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A War Story

20181h 30mMovieDramaDocumentary

In 1997, Osama bin Laden declared war on the USA and Pulitzer Prize winning CNN correspondent Peter Arnett embarked on a mission to locate and interview him. A War Story follows the dramatic events leading up to the interview and the Kiwi…

DirectorJohn Laing
WriterDean Parker

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Cast · Directed by John Laing

JLJohn Leigh
John Leigh
Peter Arnett
TCTim Carlsen
Tim Carlsen
Bergen
GKGeorge Kanaan
George Kanaan
Osama bin Laden
CHChye-Ling Huang
Chye-Ling Huang
Elsa Arnett
IIIshak Issa
Ishak Issa
Bari

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A War Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A War Story?

A War Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A War Story on Netflix?

No, A War Story is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is A War Story on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — A War Story is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch A War Story for free?

A War Story is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.