---
title: "War, Inc."
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/war-inc-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13191
imdb_id: "tt0884224"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 106
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 306
content_rating: "R"
---

# War, Inc. (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/war-inc-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

War, Inc. is a 2008 American political action comedy film directed by Joshua Seftel. The film features John Cusack and Hilary Duff, with Cusack also serving as a co-writer and producer. The story is set in the future within the desert country of Turaqistan, which experiences civil unrest after being taken over by a private corporation called Tamerlane. This corporation is owned by a former Vice President of the United States. The plot follows Brand Hauser, a hitman who manages his emotions by consuming hot sauce. Hauser is hired by the head of Tamerlane to assassinate the CEO of a competing organization. The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-six minutes and is categorized as an action, adventure, comedy, and thriller. It was released in the United States on April 28, 2008, and carries an R rating. Critical reception noted that the production and script displayed a self-aware quality, with the cast and writers appearing to acknowledge the cleverness of the material throughout the film.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel | The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Rakuten TV, Tubi TV | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Crave | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Joshua Seftel
- **Networks / Studios**: New Crime Productions, Millennium Media, Nu Image Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Cusack** as *Brand Hauser*
- **Hilary Duff** as *Yonica Babyyeah*
- **Marisa Tomei** as *Natalie Hegalhuzen*
- **Joan Cusack** as *Marsha Dillon*
- **Dan Aykroyd** as *Mr. Vice President*
- **Sergej Trifunović** as *Ooq-Mi-Fay Taqnufmini*
- **Ned Bellamy** as *Ooq-Yu-Fay Taqnufmini / Zubleh*
- **John McLaughlin** as *Himself*
- **Montel Williams** as *GuideStar Voice (voice)*
- **Ben Kingsley** as *Walken / The Viceroy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch War, Inc. online?
War, Inc. is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is War, Inc. worth watching?
War, Inc. holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 306 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Adventure for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie War, Inc. and when was it released?
War, Inc. is a feature film with a runtime of 106 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed War, Inc.?
War, Inc. was directed by Joshua Seftel.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [War, Inc. — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13191)
- [War, Inc. (2008) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0884224/fullcredits/)
- [War, Inc. - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War,_Inc.)
- [War, Inc. (2008) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13191-war-inc/cast)
- [War, Inc. (2008) Movie Review from Eye for Film](http://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/war-inc-film-review-by-amber-wilkinson)
- [War, Inc. (2008) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/war-inc/credits)

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