Assaulter #1" (Jared Shaw), wearing a black FAST helmet, fires his Colt Law Enforcement Carbine as he leads his squad to assault the White House.
A full profile of the leader's carbine is seen as he and his are inside the White House. The identical modifications to the carbine (tan EOTech sight, tan LMT rear sight, tan camouflage painted quad rail and tan camouflage painted LE stock) indicate it is the same Colt Law Enforcement Carbine that was seen earlier at the gas station.
Front view of the WF Commando leader and Sergeant's Law Enforcement Carbines during the negotiation with the president's secretary
Joel (
Wagner Moura) and the WF White House Sergeant taking cover against a wall before entering the other hallway of the White House to continue battling the Secret Service agents. The Sergeant's LE Carbine's 16 inch barrel is clearly seen here along with a EOTech XPS2 Holographic sight, flashlight, Tango Down foregrip and laser designator. Note the SP1 lower receiver's lack of fencing.
The Sergeant with her LE Carbine raised up as she and Joel prepare to enter the White House hallway.
M4A1 Carbine
Soldiers of the United States and the Western Forces both commonly carry M4A1 carbines throughout the film, mostly fitted with a variety of EOTech XPS2 holographic sights and/or Trijicon TA31 ACOG scopes, KAC quad rail handguards, some with AN/PEQ-15 laser designators, RIS foregrips, and flashlights, most notably during the battle of Washington, D.C. and the storming of the White House. U.S. Marines are also seen with M4A1s in a flashback scene of Lee's time covering a conflict in the Middle East.
M4A1 with Aimpoint CompM2 reflex sight and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm NATO
Director Alex Garland instructs the Spotter (Karl Glusman) and the Sniper (Jin Ha) in a behind the scenes photo. The Spotter holds a prop M4A1 Carbine with an older four position buttstock and an EOTech XPS holosight which is mostly concealed during the scene with the sniper team.
U.S. Marines armed with M4A1s are seen in one of Lee's flashbacks.
WF soldiers fire their M4A1 carbines on loyalists during the battle of Washington, D.C.
A Western Forces soldier fires his M4A1 Carbine as he ducks straight for cover while while assaulting the Federal positions outside the White House.
On the far left, the WF White House Sergeant (Jojo T. Gibbs) holds up her M4A1 carbine while pushing forward with the attacking forces. This soldier's M4A1 changes into a Colt Law Enforcement Carbine inside the White House CQB scene.
Colt Mk 18 Mod 0
Several militia fighters carry Mk 18 Mod 0 carbines during an assault on a Federal position in the university shootout, notably by one of them who is pinned down and subsequently shot; this militiaman's carbine has a EOTech 551 holographic sight, UTG quad rail handguard, and LE stock. Western Forces soldiers also carry Mk 18 Mod 0 carbines during the battle in Washington, D.C., mostly fitted with EOTech 551 holographic sights and KAC quad rail handguards.
Mk. 18 Mod 0 with LMT rear sight, Crane stock, and RIS foregrip - 5.56x45mm NATO
A militiaman holds his Mk 18 with a Trijicon ACOG scope as he receives orders from the Commercial Corporal to flank the Federal position.
A fatally injured militiaman's Mk 18 is seen on his torso as he receives first aid from his comrades. This carbine's UTG handguard is seen here.
Militiamen armed with various AR-pattern rifles search a building, two of which are Mk 18 Mod 0 carbines, one with a foregrip on the far left and the other with a flashlight in the middle, both with Trijicon TA01 ACOG scopes.
A militiaman with a Mk 18 escorts a prisoner in the aftermath of the university battle. This Mk 18 has a Magpul MOE buttstock.
A Western Forces soldier on the right wields a Mk 18 during a dynamic entrance at the rooftop of a building very close to the White House.
Colt Model 933
Several Western Forces soldiers and militiamen appear to use Colt Model 933 carbines throughout the film. One of the militiaman is seen with a M933 with a EOTech 551 Holographic in one of Lee's photographs during the attempt to rescue their friend.
Colt Model 933 - 5.56x45mm NATO
The militiamen in the middle armed with a Colt Model 933 while on the move to outflank the Federal position. The 11.5 inch barrel is briefly visible here but the carbine changes to a Mk 18 once the militiamen are inside the building.
Noveske N4 Diplomat
What appears to be a Noveske N4 Diplomat with an EOTech 551 holographic sight, flashlight, camouflage tape wrapped around the handguard (for a smooth griping point), and Vltor EMOD buttstock is carried and fired by a red Hawaiian shirt-wearing militiaman during the shootout at the university. This AR features a different 'flat' profile forward assist differing from standard AR forward assists.
Noveske N4 Diplomat - 5.56x45mm NATO
The militiaman fires the Noveske-style rifle from behind a column. Trivia note: the scene was filmed at the Emory Clinic building at the Briarcliff campus of Emory University in Atlanta, which also provided the exterior visuals for Hawkins Lab during Season 1 of
Stranger Things.
Shots captured by Lee of the militiaman reloading his rifle as he assists to rescuing his friend trapped in the crossfire. This militiamen and his comrades are dressed in Hawaiian shirts, referencing the real-life "Boogaloo" militia movement.
The militiaman behind the leader appears to carry a Noveske-style rifle.
The militiaman wearing a red shirt behind the leader carries the Noveske-style rifle during the clearing of the university.
AR-15 Variants
Numerous AR-15 variants with different attachments and configurations are used by militia fighters and soldiers throughout the film.
AR-15 Variant 1 (possibly Palmetto State Armory or SVRN)
Pete (Greg Hill) uses a customized AR-style rifle with a telescopic optic sight, Keymod handguard, flashlight, Magpul AFG grip, Magpul MOE buttstock and tan Magpul PMAG magazine while guarding a gas station. The same AR is later seen in the hands of a Western Forces radio operator identified as "WF White House Assaulter #3" (Brian Philpot) during the assault on the White House, although the telescopic sight has been replaced with an EOTech XPS holographic sight and black P-MAGs.
FOr reference: PAC-15 - 5.56x45mm NATO
Pete (Greg Hill) watches as Lee and her group approach the gas station. The Keymod handguard and flashlight are visible in this shot.
Pete holds an AR-15 when he encounters Lee and Joel at the gas station.
Pete and Lee negotiate over the price of gas.
WF White House Assaulter #3 (Brian Philpot) scans the White House Briefing Room with his custom AR-15.
The WF radio operator fires his rifle at the Secret Service agents inside the White House.
AR-15 Variant 2
Eddie (Edmund Donovan) uses an AR-style rifle with a Troy Alpha rail free float handguard and an EOTech XPS2 holographic sight and magnifier. The same rifle (minus the magnifier) is later seen in the hands of one of the Western Forces commandos identified as "WF White House Assaulter #2" (Justin Garza) that assaults the White House.
Eddie (Edmund Donovan) follows Jessie after she decides to check out the car wash.
Eddie holds the AR-style rifle while speaking to Lee.
Eddie agrees to pose for Lee's photograph.
WF White House Assaulter #2 (Justin Garza) on point wields the same AR-style rifle in the same configuration as Eddie's rifle, minus the magnifier during the assault on the White House.
An out of focus close up of the AR-style rifle fired by the WF Commando #2.
WF Assaulter #2 holds his AR-15 platform rifle up as he joins the assaulting WF soldiers after the Abrams breaches the White House gates.
The WF soldiers clear out the White House offices.
AR-15 Variant 3
The Commercial Corporal (James Yaegashi) who leads the squad of militiamen assaulting the university uses an AR-style rifle with a Daniel Defense MFR handguard, flashlight, an EOTech 512 Holographic sight and a Daniel Defense buttstock.
A photograph capture by Lee of the Commercial Corporal (James Yaegashi) firing his AR-15 during a gunbattle at the University.
The Corporal raises his AR up as he leads his squad into the building.
The Corporal holds his AR up as he quietly gives instructions to his men. The EOTech sight and Daniel Defence buttstock are visible in this shot.
The Corporal raises his rifle up and flashlight on as he and his squad prepare to storm a room.
AR-15 Variant 4
A Western Forces commando is seen using an AR-style rifle with a full length railed handguard, suppressor and Aimpoint Micro red dot sight during the assault on the White House.
The Western Forces commando in the background is seen firing his suppressed AR-style rifle.
Another shot of the Assaulter's AR-15 where the Aimpoint Micro sight is visible.
The WF Commando holds his suppressed AR up as he pulls Jessie back as a WF M1A1 tank blasts the White House gate.
AK Variant
A long haired militiaman appears to be carrying an AKM-type rifle with black synthetic furniture, flared magwell, and a Crane SOPMOD buttstock with buffer tube during a shootout at the university.
Airsoft AKM with the FAB Defense stock - (fake) 7.62x39mm
The militiaman takes cover against a wall with the rest of his squad during the shootout.
A closer view of the AK variant carried by militiaman while the journalists take pictures of the combat.
Sniper Rifles
Aero Precision M5
Custom sniper rifles based on an Aero Precision M5E1 Gen 1 upper receiver and a MAS Defense AR-10 lower receiver are used by various snipers during the film.
The upper receiver can be recognized by the Aero Precision logo on the bolt carrier group and the M5E1 Enhanced gen 1 handguard.
Director Alex Garland instructs the Spotter (Karl Glusman) and the Sniper (Jin Ha) in a behind the scenes photo. The Sniper holds an AR sniper rifle which is mostly obscured by ghillie material.
A sniper aims an Aero Precision M5 sniper rifle in New York City.
Joel questions the sniper team as they engage in a duel with another sniper.
A sniper (Jin Ha) prepares to fire his AR-style sniper rifle. The handguard vent pattern and slightly raised keymod rail identify this as an Aero Precision M5 Enhanced Gen 1 handguard. The magazine well shape identifies the lower receiver as a MAS Defense AR-10 lower receiver.
Remington M24
A Western Forces sniper is seen setting up a M24 Sniper Rifle during the battle in Washington, D.C.
M24 Sniper Rifle - .300 Winchester Magnum
A Western Forces sniper preparing his position during the battle of Washington, D.C.
Machine Guns
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB is seen mounted on various vehicles. Western Forces troops use M2HBs mounted on Humvees, MRAPs, and mock-up M1A1 Abrams tanks while assaulting Washington, D.C.
What appears to be a 2007 BAE Caiman CMTV armed with a M2HB.
An M1 Abrams heading to the White House carrying a M2HB and a M240B machine gun.
A Humvee slowly drives toward the entrance of the White House while a soldier shoots at the guards.
A closeup of the Browning M2 being fired.
A WF Soldier shooting with the M2 at the White House entrance.
Another WF soldier shooting the Beast, demonstrating its resistance to even high-caliber .50 BMG rounds.
M240B
M240B machine guns are used by militiamen and soldiers. A M240B mounted on a Humvee is used when Western Forces troops attack the White House.
A militiaman guns down enemy prisoners with an M240B mounted on the bed of a pickup truck.
A closeup of the M240B being fired.
A Federal soldier fires a M240B from a bunker.
Mk 48 Mod 0
Western Forces soldiers assaulting the White House, most notably a character identified as "WF White House Assaulter #4" (Tywaun Tornes), carry Mk 48 Mod 0 machine guns with collapsible stocks. The Mk 48 Mod 0 is distinguishable by the older rail handguard heatshield and heavier barrel for 7.62x51mm NATO.
Mk 48 Mod 0 light machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO
Two WF soldiers with Mk 48 Mod 0s advance past a barricade.
A WF soldier fires his Mk 48 Mod 0 at a Secret Service SUV as it attempts to flee the White House.
A WF soldier identified as "WF White House Assaulter #4" (Tywaun Tornes) holds a Mk 48 Mod 0 while preparing to search the White House for the President.
The WF soldier fires the Mk 48 Mod 0 at Secret Service agents on the approach to the Oval Office.
Launchers
Carl Gustav M2 Recoilless Rifle
Federal forces use a Carl Gustav M2 Recoilless Rifle while defending the White House.
Carl Gustav M2 - 84x246mm R
A U.S. Army soldier fires a Carl Gustav M2 at a Western Forces HMMWV. The entire shot is mirrored as the Carl Gustav's front sight is on the left than on the right along with the older back blast loading gate levers also on the the opposite side. Also definitive features of the M2 are the barrel band next to the front grip and lack of carrying handle next to the levers.
FGM-148 Javelin
A Western Forces soldier uses an FGM-148 Javelin to destroy a Federal position at the Lincoln Memorial.
FGM-148 Javelin Block 0 with original M98A1 CLU and original BCU (the current production BCU has a mesh heat shield rather than a solid one) - 127mm
A WF soldier requests permission from his sergeant shoot his Javelin at enemy forces who are defending the Lincoln Memorial.
The WF soldier launches the missile of the Javelin to eliminate a target behind the Lincoln Memorial.
Emplaced Weapons
M224 Mortar
Several Western Forces carry and use 60mm M224 Mortars during the battle of Washington, D.C.
M224 Mortar with M7 baseplate - 60mm
A Western Forces mortar team fires the M224.
Another Western Forces mortar team opens fire.
Rocket Pods
An Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil with what appears to be rocket pods is seen flying towards the Western Forces' base in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The AS350 flies alongside a Western Forces convoy.
M230 Chain Gun
An AH-64 Apache with its M230 Chain Gun is seen fired during the film's climatic battle of Washington, D.C., however, when fired, its sound profile is closer to a minigun rather than the slowed 625rpm of the real M230. At one point, an Apache descends to street level between two buildings and fires an AGM-114 Hellfire missile at a Federal position at very close range, when in reality, Apaches will typically hover and fire their weapons at long-range rather than needlessly expose themselves to enemy fire. Or in this case, collision with the surrounding terrain.
M230 Chain Gun - 30x113mm
A Western Forces AH-64 Apache opens fire with its M320 Chain Gun. The street depicted is supposed to be Pennsylvania Avenue approaching 17th Street near the White House, although the real life avenue is wider and different in appearance. The street in the film was a set built on a parking lot in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
Joel and Jessie take cover as the AH-64 Apache fires on nearby buildings.
Fake M1A1 Abrams
Two M1A1 Abrams tanks are used by Western Forces troops to attack White House gates during the Battle of Washington D.C. The tanks are both British made Chieftain tanks that have been visually modified to resemble the M1A1 Abrams.
A WF M1A1 Abrams advances towards the White House gates. The crew can be seen using a
Browning M2 machine gun and a
M240 machine gun mounted on the turret.
The WF M1A1 Abrams fires at the White House gate.
A second WF M1A1 Abrams is seen as "The Beast" tries to flee.
Poster Weapons
The soldier on the left uses an AK-like rifle, possibly an American clone of the
AKM. The soldier on the right uses a
Barrett M107.
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