Set against the brutal backdrop of the War in Afghanistan, Canadian Sniper follows elite marksman Corporal Ethan MacLeod, a quiet veteran from Nova Scotia whose precision on the battlefield earns him the nickname “The Ghost from Kandahar.” Haunted by a tragic incident that claimed the life of his younger brother—also a soldier—Ethan volunteers for one final mission deep behind enemy lines. With only his rifle, instincts, and a silent oath to protect his team, he becomes both hunter and guardian in a land riddled with hidden threats.
As the mission intensifies, Ethan is paired with intelligence officer Layla Rahimi, a Canadian-Iranian analyst with personal stakes in the conflict. Their unlikely partnership brings emotional depth to the harsh terrain, as Layla uncovers a plot that could turn the tide of the war—and Ethan finds himself torn between duty and vengeance. Together, they navigate ambushes, betrayals, and ghost towns swallowed by sand, slowly revealing Ethan’s past and what truly drives his deadly calm.
When an ambush leaves Ethan’s team cut off from extraction, the sniper is forced into a final stand, using every ounce of his training to protect his comrades. With time running out and enemies closing in, Ethan must make an impossible shot that could save dozens—but may cost him his life. As he steadies his rifle and sights the target, memories of his brother, Layla’s voice in his earpiece, and the weight of sacrifice flood his mind.
Canadian Sniper is a gripping, emotionally charged war thriller that honors the quiet courage of modern soldiers. With raw performances, stunning desert cinematography, and a script that blends action with moral introspection, it asks not just what a soldier can endure—but what he’s willing to leave behind.