War (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2002, War is a drama and war film directed by Aleksey Balabanov, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. During the bloody war in Chechnya, a British couple and two Russian soldiers are taken hostage by Chechen rebels. Two of the hostages are then released to bring the money for the British woman who is forced to wait for the ransom.
Who’s in it. War stars Aleksey Chadov as Ivan, Ian Kelly as John, Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė as Margaret and Sergei Bodrov Jr. as Captain Medvedev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, War has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch War page.
If you liked it. Fans of War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is War worth watching?
- War holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in War?
- War stars Aleksey Chadov, Ian Kelly, Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė, Sergei Bodrov Jr. and Yuri Stepanov.
- When was War released?
- War was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.