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Why We Fight

7.520051h 38mPG-13MovieDocumentaryHistory

Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Jarecki's shrewd and intelligent polemic would seem to give an affirmative answer to each of these questions.

DirectorEugene Jarecki

WriterEugene Jarecki

ProducersAlessandra Meyer·Susannah Shipman

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Artiflix

The Roku Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Eugene Jarecki

Chalmers Johnson

Self - CIA, 1967-1973

Joseph Cirincione

Self - Carnegie Endowment for Peace

Gore Vidal

Self - Author, "Imperial America"

Charles Lewis

Self - Center for Public Integrity

Richard Perle

Self - Advisor, U.S. Dept. of Defense

William Kristol

Self - Project for the New American Century

John McCain

Self - Senator (R/AZ)

Ken Adelman

Self

John Ashcroft

Self (archive footage)

Osama bin Laden

Self (archive footage)

George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

George H. W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

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Why We Fight — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Why We Fight?

Why We Fight is streaming on Artiflix and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Why We Fight on Netflix?

No, Why We Fight is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Artiflix and The Roku Channel.

Is Why We Fight on Amazon Prime Video?

Why We Fight isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Why We Fight for free?

Why We Fight is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel in United States.

Is Why We Fight based on a true story?

Yes — Why We Fight is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).