Body of Lies
2008 · Movie · R · 128 min · ★ 6.6 · 56% critics
A CIA operative tracks the mastermind behind a wave of terrorist attacks while constantly adapting to changing situations on the ground. Kept in sync by an “eye in the sky,” the operation forces high-stakes choices where even necessary trust can carry real danger.
Based on Body of Lies
Also known as House of Lies · Chatter · Penetration
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Details
- Years
- 2008
- Release date
- 2008-10-09
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 128 min
- Critic score
- 56/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (3,325 votes)
About
If you like gritty political espionage like Spy Game or Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, you may enjoy this, but Not for you if you want an uplifting, easy-to-follow story with fully consistent momentum.
Pros: tense spy thriller; strong performances; dark, gritty tone | Cons: uneven pacing; hard to follow; formulaic elements
Themes
- dying and death
- journalist
- based on novel or book
- spy
- falsely accused
- jordan
- dubai
- intelligence agency
- beating
- terrorism
- secrecy
Cast & crew
Leonardo DiCaprio
as Roger Ferris
Russell Crowe
as Ed Hoffman
Golshifteh Farahani
as Aisha
Mark Strong
as Hani
Ali Suliman
as Omar Sadiki
Oscar Isaac
as Bassam
Simon McBurney
as Garland
Lubna Azabal
as Aisha's Sister Cala
Michael Stuhlbarg
as Ferris' Attorney
Mehdi Nebbou
as Nizar
Directed by Ridley Scott