The Way of War (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 2009, The Way of War is an action and thriller film directed by John Carter, running about 90 minutes. “He has a single mission. To explore the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Paramilitary operative David Wolfe stumbles upon an international conspiracy connecting presidential cabinet members to a Middle Eastern terrorist plot. Wanting to expose the truth, Wolfe defies orders and returns to the US as an army of one fighting for American security and integrity
Who’s in it. The Way of War stars Cuba Gooding Jr. as David Wolfe, J.K. Simmons as Sergeant Mitchell, John Terry as Secretary of Defence and Jaclyn DeSantis as Sophia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, The Way of War has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Way of War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Way of War tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Way of War (2009)?
- In US, The Way of War is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Way of War worth watching?
- The Way of War holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Way of War?
- The Way of War stars Cuba Gooding Jr., J.K. Simmons, John Terry, Jaclyn DeSantis and Lance Reddick.
- When was The Way of War released?
- The Way of War was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.