Blood Diamonds (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2006, Blood Diamonds is a documentary film, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Blood Diamonds is a made-for-TV documentary series, originally broadcast on the History Channel, that looks into the trade of diamonds which fund rebellions and wars in many African nations. The program focuses primarily on two nations: Sierra Leone and Angola. Diamonds which are traded for this purpose are known as blood diamonds.

Who’s in it. Blood Diamonds stars Jeffrey Wright as Narrator, Luc Berlin-Unkap as Voice Over, Hope Olaidé Wilson as Voice Over and Virtue Jones-Jarrett as Voice Over, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Blood Diamonds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood Diamonds page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Blood Diamonds (2006)?
In US, Blood Diamonds is available to stream on History Vault, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Blood Diamonds worth watching?
Blood Diamonds holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Blood Diamonds?
Blood Diamonds stars Jeffrey Wright, Luc Berlin-Unkap, Hope Olaidé Wilson, Virtue Jones-Jarrett and Stanley Jarrett.
When was Blood Diamonds released?
Blood Diamonds was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.