Dirty Wars (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 2013, Dirty Wars is a drama, crime and documentary film directed by Rick Rowley, running about 87 minutes. “A secret army. A war without end. A journalist determined to uncover the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Investigative journalist, Jeremy Scahill is pulled into an unexpected journey as he chases down the hidden truth behind America's expanding covert wars, and examines how the US government has responded to international terrorist threats in ways that seem to go against the established laws of the land.
Who’s in it. Dirty Wars stars Jeremy Scahill as himself, Nasser Al Aulaqi, Saleha Al Aulaqi and Muqbal Al Kazemi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Dirty Wars has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and 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 Dirty Wars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dirty Wars tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dirty Wars (2013)?
- In US, Dirty Wars is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Dirty Wars worth watching?
- Dirty Wars holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dirty Wars?
- Dirty Wars stars Jeremy Scahill, Nasser Al Aulaqi, Saleha Al Aulaqi, Muqbal Al Kazemi and Abdul Rahman Barman.
- When was Dirty Wars released?
- Dirty Wars was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.
