War Story (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2014, War Story is a drama film directed by Mark Jackson, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Lee is a world-weary American woman who arrives in an Italian city. Her tangles with hotel staff, incessant smoking and her disregard of the persistently ringing telephone hint at her volatility brewing beneath the surface. Between fitful naps, she wanders the streets, snapping pictures of refugees as if her camera were both weapon and olive branch. Struggling to confront her demons, Lee resolves to help a beautiful young woman in need.
Who’s in it. War Story stars Catherine Keener as Lee, Hafsia Herzi as Hafsia, Ben Kingsley as Albert and Vincenzo Amato as Filippo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, War Story has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Sundance Now and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch War Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of War Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War Story (2014)?
- In US, War Story is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is War Story worth watching?
- War Story holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in War Story?
- War Story stars Catherine Keener, Hafsia Herzi, Ben Kingsley, Vincenzo Amato and Donatella Finocchiaro.
- When was War Story released?
- War Story was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.