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CRIME . 2005 . 2h 2m . English . 7.3/10

Lord of War_

"Where there's a will, there's a weapon."

Yuri Orlov is a globetrotting arms dealer and, through some of the deadliest war zones, he struggles to stay one step ahead of a relentless Interpol agent, his business rivals and even some of his customers who include many of the world's most notorious dictators. Finally, he must also face his own conscience.

Director Andrew Niccol
Starring Nicolas Cage, Bridget Moynahan, Jared Leto
Box Office $72.6M
7.3/10
Rating
$72.6M
Box Office
2h 2m
Runtime
2005
Year
BREAK EVEN
+45% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Where there's a will, there's a weapon.

Yuri Orlov is a globetrotting arms dealer and, through some of the deadliest war zones, he struggles to stay one step ahead of a relentless Interpol agent, his business rivals and even some of his customers who include many of the world's most notorious dictators. Finally, he must also face his own conscience.

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Box office
Lord of War earned $72.6M worldwide on a $50.0M budget — a 45% return on investment.
Director
Lord of War was directed by Andrew Niccol.
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Cast
Nicolas Cage stars as Yuri Orlov in Lord of War.
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Year context
Lord of War was released 21 years ago in 2005.

CAST (20)

CREW

Director
Writer

BOX OFFICE

$50.0M
Budget
$72.6M
Revenue
+45%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict

STUDIOS (1)

Saturn Films

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
122 min (2h 2m)
Language
English
Rating
7.3/10 (5,184 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$50,000,000
Box Office
$72,600,000
Profit
+$22,600,000
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Lord of War about?
Yuri Orlov is a globetrotting arms dealer and, through some of the deadliest war zones, he struggles to stay one step ahead of a relentless Interpol agent, his business rivals and even some of his customers who include many of the world's most notorious dictators. Finally, he must also face his own conscience.
How long is Lord of War?
Lord of War has a runtime of 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Who directed Lord of War?
Lord of War was directed by Andrew Niccol.
Who stars in Lord of War?
The cast of Lord of War includes Nicolas Cage, Bridget Moynahan, Jared Leto, Ethan Hawke, Eamonn Walker.
How much did Lord of War make at the box office?
Lord of War earned $72,600,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $50,000,000.
What is the rating of Lord of War?
Lord of War has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 5,184 votes on TMDB.

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Crime Drama Thriller

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