Charlie Wilson's War (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2007, Charlie Wilson's War is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Mike Nichols, running about 102 minutes. “When the world wasn't looking, he changed it forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of Texas congressman Charlie Wilson's covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets had some unforeseen and long-reaching effects.
Who’s in it. Charlie Wilson's War stars Tom Hanks as Charlie Wilson, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Gust Avrakotos, Julia Roberts as Joanne Herring and Amy Adams as Bonnie Bach, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Charlie Wilson's War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $119.5M 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 Charlie Wilson's War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charlie Wilson's War tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charlie Wilson's War (2007)?
- In US, Charlie Wilson's War 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 Charlie Wilson's War worth watching?
- Charlie Wilson's War holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charlie Wilson's War?
- Charlie Wilson's War stars Tom Hanks, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Amy Adams and Om Puri.
- When was Charlie Wilson's War released?
- Charlie Wilson's War was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.