Movies like Lord of War

Key Features:: Arms dealing, Moral ambiguity, International conflict, Political corruption, Anti-hero, Escalating stakes, Moral dilemma, Cat and mouse, Survival, Crime, Greed, Betrayal, Consequences, Violence-moderate
Tone:: serious, cynical, gritty
Target Audience:: Thriller enthusiasts, Political drama fans, Cynical viewers, Crime story aficionados
Emotional Arc:: Intrigue → Tension → Despair

Lord of War

2005-09-16

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.

Genres

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Cast

Nicolas Cage, Bridget Moynahan, Jared Leto, Ethan Hawke, Eamonn Walker, Ian Holm, Sammi Rotibi, Tanit Phoenix, Shake Tukhmanyan, Jared Burke

Crew

Andrew Niccol, Andrew Niccol

Rating

★7.337(5103 votes)