Why We Fight (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2005, Why We Fight is a history and documentary film directed by Eugene Jarecki, running about 98 minutes. “It Is Nowhere Written That The American Empire Goes On Forever” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Jarecki's shrewd and intelligent polemic would seem to give an affirmative answer to each of these questions.
Who’s in it. Why We Fight stars Ken Adelman as Himself, John Ashcroft as Himself (archive footage), Osama bin Laden as Himself (archive footage) and George W. Bush as Himself (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Why We Fight has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Why We Fight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Why We Fight tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why We Fight (2005)?
- In US, Why We Fight is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Why We Fight worth watching?
- Why We Fight holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Why We Fight?
- Why We Fight stars Ken Adelman, John Ashcroft, Osama bin Laden, George W. Bush and George H. W. Bush.
- When was Why We Fight released?
- Why We Fight was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.