Occupation (2009)

Drama · War

A powerful, affecting drama that spans the five years following the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Follow the lives of three soldiers and friends as they deal with the war in Iraq and life back home.

IMDb rating: 7.6 (746 votes)
Episode average: 7.2 -0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

James Nesbitt Mike Swift
Stephen Graham Danny Ferguson
Warren Brown Lee Hibbs
Lubna Azabal Aliya Nabil
Nonso Anozie Erik Lester
Monica Dolan Nicky Swift

Seasons

Season 1 (2009)

7.20 avg 3 episodes 7.2 → 7.2 87 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Episode #1.1	7.2	35
2	Episode #1.2	7.2	29
3	Episode #1.3	7.2	26