Live from Baghdad
Seen it?2002 | 108 min | Drama, War, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Civil War or Full Metal Jacket, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A group of CNN reporters venture to the Iraqi capital to cover the Gulf War.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mick Jackson
- Michael KeatonRobert Wiener
- Helena Bonham CarterIngrid Formanek
- Joshua LeonardMark Biello
- Lili TaylorJudy Parker
- David SuchetNaji Al-Hadithi
- Bruce McGillPeter Arnett
- Michael MurphyTom Johnson
- Robert WisdomBernard Shaw
- Paul GuilfoyleEd Turner
- Clark GreggEason Jordan