Syriana (2005)
Movie 2h 8m ★ 6.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Dating from 2005, Syriana sits in the drama and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Stephen Gaghan. The cast includes Alexander Siddig, Jeffrey Wright and Kayvan Novak. The running time is 2h 8m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.4 out of 10.
63Tonight Score A balanced pick.
Synopsis
The Middle Eastern oil industry is the backdrop of this tense drama, which weaves together numerous story lines. Bennett Holiday is an American lawyer in charge of facilitating a dubious merger of oil companies, while Bryan Woodman, a Switzerland-based energy analyst, experiences both personal tragedy and opportunity during a visit with Arabian royalty. Meanwhile, veteran CIA agent Bob Barnes uncovers an assassination plot with unsettling origins.
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Cast & crew
- Stephen GaghanDirector
- Alexander Siddigas Prince Nasir Al-Subaai
- Jeffrey Wrightas Bennett Holiday
- Kayvan Novakas Arash
- Amanda Peetas Julie Woodman
- Chris Cooperas Jimmy Pope
- George Clooneyas Bob Barnes
- William Hurtas Stan
- Matt Damonas Bryan Woodman
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Questions about Syriana
- What genre is Syriana?
- Syriana is categorised as Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in Syriana?
- Alexander Siddig, Jeffrey Wright, Kayvan Novak, Amanda Peet, Chris Cooper appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Syriana?
- Stephen Gaghan directed Syriana.
- How long is Syriana?
- Syriana runs for 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- Is Syriana worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Syriana?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
