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6.9

Civil War

R·2024·109m

War

Action

Drama

War

Action

Drama

Summary

In the near future, a group of war journalists attempt to survive while reporting the truth as the United States stands on the brink of civil war.

Cast

Kirsten Dunst

Lee

Wagner Moura

Joel

Cailee Spaeny

Jessie

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Sammy

Nelson Lee

Tony

Nick Offerman

President

Jefferson White

Dave

Evan Lai

Bohai

Vince Pisani

Concierge

Justin James Boykin

American Soldier (Middle East)

Jess Matney

Checkpoint Soldier

Greg Hill

Pete

Edmund Donovan

Eddie

Sonoya Mizuno

Anya

Tim James

Hanging Captive

Simeon Freeman

Commercial Soldier Mike

James Yaegashi

Commercial Corporal

Dean Grimes

Commerical Soldier #1

Alexa Mansour

Aid Worker Refugee Camp

Martha B. Knighton

Elderly Woman

Melissa Saint-Amand

Shop Assistant

Karl Glusman

Spotter

Jin Ha

Sniper

Jojo T. Gibbs

WF White House Sergeant

Jared Shaw

WF White House Assaulter #1

Justin Garza

WF White House Assaulter #2

Brian Philpot

WF White House Assaulter #3

Tywaun Tornes

WF White House Assaulter #4

Juani Feliz

Joy Butler

Jesse Plemons

Militia Soldier (uncredited)

Jeff Bosley

SFC Brown (uncredited)

Ryan Austin Bryant

WF Marine (uncredited)

Brent Moorer Gaskins

Injured Marine (uncredited)

Evan Holtzman

Secret Service Agent (uncredited)

Cora Maple Lindell

Dying Refugee (uncredited)

Temper Lavigne

Refugee (uncredited)

Miles Johnson

Brooklyn Protester (uncredited)

Kevin Kedgley

Western Forces Marine / Flag Detail (uncredited)

Timothy LaForce

Soldier (uncredited)

Randy S. Love

Soldier (uncredited)

Cody Marshall

Soldier (uncredited)

LePrix Robinson

Female Army Soldier (uncredited)

Easy Ian Radcliffe

Marine (uncredited)

Ernest 'Scooby' Rogers

Riot Police / Army Soldier (uncredited)

Daniel Patrick Shook

Guard Marine (uncredited)

Vinnie Varon

US Marine (uncredited)

Jaclyn White

War Journalist (uncredited)

Robert Tinsley

Marine (uncredited)

Joe Manuel Gallegos Jr.

Air Steward (uncredited)

Lauren Marie Gordon

Marine (uncredited)

Kevin Howell

Western Force Army Soldier (uncredited)

Anthony King-West

Camp Refugee (uncredited)

Ashley Lillig

Injured Rioter (uncredited)

Xavier Mills

American Medic (uncredited)

Juan Szilagyi

Marine (uncredited)

Adam Rivette

Reef 1 (uncredited)

Peter Nguyen

Marine (uncredited)

Crew

Director, Writer

Alex Garland

Reviews

msbreviews

April 11, 2024

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/civil-war-review-a-thought-provoking-dive-into-war-journalism-and-moral-complexity/

"Civil War attests to Alex Garland’s fascinating ability to create impactful narratives that provoke deep discussions, beyond his unwavering commitment to the themes and characters at hand, without falling into preachy stances.

A film that transcends political boundaries, focusing on war journalism, the moral dilemmas faced by those who risk their lives to tell stories that cannot be ignored, and the personal transformation necessary to carry out such an inhuman task. The character complexity and the chilling intensity of the cinematography and sound production contribute to a powerfully engaging, repeatedly shocking audiovisual experience.

It’s a tribute to a profession often forgotten, but equally a challenge for viewers to reflect on critical issues in contemporary society."

Rating: A-