War of Lies (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2014, War of Lies is a documentary film directed by Matthias Bittner, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. War of Lies is the story of an Iraqi refugee, whose information about portable weapons of mass destruction passed through the hands of the BND, MI6 and CIA. This information was ultimately used by the US government to legitimize the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Today we know the war was based on a lie. The press blamed Rafed Ahmed Alwan, he, though, proudly presents himself as the man who helped remove Saddam Hussein. Was Alwan really able to walk all over the worlds intelligence services and how did this lie become a convenient truth?
Who’s in it. War of Lies stars Rafed Al Janabi as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, War of Lies sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch War of Lies page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War of Lies (2014)?
- In GB, War of Lies is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is War of Lies worth watching?
- War of Lies holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in War of Lies?
- War of Lies stars Rafed Al Janabi.
- When was War of Lies released?
- War of Lies was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.