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A Private War (2018)

โ€œThe most powerful weapon is the truth.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 569 votes 1h 46m r DramaWar

#134 of 328 films from 2018 #2216 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Matthew Heineman ยท Written by Arash Amel

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Overview

One of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless.

Cast

Rosamund Pikeas Marie Colvin
Jamie Dornanas Paul Conroy
Tom Hollanderas Sean Ryan
Stanley Tuccias Tony Shaw
Corey Johnsonas Norm Coburn
Greg Wiseas Professor David Irens
Faye Marsayas Kate Richardson
Nikki Amuka-Birdas Rita Williams
Alexandra Moenas Zoe
Raad Rawias Gaddafi
Hilton McRaeas Adam Watkins
Jรฉrรฉmie Laheurteas Remi Ochlik
Fady Elsayedas Mourad
Antonythasan Jesuthasanas Tamilselvan

Facts

Release dateNovember 16, 2018
Runtime106 min (1h 46m) โ€” about the same as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresDrama, War
LanguageEN
Box office$3,944,165
IMDbtt2368254

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Questions

How long is A Private War?
A Private War runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is A Private War worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 569 votes, which places it #134 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 59%) and #2216 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed A Private War?
A Private War was directed by Matthew Heineman.
Who stars in A Private War?
Rosamund Pike as Marie Colvin; Jamie Dornan as Paul Conroy; Tom Hollander as Sean Ryan; Stanley Tucci as Tony Shaw; Corey Johnson as Norm Coburn; Greg Wise as Professor David Irens.
What is A Private War rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Private War?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17593.

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