Body of Lies (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2008, Body of Lies is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Ridley Scott, running about 128 minutes. “Trust no one. Deceive everyone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The CIA’s hunt is on for the mastermind of a wave of terrorist attacks. Roger Ferris is the agency’s man on the ground, moving from place to place, scrambling to stay ahead of ever-shifting events. An eye in the sky – a satellite link – watches Ferris. At the other end of that real-time link is the CIA’s Ed Hoffman, strategizing events from thousands of miles away. And as Ferris nears the target, he discovers trust can be just as dangerous as it is necessary for survival.
Who’s in it. Body of Lies stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Roger Ferris, Russell Crowe as Ed Hoffman, Mark Strong as Hani and Ali Suliman as Omar Sadiki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Body of Lies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $113.3M 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 Body of Lies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Body of Lies 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 Body of Lies (2008)?
- In US, Body of Lies 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 Body of Lies worth watching?
- Body of Lies holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Body of Lies?
- Body of Lies stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Mark Strong, Ali Suliman and Simon McBurney.
- When was Body of Lies released?
- Body of Lies was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.