Dirty Wars
“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.
Where to watch Dirty Wars in United States
Can I watch Dirty Wars in United States? Yes — you can stream Dirty Wars in United States on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, and AMC+ Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Dirty Wars streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Sundance Now, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel, Beamafilm | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Google Play Movies |
About Dirty Wars
Dirty Wars is a 2013 English-language documentary, drama and crime film directed by Rick Rowley. The cast is led by Jeremy Scahill, Nasser Al Aulaqi, Saleha Al Aulaqi. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel.
Dirty Wars was produced by Civic Bakery, Big Noise Films, and Doc Society and made in United States of America. It was released on January 18, 2013, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Rick Rowley
- Writers
- Jeremy Scahill, David Riker
- Release date
- January 18, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Civic Bakery, Big Noise Films, Doc Society
Dirty Wars cast & crew
Dirty Wars was directed by Rick Rowley and written by Jeremy Scahill and David Riker.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Jeremy Scahill.
Is Dirty Wars worth watching?
Dirty Wars holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 156 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, drama, and crime, Dirty Wars is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Dirty Wars
In United States, you can stream Dirty Wars on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, and AMC+, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Dirty Wars
Jeremy Scahill
Self
Nasser Al Aulaqi
Saleha Al Aulaqi
Muqbal Al Kazemi
Abdul Rahman Barman
Saleh Bin Fareed
Dirty Wars — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dirty Wars in United States?
Dirty Wars is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is Dirty Wars on Philo?
Yes — Dirty Wars is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is Dirty Wars in?
Dirty Wars is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Pushto, Somali, Arabic. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dirty Wars?
Dirty Wars runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is Dirty Wars rated?
Dirty Wars is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 156 ratings.
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