Lord of War
“Where there's a will, there's a weapon.”
Yuri Orlov is a globetrotting arms dealer and, through some of the deadliest war zones, he struggles to stay one step ahead of a relentless Interpol agent, his business rivals and even some of his customers who include many of the world's most notorious dictators. Finally, he must also face his own conscience.
Where to watch Lord of War in United States
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Where is Lord of War streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| Canada | Hoopla, Plex | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Germany | RTL+, RTL+ Max Amazon Channel | — |
| France | Canal+, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Lord of War
Lord of War is a 2005 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Andrew Niccol. The cast is led by Nicolas Cage, Bridget Moynahan, Jared Leto. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 5400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Lord of War was produced by Endgame Entertainment, Entertainment Manufacturing Company, and Ascendant Pictures and made in France and United States of America. It was released on September 16, 2005, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $73 million worldwide.
- Director
- Andrew Niccol
- Writers
- Andrew Niccol
- Release date
- September 16, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $73 million
- Production
- Endgame Entertainment, Entertainment Manufacturing Company, Ascendant Pictures
Lord of War cast & crew
Lord of War was directed by Andrew Niccol and written by Andrew Niccol.
The cast features Nicolas Cage as Yuri Orlov, Bridget Moynahan as Ava Fontaine Orlov, Jared Leto as Vitaly Orlov, Ethan Hawke as Jack Valentine, Eamonn Walker as Andre Baptiste Sr., and Ian Holm as Simeon Weisz.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Antonio Pinto, cinematography is by Amir Mokri, and it was produced by Philippe Rousselet and Andreas Grosch.
Is Lord of War worth watching?
Lord of War holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 5,361 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Lord of War is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Lord of War
In United States, you can stream Lord of War on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, and Hoopla, 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 Lord of War
Nicolas Cage
Yuri Orlov
Bridget Moynahan
Ava Fontaine Orlov
Jared Leto
Vitaly Orlov
Ethan Hawke
Jack Valentine
Eamonn Walker
Andre Baptiste Sr.
Ian Holm
Simeon Weisz
Sammi Rotibi
Andre Baptiste Jr.
Tanit Phoenix
Candy
Shake Tukhmanyan
Irina Orlov
Jared Burke
Ukrainian Mobster
David Shumbris
Ukrainian Mobster
Weston Cage
Vladimir
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Lord of War — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Lord of War in United States?
Lord of War is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Lord of War on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Lord of War is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Lord of War in?
Lord of War is originally in English, with audio tracks including Arabic, German, English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Lord of War?
Lord of War runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is Lord of War rated?
Lord of War is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 5,361 ratings.
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