Why We Fight
2005, English. Directed by Eugene Jarecki.
It Is Nowhere Written That The American Empire Goes On Forever
Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Jarecki's shrewd and intelligent polemic would seem to give an affirmative answer to each of these questions.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch Why We Fight
Why We Fight is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Eugene JareckiDirector
- Chalmers JohnsonSelf - CIA, 1967-1973
- Joseph CirincioneSelf - Carnegie Endowment for Peace
- Gore VidalSelf - Author, "Imperial America"
- Charles LewisSelf - Center for Public Integrity
- Richard PerleSelf - Advisor, U.S. Dept. of Defense
- William KristolSelf - Project for the New American Century
- John McCainSelf - Senator (R/AZ)
- Ken AdelmanSelf
- John AshcroftSelf (archive footage)
- Osama bin LadenSelf (archive footage)
- George W. BushSelf (archive footage)
- George H. W. BushSelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 20 January 2005
- Country
- Canada, Denmark, France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Eugene Jarecki
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What Why We Fight is based on
Why We Fight is based on a true story.
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Why We Fight: quick answers
Is Why We Fight worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 125 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Why We Fight?
Why We Fight runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Why We Fight have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Why We Fight. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Why We Fight parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Why We Fight is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Why We Fight on?
Why We Fight is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Why We Fight?
If you liked Why We Fight, try Hearts and Minds, The Memory of Justice, The War on Democracy.
Who directed Why We Fight?
Why We Fight (2005) was directed by Eugene Jarecki and stars Chalmers Johnson, Joseph Cirincione, Gore Vidal.
What is Why We Fight based on?
Why We Fight is based on a true story.