Lord of War
2005, English. Directed by Andrew Niccol.
Where there's a will, there's a weapon.
Yuri Orlov is a globetrotting arms dealer and, through some of the deadliest war zones, he struggles to stay one step ahead of a relentless Interpol agent, his business rivals and even some of his customers who include many of the world's most notorious dictators. Finally, he must also face his own conscience.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Lord of War is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Lionsgate+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Andrew NiccolDirector
- Nicolas CageYuri Orlov
- Bridget MoynahanAva Fontaine Orlov
- Jared LetoVitaly Orlov
- Ethan HawkeJack Valentine
- Eamonn WalkerAndre Baptiste Sr.
- Ian HolmSimeon Weisz
- Sammi RotibiAndre Baptiste Jr.
- Tanit PhoenixCandy
- Shake TukhmanyanIrina Orlov
- Jared BurkeUkrainian Mobster
- David ShumbrisUkrainian Mobster
- Weston CageVladimir
Details
- Released
- 16 September 2005
- Country
- France, United States of America, Germany
- Written by
- Andrew Niccol
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $73M
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What Lord of War is based on
Lord of War is based on a true story.
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Lord of War: quick answers
What comes after Lord of War?
Next in the series: Lords of War (2027).
Is Lord of War worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 5,668 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lord of War?
Lord of War runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does Lord of War have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lord of War. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lord of War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lord of War is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Lord of War on?
Lord of War is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Lionsgate+ in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lord of War?
If you liked Lord of War, try Layer Cake, Carlito's Way, The Infiltrator.
Who directed Lord of War?
Lord of War (2005) was directed by Andrew Niccol and stars Nicolas Cage, Bridget Moynahan, Jared Leto.
What is Lord of War based on?
Lord of War is based on a true story.