Body of Lies

2008, Drama/Mystery & thriller, 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:

Drama, Mystery & thriller, Action
Original Language:

English
Director:

Ridley Scott
Producer:

Ridley Scott, Donald De Line
Writer:

William Monahan
Release Date (Theaters):

Oct 10, 2008 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Feb 17, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA):

$39.4M
Runtime:

2h 8m
Distributor:

Warner Bros.

Cast & Crew

Leonardo DiCaprio
Roger Ferris

Russell Crowe
Ed Hoffman

Mark Strong
Hani

Golshifteh Farahani
Aisha

Oscar Isaac
Bassam

Ali Suliman
Omar Sadiki

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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.

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