Movie

A Private War

“The most powerful weapon is the truth.”

★ 6.8(557)20181h 46m

A Private War is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo and YouTube. Availability checked 16 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Matthew Heineman
Release date: 2018-11-16
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: Italian
Box office: $3,944,165
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Kamala Films

A Private War — trailer

About A Private War

A Private War is a 2018 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Matthew Heineman, starring Rosamund Pike, Jamie Dornan and Tom Hollander. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 557 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Private War in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

One of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless.

Cast

Rosamund Pike

Marie Colvin

Jamie Dornan

Paul Conroy

Tom Hollander

Sean Ryan

Stanley Tucci

Tony Shaw

Corey Johnson

Norm Coburn

Greg Wise

Professor David Irens

Faye Marsay

Kate Richardson

Nikki Amuka-Bird

Rita Williams

Alexandra Moen

Zoe

Raad Rawi

Gaddafi

Hilton McRae

Adam Watkins

Jérémie Laheurte

Remi Ochlik

Themes & keywords

journalistpalestinian-israeli conflictwar correspondentbiographysyriabased on magazine, newspaper or article

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Private War in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream A Private War on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo and YouTube.

Is A Private War on Netflix?+

Yes — A Private War is available to stream on Netflix in Canada.

How long is A Private War?+

A Private War has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in A Private War?+

A Private War stars Rosamund Pike, Jamie Dornan, Tom Hollander, Stanley Tucci and Corey Johnson.

When did A Private War come out?+

A Private War is a 2018 movie directed by Matthew Heineman.

What genre is A Private War?+

A Private War is Drama and War film.

Who directed A Private War?+

A Private War was directed by Matthew Heineman.