War (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 6.3

War poster

Released in 2007, War is an action and thriller film directed by Philip G. Atwell, running about 103 minutes. “Vengeance is the ultimate weapon.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. FBI agent Jack Crawford is out for revenge when his partner is killed and all clues point to the mysterious assassin Rogue. But when Rogue turns up years later to take care of some unfinished business, he triggers a violent clash of rival gangs. Will the truth come out before it's too late? And when the dust settles, who will remain standing?

Who’s in it. War stars Jet Li as Rogue, Jason Statham as Special Agent Jack Crawford, John Lone as Li Chang and Devon Aoki as Kira Yanagawa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $40.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 War page.

If you liked it. Fans of War tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch War (2007)?
In US, War is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ 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 War worth watching?
War holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in War?
War stars Jet Li, Jason Statham, John Lone, Devon Aoki and Luis Guzmán.
When was War released?
War was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.