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Where to watch Charlie Wilson's War (2007) tonight

Charlie Wilson's War (2007) runs 1 h 42 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.5 from 1,742 TMDB members. A Texas congressman sets a series of events in motion when he conspires with a CIA operative to aid Afghan mujahideen rebels fighting the Soviets.

Runtime
1 h 42 min — ends 9:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Comedy, Drama, History
Released
December 19, 2007
TMDB rating
6.5 / 10 from 1,742 votes
Director
Mike Nichols
Starring
Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is Charlie Wilson's War?
Charlie Wilson's War is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Charlie Wilson's War rated?
Charlie Wilson's War is rated R in the US.
Is Charlie Wilson's War a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Charlie Wilson's War?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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