Syriana
“Everything is connected.”
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.
Where to watch Syriana in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Syriana there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Syriana streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Syriana
Syriana is a 2005 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Stephen Gaghan. The cast is led by George Clooney, Matt Damon, Jeffrey Wright. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Syriana was produced by Participant, 4M, and Section Eight and made in United States of America. It was released on November 23, 2005, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $94 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stephen Gaghan
- Writers
- Stephen Gaghan
- Release date
- November 23, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $94 million
- Production
- Participant, 4M, Section Eight
Syriana cast & crew
Syriana was directed by Stephen Gaghan and written by Stephen Gaghan.
The cast features 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, and William Hurt as Stan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alexandre Desplat, cinematography is by Robert Elswit, and it was produced by Michael Nozik and Jennifer Fox.
Is Syriana worth watching?
Syriana holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 1,503 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Syriana is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Syriana
Syriana isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Syriana
George Clooney
Bob Barnes
Matt Damon
Bryan Woodman
Jeffrey Wright
Bennett Holiday
Chris Cooper
Jimmy Pope
Amanda Peet
Julie Woodman
William Hurt
Stan
Christopher Plummer
Dean Whiting
Alexander Siddig
Prince Nasir Al-Subaai
Kayvan Novak
Arash
Amr Waked
Mohammed Sheik Agiza
Robert Foxworth
Tommy Barton
Nicky Henson
Sydney Hewitt
Syriana — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Syriana in United States?
Syriana is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Syriana in?
Syriana is originally in English, with audio tracks including Arabic, English, Persian, Urdu. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Syriana?
Syriana runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
▸What is Syriana rated?
Syriana is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 1,503 ratings.
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