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Lord of War

2005
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
2h 2m
The film, based on fact, follows the globetrotting exploits of arms dealer Yuri Orlov (Cage). Through some of the deadliest war zones, Yuri struggles to stay one step ahead of a relentless Interpol agent (Hawke), his business rivals, even some of his customers who include many of the world's most notorious dictators. Finally, Yuri must also face his own conscience. (Lions Gate)
Directed by:
Andrew Niccol Andrew Niccol
Written by:
Andrew Niccol Andrew Niccol
Starring:
Nicolas Cage Nicolas Cage Jared Leto Jared Leto Ian Holm Ian Holm Donald Sutherland Donald Sutherland Ethan Hawke Ethan Hawke Bridget Moynahan Bridget Moynahan Eamonn Walker Eamonn Walker Sammi Rotibi Sammi Rotibi Jeremy Crutchley Jeremy Crutchley Jared Burke Jared Burke Eric Uys David Shumbris
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Genres:
Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime, Action
Countries:
France, Germany, USA
Languages:
English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Arabic, Turkish, Ukrainian
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Lord of War

2005
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
2h 2m
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jeffvjeff_v
Rated 17 Feb 2010
20
1st
I should've left after the opening credits. They're the best thing in this movie, which is uncreative in its music cues (Ooh, they played "Cocaine" during the scene where he snorts cocaine! And "Money (That's What I Want)" during the scene when he starts getting rich!), & lazy in its characterizations and use of voice-over. The cynical humor is aggravating, a defense shield against the charge that the film really has nothing to say.
Rated 17 Feb 2010
skiewulfyskiewulfy
Rated 13 Dec 2009
55
70th
Follow a bullet from an assembly line in Russia to the front line in Africa, then follow the man who facilitates, profits and ultimately is enslaved by the trade. Nicolas Cage helps an otherwise slimy character to be sympathetic and possessing a great deal more dimension. The aspects of the film that cover the flashy and often grimy aspects of the arms trade and the constant outmaneuvering of interpol are the high points. The film loses steam in the final act, unable to wrap things up.
Rated 13 Dec 2009
paradigmaParadigma
Rated 12 Oct 2009
80
89th
I can't sell a used gun. Now you have to buy it!
Rated 12 Oct 2009
anilscnanilscn
Rated 17 Jul 2021
50
48th
filmin sonunda on saniyelik "ingiltere, almanya filan silah satıyor" kısmı için mi koyu yeşil yakmalıyız tam olarak anlamadım. çünkü film boyunca 1 sn bile bu vicdansız herif eleştirilmedi. yine siz bilirsiniz. ayrıca mantık hatalarından canım sıkıldı.
Rated 17 Jul 2021
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 12 Dec 2006
93
98th
Cage shows that despite some really bad career choices he can, in fact, still act when given something to work with. A superb film that isn't afraid to criticize the gun trade and the shadowy dealings of international politics. It's also a really fun action film as well, so it works on a superficial level as well.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 27 Dec 2006
69
33rd
This isn't a great movie, but it's exactly what I wanted to watch at the moment: something polished and entertaining that doesn't ask you to think too much. Oh, there were some bits that made me roll my eyes: the informative, ironic and completely predictable on-screen text just before the ending credits roll, "Cocaine" playing over a cocaine scene (there ought to be a law), wholly gratuitous T&A. But still, it held my attention, had a few funny lines, and never really irritated me.
Rated 27 Dec 2006
philamentalphilamental
Rated 24 Sep 2020
67
49th
First half or so was great but it tailed off from there and began to lose my interest.
Rated 24 Sep 2020
garethmgarethm
Rated 17 Mar 2010
80
66th
Nicolas Cage definitely has his acting limitations but as a narrator for his own life as an international arms dealer he is in his element. Lavishly and stylistically shot but with a large hit of reality Lord of War is both depressing and darkly comic. A very intelligent take on a topic rarely touched by film, based on fact but never shy on entertainment.
Rated 17 Mar 2010
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 28 Apr 2009
80
52nd
I like this movie a lot more than I probably should...and on a rewatch I realize I did like this movie more than I should. Nicolas Cage is great and Leto is pretty good despite being utterly typecast. There's a really slick feel over the movie but the tone is uneven as fuck and the pace is about as uneven. Overall though it's well worth a watch because there's a lot of great scenes and Cage is worth it.
Rated 28 Apr 2009
velvet_croweVelvet Crowe
Rated 18 Jul 2020
74
81st
Cage's acting is one-dimensional but it works perfectly with the sly narration and the blase persona of Orlav. The supporting cast is fairly weak and there are some pretty eyerolling music choices and cliches, but as elements that function to elevate Orlav's character they're complimentary. Orlav's indifference to morality makes him a fascinating character, and the ending where he ultimately achieves a pyrrhic victory is one I'd love to see more of in storytelling.
Rated 18 Jul 2020
naurunauru
Rated 19 Apr 2009
85
96th
Hilarious and frightening at the same time. Very impressive.
Rated 19 Apr 2009
amerigoamerigo
Rated 23 Jul 2007
82
78th
An excellent piece of propaganda that's convincing without ever being overzealous. A quasi-documentary that manages to be moving.
Rated 23 Jul 2007
chemtrailschemtrails
Rated 03 Oct 2009
70
71st
It's fine
Rated 03 Oct 2009
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 22 Jan 2020
93
88th
Rock solid performances by Cage and Leto power a fascinating and thorough exploration of the gun running trade; an overall familiar dramatic arc (which has everything but Cage screaming "Say hello to my little friend") is redeemed by the specificity of the performances, and some nifty fly-on-the-wall directorial tricks from Niccol, prefiguring the BIG SHORT trend of smart arsey commentary on tricky real-world politics.
Rated 22 Jan 2020
pewbengpewbeng
Rated 03 Dec 2009
70
51st
It's fun. Once.
Rated 03 Dec 2009
slackerishslackerish
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
68th
Worth watching simply for the opening credits.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 17 Nov 2020
70
66th
Rewatch: Cage doesn't really get to act his heart out, but it has some good quotes and an interesting story. Following the bullet at the beginning was a great idea.
Rated 17 Nov 2020
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
8th
A movie that is confused about its message. I wish I hadn't seen it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
stradivariusStradivarius
Rated 19 Jun 2011
72
44th
Not nearly as bold as it pretends to be. Avoids mention of the real criminals until the end, as another offhand voice over comment.
Rated 19 Jun 2011
overratedoverrated
Rated 10 Jan 2010
54
55th
Ehhh. The premise and Cage make it seem it should be great, but it's too flawed to be anything but above average. Most of the attempted emotional engagement doesn't hit the target, it just screams CHARACTER ARC. Did you really care about his wife or his brother? Secondly the plot comes off as generic, "greatest hits of the Cold War with accompanying obvious soundtrack", complete with a finger-wagging conclusion at the superpowers. And the biggest problem? Cage wasn't crazy enough.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
unohav1unohav_1
Rated 19 Aug 2007
100
98th
My favorite Nick Cage flick. Brilliant.
Rated 19 Aug 2007
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 24 May 2017
80
78th
A great movie that came out in that weird time in Nicolas Cage's career where the only movies people seemed to see or even talk about were the "bad" ones or National Treasure. Why must people ignore this, The Weather Man, Knowing, and Adaptation and only talk about "NOT THE BEES!" I still love you Nic.
Rated 24 May 2017
arossaross
Rated 22 Mar 2021
83
72nd
Entertaining. Not always so believable as a story, but it does a good job of showing how dark this trade is.
Rated 22 Mar 2021
nepetaNepeta
Rated 19 Jan 2013
25
4th
The preachiness and cynicism just start to feel nauseating after a while and I dislike how it tries to tackle serious issues in such a cartoony, over-stylized fashion.
Rated 19 Jan 2013
mattbpxmattbpx
Rated 02 Mar 2008
54
43rd
good except for cage's horrible russian accent
Rated 02 Mar 2008
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 17 May 2008
86
92nd
Nick Cage plays a role that opens up the eyes to the depth, or lack thereof-of the character of a arms dealer. With a awesome plot and scripts, this is a true winner.
Rated 17 May 2008
stainStain
Rated 28 Jan 2009
100
95th
They had to go to European sources of funding to produce this one because no U.S. studio would touch it. No wonder: this is so tragic and darkly comic that it's one of my favorite movies of the decade. One of the finest entries in the emergent "It's Really Really Really Fucked Up In Africa" genre
Rated 28 Jan 2009
demigodDemiGod
Rated 01 Dec 2006
95
86th
extremely pleasantly surprised by this movie
Rated 01 Dec 2006
silencersilencer
Rated 04 Dec 2006
55
19th
I don't know why but this movie did not get me...maybe it is little bit boring.
Rated 04 Dec 2006
sidsid
Rated 09 Dec 2006
70
59th
Sags a bit towards the middle -- but this is a good satire and an underrated film. Nicolas Cage delivers a great performance.
Rated 09 Dec 2006
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 30 Sep 2012
70
77th
Lord of War is a funny, smart movie about arms trafficking, while also being a deep character study on its lead trafficker played well by Nicolas Cage. It's nothing more than that, and a greater emphasis on everything going around Cage's character and his profession would have been nice, but for what it is, Lord of War works. It's not exactly a fun watch, save for the sprinkles of black comedy scattered throughout, but it raises awareness and gives you an interesting viewing experience.
Rated 30 Sep 2012
yorkie19yorkie19
Rated 07 Jun 2010
85
35th
Good film, but could have explored some of the plot lines a little more. A bit like Goodfellas, but not quite as engaging.
Rated 07 Jun 2010
capttesticleCaptTesticle
Rated 10 Sep 2009
70
55th
Guns are like penises and the ammo clips are like testicles. If you caress them they don't go off, so it's not a perfect analogy or anything. Still, you can make a lot of money from showing them off and letting other guys handle them. Try not to feel like a whore though.
Rated 10 Sep 2009
gringotavygringotavy
Rated 30 Dec 2006
90
87th
Hauntingly sad
Rated 30 Dec 2006
turinturin
Rated 07 Jan 2007
78
86th
You may see the seams, and it by no means aspires to the name of a work of art, but it sure hits the target. A great narration paired with skillfully chosen music and camerawork forms one of the most powerful and emphatic films I've seen. Be warned - it's also one of the most cynical.
Rated 07 Jan 2007
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 26 Jan 2007
84
85th
An intelligent look at the gun trade and for once, an issues movie that doesn't preach or lecture. Even Cage is on form.
Rated 26 Jan 2007
tftf-
Rated 08 Oct 2012
95
83rd
Spectacular movie. Wide range of locations (places Yuri travels to) makes it even more interesting. I like how it portraits different phases in Yuri's life and his development.
Rated 08 Oct 2012
leekennleekenn
Rated 30 Aug 2009
86
84th
This film is worth watching because of it's display of the complicated ways in which war can affect a persons closest relationships. It looks good, the acting is good and there are some great lines. It all adds up to be a truly great film.
Rated 30 Aug 2009
kakkikakki
Rated 11 Mar 2007
90
85th
Arms and Weapons, someone will sell and someone will buy.
Rated 11 Mar 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 20 Mar 2007
68
38th
Interesting movie profiling what it would be like to be an arms dealer. I have no idea if it's accurate or not but it was entertaining nonetheless.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
monstergearMonsterGear
Rated 22 Mar 2007
80
61st
Very interesting. Highly plausible, too, which made it more interesting.
Rated 22 Mar 2007
theaceoffiretheaceoffire
Rated 16 Mar 2012
100
84th
I loved the hell out of this movie.
Rated 16 Mar 2012
navnebularNavNebular
Rated 04 Mar 2010
75
79th
very pleasant surprise
Rated 04 Mar 2010
kitchen867kitchen867
Rated 25 Aug 2009
75
84th
The movie mirrors the main character's disconect from all but his thirst for success. The whole thing feels like a surreal dream. I like it.
Rated 25 Aug 2009
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 14 Jul 2007
3
45th
I think Nicolas Cage is a decent actor, but I can't stand a lot of the roles he gets cast in, and often it stumps the overall quality of the movie. This is the exact opposite. Cage plays a hugely charismatic anti-hero, driven by a very intelligent script and some of my favorite narration. At the expense, pretty much every single side character is uninteresting or largely detached. Apart from an interpol agent always on his trail, Cage's relationships with other people are at times just boring.
Rated 14 Jul 2007
absentisabsentis
Rated 29 Jul 2007
67
43rd
The opening shot ruins the film as it does feel that it doesn't live up to that scene. Still, interesting film that tries to make you think about the arms trade.
Rated 29 Jul 2007
needmoviesNeedMovies
Rated 03 May 2020
84
48th
opening sequence is devastating in a good way
Rated 03 May 2020
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 10 Mar 2012
84
88th
A really interesting movie. Niccol adds some nice touches and Cage does a wonderful job of portraying an arms dealer. His narration is pretty good and he carries the film well. The film also adds in some moral issues, but does so in a subtle and non-overpowering way.
Rated 10 Mar 2012
funkyastroFunkyAstro
Rated 01 Mar 2010
75
74th
I was actually surprised that I somewhat enjoyed this movie. Although it seemed kind of like I was watching a mash-up of Blow and Blood Diamond. The dialogue lacked creativity and I was completely aware of what was going to happen the entire time. Never the less, still not too shabby.
Rated 01 Mar 2010
dnatasha99dnatasha99
Rated 18 May 2009
94
58th
One of Nicholas Cages' top films
Rated 18 May 2009
neil_millerNeil Miller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
86th
Spectacular! Cage plays the lovable criminal who, even though he represents everything that we should hate, we root for in the end.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
semsensemsen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
62
19th
More or less torn between glorifying or condemning its subject matter, Lord of War is brought down by most of the lead's weak performances. Even so, some shots (particularly the opener) are executed with a sense of style.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bman12BMan12
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
78th
Not a real actiony movie, but an excellent violent drama.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
paxtonPaxton
Rated 03 Feb 2012
78
72nd
The gun powder bump is...scary.
Rated 03 Feb 2012
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 23 Feb 2010
65
42nd
Mediocre throughout but the underworld criminal story is kind of interesting. Unfortunately one piece of good acting by Cage does not a great film make.
Rated 23 Feb 2010
john_quixoteJohn Quixote
Rated 13 Jun 2010
79
42nd
I enjoyed this movie. Definitely one of the better Cage outings.
Rated 13 Jun 2010
jdmayJD_May
Rated 14 Aug 2007
74
51st
It honestly could have done more to make its point... Cage was really quite good, but it didn't live up to its potential.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
spitfireSpitfire
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
65th
I'm not a huge Cage fan. He comes across as good in some movies and horrible in others. Lord of War turned out to be a good movie. I wasn't sure what to expect when I rented it, but I was pleaseantly surprised with it's strong moral backdrop for a story. Another view on the headlines.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
baggerBagger
Rated 10 Oct 2012
55
23rd
For a movie this script-driven, I found it kinda surprising that noone noticed that the kid is the same age when the Berlin wall falls as he is right after 9/11.
Rated 10 Oct 2012
mistereeemistereee
Rated 26 Jun 2024
80
80th
Entertaining to those of us who like real-to-life crime stories. Well told story in a short amount of time.
Rated 26 Jun 2024
thedailynathanTheDailyNathan
Rated 30 Mar 2013
34
5th
Just an awful, atrocious film. Cardboard characters and a trope-ridden plot to begin with, and Nicholas Cage does an awful acting job on top of it.
Rated 30 Mar 2013
brokentoothBrokenTooth
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
66th
Really liked it. The humor was very welcome.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lrampartllrampartl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
76th
I probably would've put this into the 90s had Nicolas Cage's character not had such a Nicolas Cage personality.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
aksharanandaAksharananda
Rated 12 Nov 2017
89
56th
This movie is one that marks a notch for both Nicholas Cages and Jared Leto's 'genius' ratings. Thickening both of their masterpiece portfolios, this movie is definitely and interesting one. Across the board the 'equalizer tuning' is flatly tuned at a strong 85 of hundred decibel mark. Cinematic, intense and with strong personal performances this comes out at a possibly over-marked 89
Rated 12 Nov 2017
pepsi_manPepsi-Man
Rated 21 Jul 2009
2
39th
Great cast and a surprisingly down to earth performance from Cage. It's by no means an amazing movie but it's recommendable entertainment.
Rated 21 Jul 2009
tbwTBW
Rated 16 Sep 2014
20
3rd
Maybe this got better, but the first 30 minutes were more than I could take and I shut it off. Horribly voice over by cage, bad character, it didn't look good and I decided to cut my losses.
Rated 16 Sep 2014
tinkergirlTinkergirl
Rated 18 Aug 2007
61
52nd
Tale of a man doing terrible things, and the reasons behind it - it's a marvellous but not very happy look at the downfall of a man who cannot help but succeed.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
stflyst_fly
Rated 21 Aug 2007
65
60th
One of Mr Cage's better movies stars him as a ruthless arms dealer.
Rated 21 Aug 2007
lockstarlockstar
Rated 28 Oct 2017
70
42nd
File under "guilty pleasure."
Rated 28 Oct 2017
cameron326cameron326
Rated 11 May 2011
55
13th
Not bad. Decent performance by Cage, but the story's not all that engaging or believable.
Rated 11 May 2011
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 08 Apr 2013
74
72nd
Great opening scene, film is quite refreshing and explores some dark themes. Really liked the ending as well.
Rated 08 Apr 2013
rufusRufus
Rated 19 Jul 2009
85
42nd
One of the few movies, where Nicolas Cage is really, really good.
Rated 19 Jul 2009
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 18 Feb 2009
75
73rd
Cage definitely carried the film but I was a big fan of the Baptiste's as well. "Get me the Rambo gun".
Rated 18 Feb 2009
helfen419helfen419
Rated 20 Sep 2007
70
39th
All it is, is Blow with a happy ending.
Rated 20 Sep 2007
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 08 Oct 2007
50
36th
The script is great, talking about weapons smuggled and inhumanity of arms traders, but the story is long, they did the scenes fast and without depth, becoming just another simple common movie.
Rated 08 Oct 2007
filmbufffilmbuff
Rated 13 Oct 2007
40
18th
cage at is worst
Rated 13 Oct 2007
coheedCoheed
Rated 17 Apr 2011
30
5th
I do not see a lot of mainstream films with upfront messages which are of a great quality, and this is another one which does not succeed. Why did they not make a documentary instead?
Rated 17 Apr 2011
vnguyen442vnguyen442
Rated 29 Dec 2009
45
2nd
didnt find it entertaining
Rated 29 Dec 2009
dmguidrydmguidry
Rated 01 Jul 2009
75
68th
Cage and Leto are excellent as a pair of arms dealing brothers in this high intesity dramatic action film.
Rated 01 Jul 2009
achewoodACHEWOOD
Rated 14 Feb 2009
89
77th
good movie worth seeing once
Rated 14 Feb 2009
poorahPoorah
Rated 01 Jan 2008
85
57th
A cliche-ridden movie that still manages to be surprisingly affecting.
Rated 01 Jan 2008
gravymaximusGravyMaximus
Rated 10 Jan 2008
60
47th
It's to remind me to beware of the dog... in me.
Rated 10 Jan 2008
kazammkazamm
Rated 20 Jan 2008
89
84th
personal favorite.
Rated 20 Jan 2008
marc01marc01
Rated 11 Feb 2009
65
33rd
Very good.
Rated 11 Feb 2009
runningrunning
Rated 03 Jun 2008
90
80th
really underrated movie
Rated 03 Jun 2008
vreyVrey
Rated 09 Jun 2008
77
80th
it reminded me of blow, which is a good thing. that being said it's actually a pretty original plot.
Rated 09 Jun 2008
ocelotOcelot
Rated 22 Aug 2015
35
26th
Maybe the most cliche movie ever made. Starts with a voice-over, segues into For What It's Worth, follows it up with Ride of the Valkyries and climaxes with Hallelujah. Andrew Niccol is a complete hack, and I can only assume The Truman Show is 100% the work of Peter Weir.
Rated 22 Aug 2015
vinegarbobVinegarBob
Rated 30 Jan 2011
70
54th
The opening sequence is great. Can't remember too much about the rest of the movie tbh, but Cage is always worth a watch.
Rated 30 Jan 2011
andaghandagh
Rated 24 Jul 2010
57
18th
Last third of this movie = hopeless.
Rated 24 Jul 2010
balmungbalmung
Rated 19 May 2009
100
85th
awesome flick great ideas good plot
Rated 19 May 2009
pedro1309pedro1309
Rated 04 Jul 2008
99
99th
One of the best
Rated 04 Jul 2008
triffidtriffid
Rated 10 Jul 2008
88
77th
A slick, elegant and cynical film about a slick, elegant and cynical man. Even though it loses lot of its momentum in the last third, it is still excellenly made and does drive its point home perfectly. Edutainment at its best.
Rated 10 Jul 2008
justin052Justin052
Rated 22 Jul 2008
85
71st
Nicholas Cage delivers, yet again. Great suspense drama, and Cage's character is quite the master at the arms race.
Rated 22 Jul 2008
harmonicaHarmonica
Rated 22 Jul 2015
72
40th
Not a bad film at all. A fun ride, with some dynamic directing from Niccol. Solid performance from Cage.
Rated 22 Jul 2015
kingofjewkingofjew
Rated 26 Nov 2010
80
86th
A nice attempt at making the life of an international drug smuggler into a story for Hollywood. Good acting by Cage and Leto , with some fine set pieces and atmospheric music makes a good movie.
Rated 26 Nov 2010
sophiamoonsophiamoon
Rated 06 Dec 2009
100
96th
Bril
Rated 06 Dec 2009
woodoowoodoo
Rated 08 Aug 2014
65
16th
Incredibly dull faux-Scorcese about the incredibly interesting Victor Bout. Not really worth it for Cage fanatics either, probably his sleepiest performance.
Rated 08 Aug 2014
juicesticejuicestice
Rated 25 Dec 2008
75
43rd
Intriguing story, solid acting, all true.
Rated 25 Dec 2008
luthar15luthar15
Rated 27 Dec 2008
60
67th
thesleepwalkthesleepwalk
Rated 29 Dec 2008
55
36th
I like what this director does, but he never quite does it fully. This movie has some good things going for it, but it's a little too moralistic without any depth.
Rated 29 Dec 2008

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