Control Room (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2004, Control Room is a documentary film directed by Jehane Noujaim, running about 84 minutes. “Different channels. Different truths.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A chronicle which provides a rare window into the international perception of the Iraq War, courtesy of Al Jazeera, the Arab world's most popular news outlet. Roundly criticized by Cabinet members and Pentagon officials for reporting with a pro-Iraqi bias, and strongly condemned for frequently airing civilian causalities as well as footage of American POWs, the station has revealed (and continues to show the world) everything about the Iraq War that the Bush administration did not want it to see.
Who’s in it. Control Room stars Samir Khader as Self - Senior Producer, Al Jazeera, Josh Rushing as Self (as Lt. Josh Rushing), Hassan Ibrahim as Self - Reporter, Al Jazeera and Abdul Jabbar Al-Kubeisi as Self - Iraqi Dissident, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Control Room has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Dox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Control Room page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Control Room (2004)?
- In US, Control Room is available to stream on Dox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Control Room worth watching?
- Control Room holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Control Room?
- Control Room stars Samir Khader, Josh Rushing, Hassan Ibrahim, Abdul Jabbar Al-Kubeisi and Nabeel Khoury.
- When was Control Room released?
- Control Room was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.