Charlie Wilson's War (2007) movie poster

Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

"A stiff drink. A little mascara. A lot of nerve. Who said they couldn't bring down the Soviet empire."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 73%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 74% (RT: 82%, MC: 67) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 42m
Country
Germany, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (1,616 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
82%
Metacritic
67
Cast
Tom Hanks as Charlie Wilson
Julia Roberts as Joanne Herring
Philip Seymour Hoffman as Gust Avrakotos
Amy Adams as Bonnie Bach
Emily Blunt as Jane Liddle
Om Puri as President Zia
Shiri Appleby as Jailbait - Charlie's Angels
Rachel Nichols as Suzanne - Charlie's Angels
Most people think so. 73% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,616 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 74%.
Overview
A Texas congressman sets a series of events in motion when he conspires with a CIA operative to aid Afghan mujahideen rebels fighting the Soviets. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Tom Hanks spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The initial cut of Charlie Wilson's War was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Charlie Wilson's War is a 2007 comedy, drama, history film directed by Mike Nichols. A Texas congressman sets a series of events in motion when he conspires with a CIA operative to aid Afghan mujahideen rebels fighting the Soviets. The film has been rated by 1,616 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Charlie Wilson's War delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Charlie Wilson's War (2007) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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