rxbudian
9/10I watched on Netflix and it was a very good film. The film isn't all action and shows the living conditions there. Djimon Hounsou, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Connelly were very good in the film
Reviewed on March 8, 2023
Blood Diamond(2006)
It will cost you everything.
7.6(8,522)2h 23m2006-12-08
DramaThrillerAction
Blood Diamond Synopsis
An ex-mercenary turned smuggler. A Mende fisherman. Amid the explosive civil war overtaking 1999 Sierra Leone, these men join for two desperate missions: recovering a rare pink diamond of immense value and rescuing the fisherman's son, conscripted as a child soldier into the brutal rebel forces ripping a swath of torture and bloodshed countrywide.
Blood Diamond (2006) is a drama, thriller and action film directed by Edward Zwick, released on December 8, 2006 with a runtime of 2h 23m. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly and Kagiso Kuypers. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 8,522 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Zwick
- Writers:
- C. Gaby Mitchell, Charles Leavitt, Charles Leavitt
- Producers:
- Edward Zwick, Genevieve Hofmeyr, Darrell James Roodt
- Cinematographer:
- Eduardo Serra
- Composer:
- James Newton Howard
- Production:
- Virtual Studios, Spring Creek Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions, Initial Entertainment Group, Lonely Film Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures, Liberty Pictures
- Budget:
- $100,000,000
- Revenue:
- $171,720,398
- Status:
- Released
Blood Diamond (2006) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Blood Diamond before you stream it.
Blood Diamond Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leonardo DiCaprio
as Danny Archer
Djimon Hounsou
as Solomon Vandy
Jennifer Connelly
as Maddy Bowen
Kagiso Kuypers
as Dia Vandy
Arnold Vosloo
as Colonel Coetzee
Antony Coleman
as Cordell Brown
Benu Mabhena
as Jassie Vandy
Anointing Lukola
as N'Yanda Vandy
David Harewood
as Captain Poison
Basil Wallace
as Benjamin Kapanay
Jimi Mistry
as Nabil
Michael Sheen
as Simmons
Key crew
Directed by Edward Zwick, written by C. Gaby Mitchell, Charles Leavitt and Charles Leavitt, produced by Edward Zwick, Genevieve Hofmeyr and Darrell James Roodt.
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Blood Diamond Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 8,522 ratings.
RalphRahal
9/10Rewatching Blood Diamond reminded me why it’s such a powerful and unforgettable film. It’s not just a movie—it’s an experience that grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go. Leonardo DiCaprio delivers one of his best performances as Danny Archer. His character’s journey from selfish opportunist to someone who finds his humanity is so raw and real that it hit me on a deeper level this time around. Djimon Hounsou as…
Reviewed on December 14, 2024
CinemaSerf
7/10With the new millennium dawning, fisherman "Solomon" (Djimon Hounsou) is eagerly anticipating the day when his young son "Dia" (Kagiso Kuypers) will realise his dream of becoming a doctor. That idyll is sharply destroyed, though, when his Sierra Leone village is beset by rebels who capture him and force him to work in their diamond mines. Not long into his travails, he discovers a very valuable blood stone which…
Reviewed on July 24, 2026
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Blood Diamond – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blood Diamond online?
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Blood Diamond (2006) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Blood Diamond?
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The main cast of Blood Diamond (2006) includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly, Kagiso Kuypers and Arnold Vosloo. The film was directed by Edward Zwick. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blood Diamond released?
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Blood Diamond was released on December 8, 2006 and runs for 2h 23m.
Is Blood Diamond worth watching?
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Blood Diamond (2006) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 8,522 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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