Shock and Awe (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2018, Shock and Awe is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Rob Reiner, running about 90 minutes. “The truth matters!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of journalists covering George Bush's planned invasion of Iraq in 2003 are skeptical of the presidents claim that Saddam Hussein has "weapons of mass destruction."
Who’s in it. Shock and Awe stars James Marsden as Warren Strobel, Woody Harrelson as Jonathan Landay, Rob Reiner as John Walcott and Jessica Biel as Lisa Mayr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Shock and Awe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Shock and Awe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shock and Awe tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shock and Awe (2018)?
- In US, Shock and Awe is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Shock and Awe worth watching?
- Shock and Awe holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shock and Awe?
- Shock and Awe stars James Marsden, Woody Harrelson, Rob Reiner, Jessica Biel and Milla Jovovich.
- When was Shock and Awe released?
- Shock and Awe was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.