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Words of War

6.820251h 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·David Banks

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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

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Words of War is streaming on Plex, Plex Channel and Tubi TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Words of War on Netflix?

No, Words of War is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Plex and Plex Channel.

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Words of War 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 Words of War for free?

Words of War is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex and Plex Channel in United States.