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Civil War

Civil War

War · Action · Drama · 2024

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.

Movie details

Civil War

“Welcome to the frontline.”

2024 War · Action · Drama 1h 49m

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TMDB

6.8 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Civil War?

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Names above the title

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Directed by

Alex Garland

Written by

Alex Garland

Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst

Lee

Wagner Moura

Wagner Moura

Joel

Cailee Spaeny

Cailee Spaeny

Jessie

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Sammy

Nelson Lee

Nelson Lee

Tony

Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman

President

Jefferson White

Jefferson White

Dave

Court is in session

Put Civil War on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.