Blood Diamond (2006)
A gripping thriller set in war-torn Sierra Leone, where survival, sacrifice, and the true cost of diamonds collide.
Blood Diamond - Movie Information
- Original Title: Blood Diamond
- Release Year: 2006
- Directed by: Edward Zwick
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, Action
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 23m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
- Release Date (Theatrical): December 8, 2006 (Canada), December 8, 2006 (United States - R), January 26, 2007 (United Kingdom - 15), January 25, 2007 (Germany - 16), January 31, 2007 (France - 12), June 25, 2007 (India), January 4, 2007 (Australia - MA 15+), January 5, 2007 (Brazil - 16), February 9, 2007 (Mexico - C), January 26, 2007 (Italy - VM14), February 9, 2007 (Spain - 18), January 11, 2007 (South Korea - 19)
- Alternative Titles: Krwawy diament (PL), 血腥钻石 (CN), Kanlı Elmas (TR), Кривавий дiамант (UA), Diamante de Sangue (BR), 血鑽石 (TW), Diamantes de Sangre (SV), Kruvinas deimantas (LT)
- Production Companies: Virtual Studios, Spring Creek Pictures, Bedford Falls Productions, Initial Entertainment Group, Lonely Film Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures, Liberty Pictures
- Production Countries: Germany, United States of America
Blood Diamond - Plot
An ex-mercenary turned smuggler. A Mende fisherman. Amid the explosive civil war overtaking 1999 Sierra Leone, these men join for two desperate missions: recovering a rare pink diamond of immense value and rescuing the fisherman's son, conscripted as a child soldier into the brutal rebel forces ripping a swath of torture and bloodshed countrywide.
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Blood Diamond - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Edward Zwick
Main Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Djimon Hounsou
- Jennifer Connelly
- Kagiso Kuypers
- Arnold Vosloo
- Antony Coleman
- Benu Mabhena
- Anointing Lukola
- David Harewood
- Basil Wallace
Writers
- C. Gaby Mitchell
- Charles Leavitt
Producers
- Edward Zwick
- Genevieve Hofmeyr
- Darrell James Roodt
- Paula Weinstein
- Josh Gummersall
Blood Diamond - FAQs
Is Blood Diamond based on a true story?
Blood Diamond isn't based on one specific true story, but it's deeply rooted in real events. The film draws on the actual conflict diamond trade that fueled Sierra Leone's brutal civil war in the late 1990s, the widespread use of child soldiers by the RUF rebel group, and international campaigns that led to the Kimberley Process certification scheme.
Who are the main actors in Blood Diamond?
Leonardo DiCaprio leads the cast as Danny Archer, a Rhodesian mercenary-turned-smuggler, alongside Djimon Hounsou as Solomon Vandy, the fisherman desperately searching for his son. Jennifer Connelly plays Maddy Bowen, an American journalist. Kagiso Kuypers portrays Dia Vandy, Solomon's son who is conscripted as a child soldier.
What is the ending of Blood Diamond explained?
In the film's climax, Danny Archer is fatally wounded but ensures Solomon and Dia escape with the pink diamond. He dies alone on a hillside in Sierra Leone, finally at peace. Solomon later sells the diamond and uses the proceeds to reunite his family and testify at a Kimberley conference about conflict diamonds, giving Archer's sacrifice lasting meaning.
What is Blood Diamond about?
Set during Sierra Leone's devastating 1999 civil war, Blood Diamond follows a cynical smuggler and a desperate fisherman who form an uneasy alliance. Their goals: recover an extraordinarily rare pink diamond and rescue the fisherman's son from the RUF rebels who turned him into a child soldier. A journalist's pursuit of the truth ties their fates together.
Where can I stream Blood Diamond?
You can stream Blood Diamond on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
Did Leonardo DiCaprio win an Oscar for Blood Diamond?
Leonardo DiCaprio earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role as Danny Archer in Blood Diamond — one of two simultaneous Oscar nominations he received that year, alongside The Departed. While he didn't win that night, the performance is widely regarded as one of his finest, showcasing his range with a convincing Rhodesian accent and emotional depth.
What age rating does Blood Diamond have?
Blood Diamond is rated R in the United States, reflecting its intense and unflinching depiction of war violence, including scenes involving child soldiers, torture, and armed conflict. It's not suitable for younger viewers. International ratings vary: 15 in the UK, 16 in Germany, 18 in Spain, and MA 15+ in Australia.
How long is Blood Diamond?
Blood Diamond runs for 143 minutes — just under two and a half hours. Director Edward Zwick uses that runtime to weave together the film's action sequences, political commentary on the conflict diamond trade, and the deeply personal stories of its central characters, making for a rich and immersive viewing experience.
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