Weapons of Mass Distraction (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1997, Weapons of Mass Distraction is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Stephen Surjik, running about 100 minutes. “In business, size matters” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As two warring media moguls grapple for ownership of a coveted professional football team, they use the newspapers, magazines and television stations they own to destroy each other's reputations.
Who’s in it. Weapons of Mass Distraction stars Gabriel Byrne as Lionel Powers, Ben Kingsley as Julian Messenger, Mimi Rogers as Ariel Powers (aka Alexi) and Jeffrey Tambor as Alan Blanchard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Weapons of Mass Distraction has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Weapons of Mass Distraction page.
If you liked it. Fans of Weapons of Mass Distraction tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Weapons of Mass Distraction (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Weapons of Mass Distraction change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Weapons of Mass Distraction worth watching?
- Weapons of Mass Distraction holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Weapons of Mass Distraction?
- Weapons of Mass Distraction stars Gabriel Byrne, Ben Kingsley, Mimi Rogers, Jeffrey Tambor and Illeana Douglas.
- When was Weapons of Mass Distraction released?
- Weapons of Mass Distraction was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.