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The Fog of War

2003Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

Documentary
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic878.0Rotten Tomatoes96%93%

A melancholic, nostalgic documentary movie about a real life story and society, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

Former corporate whiz kid Robert McNamara was the controversial Secretary of Defense in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, during the height of the Vietnam War. Augmented by archival footage and cabinet conversation recordings, Errol Morris gives the conflicted McNamara a platform on which he attempts to confront his and the U.S. government's actions in Southeast Asia in light of the horrors of modern warfare, the end of ideology and the punitive judgment of history.

Feels like

  • Robert McNamara
  • Vietnam War
  • Documentary
  • Historical Analysis
  • War Crimes
  • Moral Responsibility
  • Political History
  • Leadership
  • Archival Footage

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Errol Morris
Produced by
Errol Morris, Michael Williams, Julie Ahlberg
Music by
Philip Glass, Michael Riesman

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Facts

October 26, 2003 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released
October 26, 2003
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$5 million
Available in
77 countries

Tropes

Rewind Gag, Written by the Winners, The Ken Burns Effect +9

  • Rewind Gag
  • Written by the Winners
  • The Ken Burns Effect
  • Self-Immolation
  • Who's on First?
  • Due to the Dead
  • Honest Advisor
  • Talking Heads
  • The Mentor
  • Smart People Wear Glasses
  • Manly Tears
  • War Is Hell

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fog of War?"

Questions about The Fog of War

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Where can I stream The Fog of War?

The RokuHowdy

In the United States, The Fog of War streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Fog of War worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 87).

Is The Fog of War okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch The Fog of War?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

What tropes does The Fog of War use?

Rewind GagWritten by the WinnersThe Ken Burns EffectSelf-ImmolationWho's on First?Due to the DeadHonest AdvisorTalking HeadsThe MentorSmart People Wear GlassesManly TearsWar Is Helland 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Rewind Gag, Written by the Winners, and The Ken Burns Effect.