Syriana
"Everything is connected."
Originally released in 2005. Syriana is a drama/thriller film. directed by Stephen Gaghan. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring George Clooney, Matt Damon, and Jeffrey Wright
Synopsis
The Middle Eastern oil industry is the backdrop of this tense drama, which weaves together numerous story lines. Bennett Holiday is an American lawyer in charge of facilitating a dubious merger of oil companies, while Bryan Woodman, a Switzerland-based energy analyst, experiences both personal tragedy and opportunity during a visit with Arabian royalty. Meanwhile, veteran CIA agent Bob Barnes uncovers an assassination plot with unsettling origins.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 23, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (1,444 votes)
Budget
$50M
Production budget
Box Office
$94M
1.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Clooney
as Bob Barnes
Matt Damon
as Bryan Woodman
Jeffrey Wright
as Bennett Holiday
Chris Cooper
as Jimmy Pope
Amanda Peet
as Julie Woodman
William Hurt
as Stan
Christopher Plummer
as Dean Whiting
Alexander Siddig
as Prince Nasir Al-Subaai
Kayvan Novak
as Arash
Amr Waked
as Mohammed Sheik Agiza
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $93,974,620
Production Companies
- Participant
- 4M
- Section Eight
- FilmWorks
- MID Foundation
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Syriana about?
The Middle Eastern oil industry is the backdrop of this tense drama, which weaves together numerous story lines. Bennett Holiday is an American lawyer in charge of facilitating a dubious merger of ...
Who directed Syriana?
Syriana was directed by Stephen Gaghan.
How long is Syriana?
Syriana has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Syriana released?
Syriana was released on November 23, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Syriana?
The main cast of Syriana includes George Clooney, Matt Damon, Jeffrey Wright, Chris Cooper, Amanda Peet.
Is Syriana worth watching?
Syriana has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 1,444 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.