5 Days of War (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2011, 5 Days of War is a drama and war film directed by Renny Harlin, running about 113 minutes. “Their only weapon is the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American journalist and his cameraman are caught in the combat zone during the first Russian airstrikes against Georgia. Rescuing Tatia, a young Georgian schoolteacher separated from her family during the attack, the two reporters agree to help reunite her with her family in exchange for serving as their interpreter. As the three attempt to escape to safety, they witness--and document--the devastation from the full-scale crossfire and cold-blooded murder of innocent civilians.
Who’s in it. 5 Days of War stars Rupert Friend as Thomas Anders, Val Kilmer as Dutchman, Andy Garcia as President of Georgia and Dean Cain as Chris Bailot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, 5 Days of War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $87.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Starz Amazon Channel and Starz and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 5 Days of War page.
If you liked it. Fans of 5 Days of War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 5 Days of War (2011)?
- In US, 5 Days of War is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Starz Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 5 Days of War worth watching?
- 5 Days of War holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 5 Days of War?
- 5 Days of War stars Rupert Friend, Val Kilmer, Andy Garcia, Dean Cain and Emmanuelle Chriqui.
- When was 5 Days of War released?
- 5 Days of War was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.