---
title: "Shock and Awe"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shock-and-awe-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 476335
imdb_id: "tt5540992"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 209
content_rating: "R"
---

# Shock and Awe (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shock-and-awe-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Shock and Awe" (2017).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Title: Shock and Awe (2017).
Genre: History, Drama, and Thriller [1].
Director: Rob Reiner [2, 4].
Cast: Jessica Biel [4].
Synopsis: A group of journalists covering George Bush's planned invasion of Iraq in 2003 are skeptical of the president's claim that Saddam Hussein has "weapons of mass destruction" [1, 2].
Rating: R [1].
Run time: 1h 30m [1].
US Release Date: 07/13/2018 [1].
Note: Source [3] mentions a short film titled "Shock and Awe" by Chase Palmer, but the prompt asks for the film "Shock and Awe" (2017), which matches the TMDB and Letterboxd entries. I must be careful not to confl

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Plex, W4free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rob Reiner
- **Networks / Studios**: Castle Rock Entertainment, Savvy Media Holdings, Acacia Filmed Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Woody Harrelson** as *Jonathan Landay*
- **James Marsden** as *Warren Strobel*
- **Rob Reiner** as *John Walcott*
- **Tommy Lee Jones** as *Joe Galloway*
- **Jessica Biel** as *Lisa Mayr*
- **Milla Jovovich** as *Vlatka Landay*
- **Richard Schiff** as *The Usual*
- **Luke Tennie** as *Adam Green*
- **Terence Rosemore** as *Mr. Green*
- **Margo Moorer** as *Mrs. Green*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Shock and Awe online?
Shock and Awe is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Shock and Awe worth watching?
Shock and Awe holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 209 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging History, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Shock and Awe and when was it released?
Shock and Awe is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Shock and Awe?
Shock and Awe was directed by Rob Reiner.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shock and Awe — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/476335)
- [Shock and Awe (2017) directed by Rob Reiner • Reviews, film + cast](https://letterboxd.com/)
- [Chase Palmer](https://www.themoviedb.org/)
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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*