This Means War (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2012, This Means War is an action, comedy and romance film directed by McG, running about 98 minutes. “It's SPY Against SPY” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two top CIA operatives wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman.
Who’s in it. This Means War stars Reese Witherspoon as Lauren, Chris Pine as FDR Foster, Tom Hardy as Tuck and Laura Vandervoort as Britta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, This Means War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $157M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV 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 This Means War page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Means 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 This Means War (2012)?
- In US, This Means War is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, 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 This Means War worth watching?
- This Means War holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Means War?
- This Means War stars Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy, Laura Vandervoort and Angela Bassett.
- When was This Means War released?
- This Means War was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.