The War Room
“They Changed The Way Campaigns Are Won”
A behind-the-scenes documentary about the Clinton for President campaign, focusing on the adventures of spin doctors James Carville and George Stephanopoulos.
Where to watch The War Room in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The War Room there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The War Room streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
About The War Room
The War Room is a 1993 English-language documentary and history film directed by Chris Hegedus and D. A. Pennebaker. The cast is led by James Carville, George Stephanopoulos, Heather Beckel. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
The War Room was produced by Pennebaker Associates Inc., McEttinger Films, and Cyclone Films and made in United States of America. It was released on November 3, 1993, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker
- Release date
- November 3, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Pennebaker Associates Inc., McEttinger Films, Cyclone Films
The War Room cast & crew
The War Room was directed by Chris Hegedus and D. A. Pennebaker.
The cast features James Carville as Self, George Stephanopoulos as Self, Heather Beckel as Self, Paul Begala as Self, Bob Boorstin as Self, and Bill Clinton as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Nick Doob and it was produced by R. J. Cutler and Wendy Ettinger.
Is The War Room worth watching?
The War Room holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 70 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and history, The War Room is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The War Room
In United States, you can stream The War Room on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The War Room
James Carville
Self
George Stephanopoulos
Self
Heather Beckel
Self
Paul Begala
Self
Bob Boorstin
Self
Bill Clinton
Self
Hillary Clinton
Self
Chelsea Clinton
Self
Al Gore
Self
Mary Matalin
Self
Jerry Brown
Self
Paul Tsongas
Self
The War Room — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The War Room in United States?
The War Room is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is The War Room on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — The War Room is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The War Room in?
The War Room is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The War Room?
The War Room runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is The War Room rated?
The War Room is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 70 ratings.
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