Lord of War (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2005, Lord of War is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Andrew Niccol, running about 122 minutes. “Where there's a will, there's a weapon” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Yuri Orlov is a globetrotting arms dealer and, through some of the deadliest war zones, he struggles to stay one step ahead of a relentless Interpol agent, his business rivals and even some of his customers who include many of the world's most notorious dictators. Finally, he must also face his own conscience.
Who’s in it. Lord of War stars Nicolas Cage as Yuri Orlov, Bridget Moynahan as Ava Fontaine Orlov, Jared Leto as Vitaly Orlov and Ethan Hawke as Jack Valentine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Lord of War has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $72.6M 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 Lord of War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lord of War tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lord of War (2005)?
- In US, Lord of War 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 Lord of War worth watching?
- Lord of War holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lord of War?
- Lord of War stars Nicolas Cage, Bridget Moynahan, Jared Leto, Ethan Hawke and Eamonn Walker.
- When was Lord of War released?
- Lord of War was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.