Welcome to Sarajevo movie poster

Welcome to Sarajevo

"To get the story, they’ll risk everything."

May 9, 1997 1h 43m 6.4/10 (119 votes)

Originally released in 1997. Welcome to Sarajevo is a war/drama film. directed by Michael Winterbottom.

Starring Stephen Dillane, Woody Harrelson, and Marisa Tomei

Synopsis

Follow a group of international journalists into the heart of the once cosmopolitan city of Sarajevo—now a danger zone of sniper and mortar attacks where residents still live. While reporting on an American aid worker who’s trying to get children out of the country, a British correspondent decides to take an orphaned girl home to London.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 9, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (119 votes)
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Budget $9M Production budget
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Box Office $334.3K 0.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$9,000,000
Revenue
$334,319

Production Companies

  • Miramax
  • Channel Four Films
  • Dragon Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Welcome to Sarajevo about?

Follow a group of international journalists into the heart of the once cosmopolitan city of Sarajevo—now a danger zone of sniper and mortar attacks where residents still live. While reporting on ...

Who directed Welcome to Sarajevo?

Welcome to Sarajevo was directed by Michael Winterbottom.

How long is Welcome to Sarajevo?

Welcome to Sarajevo has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was Welcome to Sarajevo released?

Welcome to Sarajevo was released on May 9, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Welcome to Sarajevo?

The main cast of Welcome to Sarajevo includes Stephen Dillane, Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Goran Višnjić, Emira Nušević.

Is Welcome to Sarajevo worth watching?

Welcome to Sarajevo has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 119 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.