IMDb 6.7 2018 HD

A Private War

A Private War

2018
Drama War
106 min R USA
6.784 / 10
6.7 IMDB

One of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Matthew Heineman / Mariana Hellmund / Holly Johnson
Starring
Rosamund Pike / Jamie Dornan / Tom Hollander / Stanley Tucci / Corey Johnson / Greg Wise / Faye Marsay / Nikki Amuka-Bird

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

fearless harrowing compelling intense tribute emotional courageous impactful realistic thought-provoking raw

Reviews

G
Genevieve Dubois
Apr 12, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

With 'A Private War', we are offered an unflinching look at the life of Marie Colvin, a journalist who risked everything to bring the truth to light. Rosamund Pike delivers a performance of remarkable depth, embodying Colvin's courage…

C
Caleb Thorne
Apr 12, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

While 'A Private War' aims to illuminate the life of war correspondent Marie Colvin, it doesn't quite achieve the profound impact it strives for. Rosamund Pike is commendable in her portrayal of a woman driven by an insatiable…

B
Beatrice Holloway
Apr 12, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a film that demands attention. 'A Private War' is a searing tribute to Marie Colvin, brought to life by a powerhouse performance from Rosamund Pike. The film doesn't shy away from the brutal realities faced by…

A
Arthur Pendelton
Apr 12, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'A Private War' offers a compelling, if at times somber, portrait of war correspondent Marie Colvin. Rosamund Pike anchors the film with a performance that captures Colvin’s fierce, almost reckless, drive to report from the frontlines. The film…

E
Eleanor Vance
Apr 12, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Rosamund Pike is utterly commanding as Marie Colvin in 'A Private War', a film that bravely confronts the human cost of bearing witness. The narrative unflinchingly plunges us into the chaotic heart of global conflicts, yet never loses…

FAQs

The film features a strong ensemble cast. Rosamund Pike leads as the central figure, Marie Colvin. She is joined by Jamie Dornan, Tom Hollander, Stanley Tucci, and Corey Johnson, who all contribute to the narrative's exploration of the world of conflict reporting and its human impact.