Syriana (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2005, Syriana is a thriller and drama film directed by Stephen Gaghan, running about 128 minutes. “Everything is connected.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Middle Eastern oil industry is the backdrop of this tense drama, which weaves together numerous story lines. Bennett Holiday is an American lawyer in charge of facilitating a dubious merger of oil companies, while Bryan Woodman, a Switzerland-based energy analyst, experiences both personal tragedy and opportunity during a visit with Arabian royalty. Meanwhile, veteran CIA agent Bob Barnes uncovers an assassination plot with unsettling origins.
Who’s in it. Syriana stars George Clooney as Bob Barnes, Matt Damon as Bryan Woodman, Jeffrey Wright as Bennett Holiday and Chris Cooper as Jimmy Pope, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Syriana has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $94M 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 Syriana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Syriana tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Syriana (2005)?
- In US, Syriana 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 Syriana worth watching?
- Syriana holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Syriana?
- Syriana stars George Clooney, Matt Damon, Jeffrey Wright, Chris Cooper and Amanda Peet.
- When was Syriana released?
- Syriana was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.