Body of Lies

2008, Mystery & thriller/Action, 2h 8m

216 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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Body of Lies relies on the performances of Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio to elevate it beyond the conventional espionage thriller. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

CIA agent Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio) hatches a bold but dangerous plan to capture terrorist Al-Saleem. With the help of Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe) who is a master of subterfuge, Ferris creates a fake terrorist organization to prompt Al-Saleem out of hiding. At the same time, Ferris must keep his plan secret from Hani (Mark Strong), the head of Jordanian intelligence, because Ferris will lose his own life if Hani finds out.
  • Rating:
    R (Strong Violence|Language Throughout|Torture)
  • Genre:
    Mystery & thriller, Action, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Ridley Scott
  • Producer:
    Ridley Scott, Donald De Line
  • Writer:
    William Monahan
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $39.4M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Warner Bros.
  • Production Co:
    Scott Free Productions, De Line Pictures

Cast & Crew

Leonardo DiCaprio
Roger Ferris
Russell Crowe
Ed Hoffman
Mark Strong
Hani
Golshifteh Farahani
Aisha
Oscar Isaac
Bassam
Ali Suliman
Omar Sadiki
Alon Aboutboul
Al-Saleem
Vince Colosimo
Skip
Simon McBurney
Garland
Mehdi Nebbou
Nizar
Michael Gaston
Holiday
Kais Nashif
Mustafa Karami
Jameel Khoury
Marwan
Ridley Scott
Director
William Monahan
Screenwriter
Ridley Scott
Producer
Donald De Line
Producer
Michael Costigan
Executive Producer
Charles J.D. Schlissel
Executive Producer
Marc Streitenfeld
Original Music
Alexander Witt
Cinematographer
Pietro Scalia
Film Editor
Arthur Max
Production Design
Avy Kaufman
Casting
Jina Jay
Casting
Janty Yates
Costume Designer
Marco Trentini
Supervising Art Direction
Sonja Klaus
Set Decoration
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Critic Reviews for Body of Lies

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Audience Reviews for Body of Lies

  • Jan 19, 2013
    There's nothing wrong with this standard thriller about a CIA operative in the Middle East going after secret terrorist leaders, it just doesn't stand out is all. There's a standard romance, standard machinations, standard twist at the end. Eh.
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
  • Feb 12, 2012
    One of Ridley Scott's most underrated movies.
    Liam G Super Reviewer
  • Jan 24, 2012
    I don't know what to say. It's a good movie. But I just feel I have no personal interest in the story. It's well done and all...so...good for them. And let's remember everybody...This is Lenny D's big 10-0
    Martin S Super Reviewer
  • Dec 02, 2011
    I disagree with other people, this movie had action, a great screenplay, and great performances. The concept wasnt really original, but Ridley Scott just makes it work. I really enjoyed this movie.
    Bradley W Super Reviewer
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