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Synopsis
A group of journalists attempt to stay alive and cover the outbreak of a second civil war in the United States
In a not so distant future, all out war has broken out in the United States of America, with 19 states already seceding from the union and the country divided into a so-called Western Force in Texas and California and the rest of the US. Meanwhile, a group of journalists try and keep the population informed at great personal risk.
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What is Civil War about?
Civil War is a war drama produced by DNA Films for A24. The film follows the fictional story of a group of journalists who are attempting to survive and cover the outbreak of a civil war in the United States. Civil War is written and directed by Alex Garland, who is known for his previous films Ex Machina, Annihilation, and Men. The cinematography is done by Rob Hardy, who previously worked with Garland on Ex Machina and Annihilation.
Who stars in Civil War?
Civil War features an all-star cast, including Kirsten Dunst (The Power of the Dog, Fargo), Jesse Plemons (Fargo, Killers of the Flower Moon), Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla, Mare of Easttown), Wagner Moura (Narcos), and Stephen McKinley Henderson (, Fences). Other cast members include Nick Offerman as the American president, Karl Glusman, Sonoya Mizuno, and Jonica T Gibbs.
What are the sides in the Civil War film?
There are several different factions involved in the fictional civil war. One of the most powerful is the alliance between California and Texas called the Western Forces (WF), and the other is the Florida Alliance (FA). The other factions involved are the Loyalist States and the New People’s Army.
Why is Civil War rated R?
Civil War was given an R rating by the American Motion Picture Association due to “strong, violent content, bloody/disturbing images and language throughout”. An R rating in the US means that viewers under 17 must be accompanied by an adult if they wish to see the film in cinemas.
Production News
- January 21, 2022
- A24 first announce that they are partnering with Alex Garland to make a film called Civil War, which he will write and direct. The film is set to star Kirsten Dunst,, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and Cailee Spaeny. (Source: Deadline)
- December 13, 2023
- A24 release the first trailer for Civil War, showing a tense outbreak of war in the United States in which the government conducts airstrikes on its own citizens, and journalists are killed in the capital city. The film will be released in cinemas on April 26, 2024. (Source: Deadline)
- December 28, 2023
- Variety report that Civil War's official runtime is 109 minutes, debunking previous rumours that it would last for over 3 hours. (Source: Variety)
- January 18, 2024
- A24 change Civil War's release date to April 12, 2024. The film was originally scheduled to be released a couple of weeks later. (Source: Deadline)
- February 20, 2024
- A new trailer for Civil War is released, revealing more sides to the conflict and showing the bombing of the Lincoln Memorial. (Source: YouTube)
- April 10, 2024
- Ahead of the film's imminent release, A24 release a final trailer. The trailer features some choice narrated reviews from top publications praising the film. (Source: The Playlist)
- April 12, 2024
- Civil War premieres in cinemas in the UK.
Rating
7.2
Genres
Action & Adventure, Mystery & Thriller, Drama, War & Military
Runtime
1h 49min
Age rating
15
Production country
United States, Finland, United Kingdom
Director
Alex Garland
Cast
Kirsten Dunst
Lee
Wagner Moura
Joel
Cailee Spaeny
Jessie
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Sammy
Nelson Lee
Tony
Nick Offerman
President
Jefferson White
Dave
Evan Lai
Bohai
Vince Pisani
Concierge
Justin James Boykin
American Soldier (Middle East)
Jess Matney
Checkpoint Soldier
Greg Hill
Pete
Edmund Donovan
Eddie
Sonoya Mizuno
Anya
Tim James
Hanging Captive
Simeon Freeman
Commercial Soldier Mike
James Yaegashi
Commercial Corporal
Dean Grimes
Commerical Soldier #1
Alexa Mansour
Aid Worker Refugee Camp
Martha B. Knighton
Elderly Woman
Melissa Saint-Amand
Shop Assistant
Karl Glusman
Spotter
Jin Ha
Sniper
Jojo T. Gibbs
WF White House Sergeant
Jared Shaw
WF White House Assaulter #1
Justin Garza
WF White House Assaulter #2
Brian Philpot
WF White House Assaulter #3
Tywaun Tornes
WF White House Assaulter #4
Juani Feliz
Joy Butler
Jesse Plemons
Militia Soldier (uncredited)
Jeff Bosley
SFC Brown (uncredited)
Ryan Austin Bryant
WF Marine (uncredited)
Brent Moorer Gaskins
Injured Marine (uncredited)
Evan Holtzman
Secret Service Agent (uncredited)
Cora Maple Lindell
Dying Refugee (uncredited)
Miles Johnson
Brooklyn Protester (uncredited)
Kevin Kedgley
Western Forces Marine / Flag Detail (uncredited)
Cody Marshall
Soldier (uncredited)
Ernest 'Scooby' Rogers
Riot Police / Army Soldier (uncredited)
Vinnie Varon
US Marine (uncredited)
Jaclyn White
War Journalist (uncredited)
Robert Tinsley
Marine (uncredited)
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