The Peacemaker (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1997, The Peacemaker is an action and thriller film directed by Mimi Leder, running about 124 minutes. “In the fall of 1997, every nuclear device in the world will be accounted for...except one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a train carrying atomic warheads mysteriously crashes in the former Soviet Union, a nuclear specialist discovers the accident is really part of a plot to cover up the theft of the weapons. Assigned to help her recover the missing bombs is a crack Special Forces Colonel.
Who’s in it. The Peacemaker stars George Clooney as Lt. Col. Thomas Devoe, Nicole Kidman as Dr. Julia Kelly, Marcel Iureș as Dusan Gavrich and Aleksandr Baluev as General Aleksandr Kodoroff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Peacemaker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $110.5M 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 The Peacemaker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Peacemaker 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 The Peacemaker (1997)?
- In US, The Peacemaker 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 The Peacemaker worth watching?
- The Peacemaker holds an audience score of 6.1 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 The Peacemaker?
- The Peacemaker stars George Clooney, Nicole Kidman, Marcel Iureș, Aleksandr Baluev and Rene Medvešek.
- When was The Peacemaker released?
- The Peacemaker was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.