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The War Room

6.819931h 36mMovieDocumentaryHistory

A behind-the-scenes documentary about the Clinton for President campaign, focusing on the adventures of spin doctors James Carville and George Stephanopoulos.

DirectorsD. A. Pennebaker·Chris Hegedus
ProducersFrazer Pennebaker·R.J. Cutler

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by D. A. Pennebaker

JCJames Carville
James Carville
Self
GSGeorge Stephanopoulos
George Stephanopoulos
Self
HB
Heather Beckel
Self
PBPaul Begala
Paul Begala
Self
BB
Bob Boorstin
Self
BCBill Clinton
Bill Clinton
Self
HCHillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton
Self
CCChelsea Clinton
Chelsea Clinton
Self
AGAl Gore
Al Gore
Self
MMMary Matalin
Mary Matalin
Self
JBJerry Brown
Jerry Brown
Self
PTPaul Tsongas
Paul Tsongas
Self

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The War Room — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The War Room?

The War Room is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The War Room on Netflix?

No, The War Room is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is The War Room on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The War Room isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch The War Room for free?

The War Room is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.