War Don Don

2010·Movie
1h 23min

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The war is over, a trial begins.

This gripping documentary follows the trial of Issa Sesay, a leader in Sierra Leone's civil war who stands accused of crimes against humanity. Can the trial of one man uncover the truth of a traumatic past?
Sierra Leone Civil WarWar Crimes TrialCrimes Against HumanityPolitical DocumentarySocial CommentaryCharacter-DrivenComplex NarrativeGrippingEducational

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Where can I stream War Don Don legally?

War Don Don is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is War Don Don worth watching?

91
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is War Don Don rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is War Don Don?

1 h 23 min

War Don Don runs 1 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on War Don Don?

Critics100
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate War Don Don higher (100) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is War Don Don in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch War Don Don?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for War Don Don in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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