Dirty Wars

2013·Movie
1h 27min·NR
IMDb7.4Metacritic768.1Rotten Tomatoes84%74%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance Now

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Dirty Wars fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A secret army. A war without end. A journalist determined to uncover the truth.

Investigative journalist, Jeremy Scahill is pulled into an unexpected journey as he chases down the hidden truth behind America's expanding covert wars, and examines how the US government has responded to international terrorist threats in ways that seem to go against the established laws of the land.
Investigative JournalismCovert OperationsPolitical ThrillerInternational ConflictGovernmental AccountabilityMoral AmbiguityReal-World IssuesSuspenseful Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Rick Rowley
Written by:
Jeremy Scahill, David Riker
Produced by:
Jeremy Scahill

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Dirty Wars

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Where can I stream Dirty Wars legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance Now

Dirty Wars is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now 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, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dirty Wars worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dirty Wars rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Dirty Wars?

1 h 27 min

Dirty Wars runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dirty Wars?

Critics80
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Dirty Wars much the same way.

What language is Dirty Wars in?

EnglishPashtoSomaliArabic

It was made in English, with some Pashto, Somali, Arabic. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dirty Wars?

23AUBEBGCACYCZDKESFIGBGRHKIEIT+9

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dirty Wars in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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