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Syriana (2005)

โ€œEverything is connected.โ€

6.4/10 ยท 1,513 votes 2h 8m r ThrillerDrama

#99 of 184 films from 2005 #1343 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Stephen Gaghan ยท Written by Stephen Gaghan

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Overview

The Middle Eastern oil industry is the backdrop of this tense drama, which weaves together numerous story lines. Bennett Holiday is an American lawyer in charge of facilitating a dubious merger of oil companies, while Bryan Woodman, a Switzerland-based energy analyst, experiences both personal tragedy and opportunity during a visit with Arabian royalty. Meanwhile, veteran CIA agent Bob Barnes uncovers an assassination plot with unsettling origins.

Cast

George Clooneyas Bob Barnes
Matt Damonas Bryan Woodman
Jeffrey Wrightas Bennett Holiday
Chris Cooperas Jimmy Pope
Amanda Peetas Julie Woodman
William Hurtas Stan
Christopher Plummeras Dean Whiting
Alexander Siddigas Prince Nasir Al-Subaai
Kayvan Novakas Arash
Amr Wakedas Mohammed Sheik Agiza
Robert Foxworthas Tommy Barton
Nicky Hensonas Sydney Hewitt
Nicholas Artas Riley Woodman
Steven Hinkleas Max Woodman

Facts

Release dateNovember 23, 2005
Runtime128 min (2h 8m) โ€” longer as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$93,974,620 (1.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0365737

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Questions

How long is Syriana?
Syriana runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Is Syriana worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 1,513 votes, which places it #99 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 47%) and #1343 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Syriana?
Syriana was directed by Stephen Gaghan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Gold (2016), Dolittle (2020).
Who stars in Syriana?
George Clooney as Bob Barnes; Matt Damon as Bryan Woodman; Jeffrey Wright as Bennett Holiday; Chris Cooper as Jimmy Pope; Amanda Peet as Julie Woodman; William Hurt as Stan.
What is Syriana rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Syriana?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3748.

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