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Movie poster: Syriana (2005)
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Syriana

2005 · 128 min Drama Thriller
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

The Middle Eastern oil industry is the backdrop of this tense drama, which weaves together numerous story lines. Bennett Holiday is an American lawyer in charge of facilitating a dubious merger of oil companies, while Bryan Woodman, a Switzerland-based energy analyst, experiences both personal tragedy and opportunity during a visit with Arabian royalty. Meanwhile, veteran CIA agent Bob Barnes uncovers an assassination plot with unsettling origins.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2005
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Thriller
Director Stephen Gaghan
Runtime 128 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (1470 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Stephen Gaghan

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

George Clooney

George Clooney

Bob Barnes

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

Bryan Woodman

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Bennett Holiday

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper

Jimmy Pope

Amanda Peet

Amanda Peet

Julie Woodman

William Hurt

William Hurt

Stan

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Dean Whiting

Alexander Siddig

Alexander Siddig

Prince Nasir Al-Subaai

Kayvan Novak

Kayvan Novak

Arash

Amr Waked

Amr Waked

Mohammed Sheik Agiza

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