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Charlie Wilson's War

2007·Movie
1h 42min·R
IMDb7.0Metacritic676.8Rotten Tomatoes82%73%

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Charlie Wilson's War fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Situational Comedy5

World

Politics, everyday modern life, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A stiff drink. A little mascara. A lot of nerve. Who said they couldn't bring down the Soviet empire.

A Texas congressman sets a series of events in motion when he conspires with a CIA operative to aid Afghan mujahideen rebels fighting the Soviets.
Political ThrillerBased on True EventsUS Foreign PolicyHistorical DramaCIA EspionageAfghanistan WarDark ComedyCharacter-DrivenFast-Paced

Crew

Directed by:
Mike Nichols, Rick Avery, Michael Haley
Written by:
Aaron Sorkin, George Crile
Produced by:
Tom Hanks, Jeff Skoll, Gary Goetzman
Composed by:
James Newton Howard, Petur Hliddal, Marko Costanzo

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Charlie Wilson's War

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Charlie Wilson's War legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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 Charlie Wilson's War worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Charlie Wilson's War rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Charlie Wilson's War?

1 h 42 min

Charlie Wilson's War runs 1 h 42 min.

Is Charlie Wilson's War based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Charlie Wilson's War?

Critics75
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Charlie Wilson's War much the same way.

Was Charlie Wilson's War a box office hit?

Budget$75 million
Box office$119 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $75 million to make and earned $119 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is Charlie Wilson's War in?

EnglishArabicRussianUrduHebrew

It was made in English, with some Arabic, Russian, Urdu, Hebrew. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Charlie Wilson's War?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Charlie Wilson's War in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Charlie Wilson's War use?

Odd FriendshipMr. Vice GuyDeadpan SnarkerSignature StyleBittersweet EndingBunny-Ears LawyerOddly Small OrganizationOoh, Me Accent's SlippingSultry Belly DancerBy "No", I Mean "Yes"Work Hard, Play HardQuracand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 storytelling tropes for Charlie Wilson's War, including Odd Friendship, Mr. Vice Guy, Deadpan Snarker.