Under the Wire (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2018, Under the Wire is a documentary film directed by Chris Martin, running about 95 minutes. “A country at war. A city under siege. A friendship under fire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On 12 February 2012, two journalists entered war-ravaged Syria. One of them was celebrated Sunday Times war correspondent, Marie Colvin. The other was photographer, Paul Conroy. Their aim was to cover the plight of Syrian civilians trapped in Homs, a city under siege and relentless military attack from the Syrian army. Only one of them returned.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Under the Wire sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Wire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Wire tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under the Wire (2018)?
- In GB, Under the Wire is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Under the Wire worth watching?
- Under the Wire holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Under the Wire released?
- Under the Wire was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.