War (2007)
Jet Li and Jason Statham collide in this hard-hitting action thriller where revenge, identity, and gang warfare converge in a deadly showdown.
War - Movie Information
- Original Title: War
- Release Year: 2007
- Directed by: Philip G. Atwell
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 43m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 24, 2007 (Germany - 18), August 24, 2007 (United States - R), September 28, 2007 (United Kingdom - 18), September 5, 2007 (France - 12), September 14, 2007 (Australia - MA 15+), July 18, 2008 (Italy), October 5, 2007 (Spain - 18)
- Alternative Titles: 致命对决 (CN), Rogue - Il solitario (IT), Boj (CZ), El asesino (AR), Rogue, o Assassino (BR), Guerra (PT), Война (RU), Bandaháború (HU)
- Production Companies: Lionsgate, Mosaic Media Group, Fierce Entertainment, Current Entertainment, Rogue Films
- Production Countries: United States of America, Canada
War - Plot
FBI agent Jack Crawford is out for revenge when his partner is killed and all clues point to the mysterious assassin Rogue. But when Rogue turns up years later to take care of some unfinished business, he triggers a violent clash of rival gangs. Will the truth come out before it's too late? And when the dust settles, who will remain standing?
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Vengeance is the ultimate weapon.
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War - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Philip G. Atwell
Main Cast
- Jet Li
- Jason Statham
- John Lone
- Ryo Ishibashi
- Devon Aoki
- Mark Cheng Ho-Nam
- Luis Guzmán
- Saul Rubinek
- Nadine Velazquez
- Kenneth Choi
Writers
- Lee Anthony Smith
- Gregory J. Bradley
Producers
- Steven Chasman
- Jim Thompson
- Christopher Petzel
War - FAQs
What is War (2007) about?
War follows FBI agent Jack Crawford, consumed by revenge after his partner is killed and all signs point to a shadowy assassin known as Rogue. When Rogue resurfaces years later, he sets off a brutal war between rival Yakuza and Triad gangs, forcing Crawford into a deadly game of cat and mouse with a shocking twist at the end.
What is the twist ending of War (2007)?
In a major reveal, the man Crawford has been hunting as Rogue is actually his former partner Tom Lone, who faked his death and assumed Rogue's identity to infiltrate the criminal underworld and exact his own revenge. It reframes the entire film and catches most viewers completely off guard.
Where can you stream War (2007) online?
War (2007) is available to stream free on Plex and Fawesome, or with ads on The Roku Channel. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Amazon Prime Video subscribers can watch it as part of their membership.
Who stars in War alongside Jet Li?
Jason Statham co-leads the film as FBI agent Jack Crawford, making this one of the rare action movies to pair two major martial arts and action stars head-to-head. The supporting cast includes John Lone, Devon Aoki, Ryo Ishibashi, Luis Guzmán, and Sung Kang.
Is War (2007) worth watching for action fans?
If you're drawn in by the Jet Li and Jason Statham pairing, War delivers solid action sequences and a genuinely surprising twist ending. Critics were mixed, but audiences who enjoy hard-edged crime thrillers with martial arts flair tend to find it an entertaining, if straightforward, ride.
Who directed War (2007)?
War was directed by Philip G. Atwell, a music video veteran known for his work with Eminem and 50 Cent. This was his feature film directorial debut. The film's cinematography was handled by Pierre Morel, who would go on to direct Taken just a year later.
Did War (2007) perform well at the box office?
War had a modest theatrical run, earning around $40.5 million worldwide against a $25 million production budget. It opened at number two in the US on its opening weekend. While not a blockbuster, it turned a profit and found a larger audience through home video and cable.
Is War (2007) known by any other titles?
Yes, the film was released under several alternative titles internationally. In Italy it was called Rogue - Il solitario, in Argentina El asesino, and in Brazil Rogue, o Assassino. It was also released simply as Rogue in some markets, which better reflects the film's central mysterious character.
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