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Words of War

6.720251h 57mMovieDramaThriller

World-renowned journalist and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya went from being a local print journalist to braving the Chechen killing fields and exposing Russian state corruption under Vladimir Putin. She refused to give up…

DirectorJames Strong
WriterEric Poppen
ProducersDean Altit·Paul Brennan

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Not available in India
Streaming in 54 other countries

Words of War isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria and 50 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by James Strong

MPMaxine Peake
Maxine Peake
Anna Politkovskaya
CHCiarán Hinds
Ciarán Hinds
Dmitry Muratov
JIJason Isaacs
Jason Isaacs
Sacha
NBNaomi Battrick
Naomi Battrick
Vera Politkovskaya
HLHarry Lawtey
Harry Lawtey
Ilya
EBEllie Bamber
Ellie Bamber
Elena
BMBen Miles
Ben Miles
Yuri Schekochikhin
IHIan Hart
Ian Hart
Lt. Col. Egorov
OMOliver Maltman
Oliver Maltman
Nestor
ASAgni Scott
Agni Scott
Natalya Estemirova
SSSophie Simnett
Sophie Simnett
Nina
FEFady Elsayed
Fady Elsayed
Anzor

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Words of War — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Words of War?

Words of War isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in United Arab Emirates, Argentina and Austria and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Words of War on Netflix?

No, Words of War is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Words of War on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Words of War isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch Words of War for free?

Words of War isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.