The Situation(2007)
The Situation Synopsis
The first U.S.-made film drama set during the Iraq war, THE SITUATION chronicles the tragic death of an Iraqi teenager at the hands of U.S. soldiers. The incident sets off an "investigation," a cover-up, and complications involving Iraqi mayor Sheikh Tahsin (Saïd Amadis), who has a complex relationship with the Americans.
The Situation (2007) is a drama, history, romance and thriller film directed by Philip Haas, released on February 7, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Connie Nielsen, Damian Lewis, Mido Hamada and Driss Roukhe. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Philip Haas
- Writers:
- Wendell Steavenson
- Producers:
- Michael Sternberg, Neda Armian, Liaquat Ahamed
- Cinematographer:
- Sean Bobbitt
- Composer:
- Jeff Beal
- Production:
- Red Wine Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Situation (2007) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Situation before you stream it.
The Situation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Connie Nielsen
as Anna Molyneux
Damian Lewis
as Dan Murphy
Mido Hamada
as Zaid
Driss Roukhe
as Walid (as Driss Roukh)
Nasser Memarzia
as Rafeeq
Saïd Amadis
as Mayor Tahsin
Omar Berdouni
as Bashar
- Chérine Amar
Chérine Amar
as Noor
Shaun Evans
as Wesley
Tom McCarthy
as Major Hanks
- Mahmoudi M'Barek
Mahmoudi M'Barek
as Colonel Jobouri
John Slattery
as Colonel Carrick
Key crew
Directed by Philip Haas, written by Wendell Steavenson, produced by Michael Sternberg, Neda Armian and Liaquat Ahamed.
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The Situation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 19 ratings.
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The Situation – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Situation online?
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The Situation (2007) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Situation?
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The main cast of The Situation (2007) includes Connie Nielsen, Damian Lewis, Mido Hamada, Driss Roukhe and Nasser Memarzia. The film was directed by Philip Haas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Situation released?
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The Situation was released on February 7, 2007 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Situation worth watching?
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The Situation (2007) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Situation?
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Yes. The official The Situation trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.