Where can I watch Leading to War (2008)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Leading to War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Leading to War worth watching?

Leading to War holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Leading to War?

Leading to War stars George W. Bush, Tony Blair, Dick Cheney, Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice.

When was Leading to War released?

Leading to War was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.

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Leading to War (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 2008, Leading to War is a notable film, running about 72 minutes. “See where the truth lies” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Leading to War is a 2008 American documentary film composed entirely of archival news footage of the declarations of the United States President George W. Bush and his administration explaining their reasons to attack Iraq in 2003. The film is presented as a historical record and highlights the rhetorical devices and techniques employed by a government to wage war against another nation. Presented chronologically from President Bush's State of the Union Address in January 2002 (the Axis of evil speech), and continuing up to the announcement of formal U.S. military action in Iraq on March 19, 2003, the film presents selected interviews, speeches, and press conferences given by Bush and his administration, including Vice President Dick Cheney, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary of State Colin Powell, National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz. Non-U.S. sources include British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Who’s in it. Leading to War stars George W. Bush as Self, Tony Blair as Self, Dick Cheney as Self and Colin Powell as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Leading to War sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leading to War page.

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Where can I watch Leading to War (2008)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Leading to War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Leading to War worth watching?: Leading to War holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Leading to War?: Leading to War stars George W. Bush, Tony Blair, Dick Cheney, Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice.
When was Leading to War released?: Leading to War was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.