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House of Saddam

2008Show1 season4 episodesTV-MA

DramaWar & Politics
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic62–Rotten Tomatoes60%–
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic62–Rotten Tomatoes60%–

Summary

The intimate world of Saddam Hussein and his closest inner circle is in this gripping four-part drama that charts the rise and fall of one of the most significant political figures in recent history.

Good for

  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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House of Saddam episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.5
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.4
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.6
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.5

Cast

24 of 38 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jim O'Hanlon, Alex Holmes
Written by
Stephen Butchard, Alex Holmes
Produced by
Steve Lightfoot
Music by
Samuel Sim

Everyone

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Facts

July 30, 2008 · August 20, 2008 · Ended

First aired
July 30, 2008
Last aired
August 20, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
War & Politics, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
98 countries

Tropes

I Regret Nothing, Dwindling Party, Rape as Drama +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream House of Saddam?"

Questions about House of Saddam

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream House of Saddam?

HBO Max

In the United States, House of Saddam streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 95 other countries.

Is House of Saddam worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 62). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (61).

How long does it take to watch House of Saddam?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2008.

Will I feel good after watching House of Saddam?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will House of Saddam scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does House of Saddam use?

I Regret NothingDwindling PartyRape as DramaFreudian ExcuseOh, Crap!Yes-ManPragmatic VillainyGeneral FailureThicker Than WaterThe MistressThe StarscreamYou Are in Command Nowand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 tropes for it, including I Regret Nothing, Dwindling Party, and Rape as Drama.