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War, Inc.

2008·Movie
1h 46min·R
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic377.0Rotten Tomatoes29%38%
IMDb5.5Metacritic377.0Rotten Tomatoes29%38%

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War, Inc. fingerprint

Very funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos4
  • Romance3

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Dark Humor9
  • Absurdist Humor8

World

Society, politics, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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About

When it comes to war... America means business

In the future, the desert country of Turaqistan is torn by a riot after private corporation Tamerlane, owned by the former Vice President of the United States, has taken over. Brand Hauser, a hitman who suppresses his emotions by gobbling down hot sauce, is hired by the corporation's head to kill the CEO of their competitors.
Political SatireDark ComedyAnti-WarCorporate EspionageBleak HumorWar ProfiteeringHitman ThrillerCynical WorldviewBlack MarketPost-9/11 Critique

Crew

Directed by:
Joshua Seftel
Written by:
John Cusack, Jeremy Pikser, Mark Leyner
Produced by:
John Cusack, Danny Lerner, Avi Lerner
Composed by:
Hilary Duff, David Robbins

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about War, Inc.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream War, Inc. legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuThe CWHooplaPluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

War, Inc. is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is War, Inc. worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 37). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is War, Inc. rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is War, Inc.?

1 h 46 min

War, Inc. runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on War, Inc.?

Critics33
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate War, Inc. higher (54) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was War, Inc. a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 26% of its budget.

What language is War, Inc. in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Bulgaria, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch War, Inc.?

53ARATAUBFBOCACDCHCICLCOCRCZDE+39

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for War, Inc. in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does War, Inc. use?

Affably EvilFaux Affably EvilLeft the Background Music OnBlack ComedyMeta CastingQuracTrailers Always SpoilGuns AkimboSelf-HarmDowner EndingFun with SubtitlesThe Stoicand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for War, Inc., including Affably Evil, Faux Affably Evil, Left the Background Music On.