Lord of War(2005)
Where there's a will, there's a weapon.
Lord of War Synopsis
Yuri Orlov is a globetrotting arms dealer and, through some of the deadliest war zones, he struggles to stay one step ahead of a relentless Interpol agent, his business rivals and even some of his customers who include many of the world's most notorious dictators. Finally, he must also face his own conscience.
Lord of War (2005) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Andrew Niccol, released on September 16, 2005 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Nicolas Cage, Bridget Moynahan, Jared Leto and Ethan Hawke. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 5,519 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrew Niccol
- Writers:
- Andrew Niccol
- Producers:
- Christopher Roberts, Teri-Lin Robertson, Andrew Niccol
- Cinematographer:
- Amir Mokri
- Composer:
- Antonio Pinto
- Production:
- Endgame Entertainment, Entertainment Manufacturing Company, Ascendant Pictures, Saturn Films, Rising Star Productions, Copag V, VIP Medienfonds 3, Majority Entertainment
- Budget:
- $50,000,000
- Revenue:
- $72,600,000
- Status:
- Released
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Lord of War Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nicolas Cage
as Yuri Orlov
Bridget Moynahan
as Ava Fontaine Orlov
Jared Leto
as Vitaly Orlov
Ethan Hawke
as Jack Valentine
Eamonn Walker
as Andre Baptiste Sr.
Ian Holm
as Simeon Weisz
Sammi Rotibi
as Andre Baptiste Jr.
Tanit Phoenix
as Candy
Shake Tukhmanyan
as Irina Orlov
Jared Burke
as Ukrainian Mobster
David Shumbris
as Ukrainian Mobster
Weston Cage
as Vladimir
Key crew
Directed by Andrew Niccol, written by Andrew Niccol, produced by Christopher Roberts, Teri-Lin Robertson and Andrew Niccol.
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Lord of War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 5,519 ratings.
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Lord of War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lord of War online?
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Lord of War (2005) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, 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 Lord of War?
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The main cast of Lord of War (2005) includes Nicolas Cage, Bridget Moynahan, Jared Leto, Ethan Hawke and Eamonn Walker. The film was directed by Andrew Niccol. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lord of War released?
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Lord of War was released on September 16, 2005 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Lord of War worth watching?
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Lord of War (2005) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 5,519 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Lord of War?
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