A Private War (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2018, A Private War is a drama and war film directed by Matthew Heineman, running about 106 minutes. “The Most Powerful Weapon Is The Truth” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless.
Who’s in it. A Private War stars Rosamund Pike as Marie Colvin, Jamie Dornan as Paul Conroy, Tom Hollander as Sean Ryan and Stanley Tucci as Tony Shaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Private War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Private War page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Private War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Private War (2018)?
- In US, A Private War is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Private War worth watching?
- A Private War holds an audience score of 6.8 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 A Private War?
- A Private War stars Rosamund Pike, Jamie Dornan, Tom Hollander, Stanley Tucci and Corey Johnson.
- When was A Private War released?
- A Private War was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.