The Fog of War
Using archival footage, cabinet conversation recordings, and an interview of the 85-year-old Robert McNamara, The Fog of War depicts his life, from working as a WWII whiz-kid military officer, to being the Ford Motor Company's president, to managing the Vietnam War as defense secretary for presidents Kennedy and Johnson.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Fog of War
The Fog of War is a 2003 English-language documentary and tv movie film directed by Errol Morris. The cast is led by Robert McNamara, Errol Morris, Fidel Castro. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Fog of War was produced by SenArt Films, RadicalMedia, and Sony Pictures Classics and made in United States of America. It was released on October 26, 2003, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Errol Morris
- Release date
- October 26, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- SenArt Films, RadicalMedia, Sony Pictures Classics
The Fog of War cast & crew
The Fog of War was directed by Errol Morris.
The cast features Robert McNamara as Self, Errol Morris as Self (uncredited), Fidel Castro as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), Barry Goldwater as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), John F. Kennedy as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), and Nikita Khrushchev as Self (archive footage) (uncredited).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philip Glass, cinematography is by Robert Chappell, and it was produced by Michael Williams and Jack Lechner.
Is The Fog of War worth watching?
The Fog of War holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 298 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary and tv movie, The Fog of War is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Fog of War
Robert McNamara
Self
Errol Morris
Self (uncredited)
Fidel Castro
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Barry Goldwater
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Nikita Khrushchev
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Curtis LeMay
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Harry Reasoner
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Self (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)
Woodrow Wilson
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Fog of War — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Fog of War in United States?
The Fog of War 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 The Fog of War in?
The Fog of War is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Fog of War?
The Fog of War runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is The Fog of War rated?
The Fog of War is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 298 ratings.
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