A Private War
Seen it?2018 | 106 min | Drama, War
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and 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 The Killing Fields, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
One of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 1 DGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$4 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 60K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Matthew Heineman
- Rosamund PikeMarie Colvin
- Jamie DornanPaul Conroy
- Tom HollanderSean Ryan
- Stanley TucciTony Shaw
- Corey JohnsonNorm Coburn
- Greg WiseProfessor David Irens
- Faye MarsayKate Richardson
- Nikki Amuka-BirdRita Williams
- Alexandra MoenZoe
- Raad RawiGaddafi