The War on Democracy (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2007, The War on Democracy is a war, history and documentary film directed by Chris Martin, running about 96 minutes. “Never believe anything until it is officially denied” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set both in Latin America and the United States, the film explores the historic and current relationship of Washington with countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile. Pilger says that the film "...tells a universal story... analysing and revealing, through vivid testimony, the story of great power behind its venerable myths. It allows us to understand the true nature of the so-called "war on terror". According to Pilger, the film’s message is that the greed and power of empire is not invincible and that people power is always the "seed beneath the snow".
Who’s in it. The War on Democracy stars John Pilger as Self, Hugo Chávez as Self, Philip Agee as Self and Jacobo Árbenz as Self - President of Guatemala (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The War on Democracy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The War on Democracy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The War on Democracy tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The War on Democracy (2007)?
- In US, The War on Democracy is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The War on Democracy worth watching?
- The War on Democracy holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The War on Democracy?
- The War on Democracy stars John Pilger, Hugo Chávez, Philip Agee, Jacobo Árbenz and Richard Nixon.
- When was The War on Democracy released?
- The War on Democracy was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.