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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Lord of War earned $72.6M worldwide on a $50.0M budget — a 45% return on investment.
Year context
Lord of War was released 21 years ago in 2005.
CAST (20)
Nicolas Cage
Yuri Orlov
Bridget Moynahan
Ava Fontaine Orlov
Jared Leto
Vitaly Orlov
Ethan Hawke
Jack Valentine
Eamonn Walker
Andre Baptiste Sr.
Ian Holm
Simeon Weisz
Sammi Rotibi
Andre Baptiste Jr.
Tanit Phoenix
Candy
Shake Tukhmanyan
Irina Orlov
Jared Burke
Ukrainian Mobster
David Shumbris
Ukrainian Mobster
Weston Cage
Vladimir
Jeremy Crutchley
Arms Fair Salesman
Jean-Pierre Nshanian
Anatoly Orlov
EU
Eric Uys
Ukrainian Mobster
SM
Stewart Morgan
Ukrainian Mobster
JL
Jasper Lenz
Gregor
KM
Kobus Marx
Boris
SD
Stephan De Abreu
Liev
SG
Stephen Gregor
Eli Kurtzman
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
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (5,184 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$50,000,000
Box Office
$72,600,000
Profit
+$22,600,000
IMDB
Trailer
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.
GENRES (3)
Crime
Drama
Thriller
KEYWORDS (14)
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civil war
dictator
cold war
drug addiction
cocaine
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arms dealer
based on true story
interpol
prostitution
liberia
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