War Stories (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2003, War Stories is a drama, war and tv movie film directed by Robert Singer, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A feature-length pilot film for a proposed NBC series, War Stories is set in a battle-torn Middle Eastern country that is obviously Uzbekistan (but not identified as such). Cynical, hard-as-nails American war correspondent Ben Dansmore (Jeff Goldblum) balks at being assigned a new photographer/partner so soon after the newcomer's predecessor (who happened to be Ben's best friend) was literally blown to bits while covering a hot story. "There's no such thing as truth; that's why they call them stories." That is Ben's philosophy, one that he hopes to impart to idealistic young Nora Stone (Lake Bell). But Nora, whose sister died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, refuses to be as cold and dispassionate as Ben. It takes a series of near-death experiences dodging bullets and fanatical rebels for Ben and Nora to find the common ground so necessary to their future teamwork.
Who’s in it. War Stories stars Jeff Goldblum as Ben Dansmore, Lake Bell as Nora Stone, Louise Lombard as Gayle Phelan and Ed Begley Jr. as Ed O'Brian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, War Stories has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch War Stories page.
If you liked it. Fans of War Stories tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War Stories (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for War Stories change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is War Stories worth watching?
- War Stories holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in War Stories?
- War Stories stars Jeff Goldblum, Lake Bell, Louise Lombard, Ed Begley Jr. and Noam Jenkins.
- When was War Stories released?
- War Stories was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.