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The War Room

6.819931h 36mPGMovieDocumentaryHistory

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

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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

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The War Room is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The War Room on Netflix?

No, The War Room is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Criterion Channel.

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