Welcome to Sarajevo(1997)
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Welcome to Sarajevo Synopsis
Follow a group of international journalists into the heart of the once cosmopolitan city of Sarajevo—now a danger zone of sniper and mortar attacks where residents still live. While reporting on an American aid worker who’s trying to get children out of the country, a British correspondent decides to take an orphaned girl home to London.
Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) is a war, drama and history film directed by Michael Winterbottom, released on May 9, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Stephen Dillane, Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei and Goran Višnjić. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 128 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Winterbottom
- Writers:
- Frank Cottrell Boyce, Michael Nicholson
- Producers:
- Graham Broadbent, Damian Jones, Ismet Arnautalić
- Cinematographer:
- Daf Hobson
- Composer:
- Adrian Johnston
- Production:
- Miramax, Dragon Pictures, Film4 Productions
- Budget:
- $9,000,000
- Revenue:
- $334,319
- Status:
- Released
Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Welcome to Sarajevo before you stream it.
Welcome to Sarajevo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Dillane
as Michael Henderson
Woody Harrelson
as Flynn
Marisa Tomei
as Nina
Goran Višnjić
as Risto Bavić
- Emira Nušević
Emira Nušević
as Emira
Kerry Fox
as Jane Carson
James Nesbitt
as Gregg
Emily Lloyd
as Annie McGee
- Igor Džambazov
Igor Džambazov
as Jacket
- Gordana Gadžić
Gordana Gadžić
as Mrs. Savić
Juliet Aubrey
as Helen Henderson
- Dražen Šivak
Dražen Šivak
as Željko
Key crew
Directed by Michael Winterbottom, written by Frank Cottrell Boyce and Michael Nicholson, produced by Graham Broadbent, Damian Jones and Ismet Arnautalić.
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Welcome to Sarajevo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 128 ratings.
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Welcome to Sarajevo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Welcome to Sarajevo online?
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Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Welcome to Sarajevo?
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The main cast of Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) includes Stephen Dillane, Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Goran Višnjić and Emira Nušević. The film was directed by Michael Winterbottom. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Welcome to Sarajevo released?
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Welcome to Sarajevo was released on May 9, 1997 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Welcome to Sarajevo worth watching?
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Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 128 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Welcome to Sarajevo?
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Yes. The official Welcome to Sarajevo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.