Charlie Wilson's War
Seen it?2007 | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, History
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it made about 7 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved Wag the Dog or Game Change, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A Texas congressman sets a series of events in motion when he conspires with a CIA operative to aid Afghan mujahideen rebels fighting the Soviets.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 5 Golden Globes and 1 BAFTA.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$500 million worldwide on a $75 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 393K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Nichols
- Tom HanksCharlie Wilson
- Julia RobertsJoanne Herring
- Philip Seymour HoffmanGust Avrakotos
- Amy AdamsBonnie Bach
- Emily BluntJane Liddle
- Om PuriPresident Zia
- Shiri ApplebyJailbait - Charlie's Angels
- Rachel NicholsSuzanne - Charlie's Angels
- Wynn EverettReceptionist - Charlie's Angel
- Jud TylorCrystal Lee