Blood Diamond (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2006, Blood Diamond is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Edward Zwick, running about 143 minutes. “It will cost you everything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-mercenary turned smuggler. A Mende fisherman. Amid the explosive civil war overtaking 1999 Sierra Leone, these men join for two desperate missions: recovering a rare pink diamond of immense value and rescuing the fisherman's son, conscripted as a child soldier into the brutal rebel forces ripping a swath of torture and bloodshed countrywide.
Who’s in it. Blood Diamond stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Danny Archer, Djimon Hounsou as Solomon Vandy, Jennifer Connelly as Maddy Bowen and Kagiso Kuypers as Dia Vandy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Blood Diamond has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $171.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood Diamond page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood Diamond 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 Blood Diamond (2006)?
- In US, Blood Diamond is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blood Diamond worth watching?
- Blood Diamond holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blood Diamond?
- Blood Diamond stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly, Kagiso Kuypers and Arnold Vosloo.
- When was Blood Diamond released?
- Blood Diamond was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.