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Action thriller
Body of Lies (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Body of Lies is a 2008 action thriller directed by Ridley Scott, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe and Mark Strong. It is partly based on Body of Lies by David Ignatius. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes and earned $115.9 million worldwide on a $70 million budget. Critics gave it 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $70M
- Based on
- Body of Lies by David Ignatius
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Body of Lies About?
The premise of Body of Lies without spoilers, adapted from Body of Lies by David Ignatius. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
CIA operative Roger Ferris finds himself in a dangerous pursuit of a ruthless terrorist leader. Operating in the Middle East, Ferris balances a high-pressure mission with the complexities of his personal life. He must rely on his instincts and trusted contacts as he navigates a treacherous landscape, using secure phone lines and facing constant threats to stay ahead of the enemy.
Body of Lies Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- middle east
- spy
- jordan
- terrorist
- cia agent
- muslim
- staged terrorist attack
- syria
- covert operation
- aerial camera shot
- american
- watching tv
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- tv news
- soldier
- woman in jeopardy
- man wears eyeglasses
- cia central intelligence agency
- iran iraq war
- male protagonist
- spy thriller
- daewoo
- blood splatter
- firearm
- conspiracy
- silencer
- escape
- neo noir
- tough guy
- manhunt
- suspense
- evil
- evil man
- guilt
- conspiracy thriller
- conspiracy theory
- surveillance
- bmw the car
- breaking a finger
- lincoln the car
- beating a naked man
- mercedes benz the car
- mitsubishi the car
- europe
- safe house
- bomb
- iranian
- lie
- terror attack
- nurse
- intelligence agency
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Cast & crew
Body of Lies Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio leads the cast, with Russell Crowe and Mark Strong. Directed by Ridley Scott.
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Director Ridley Scott
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Ratings
Body of Lies Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Body of Lies 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 55% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 62%
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 66% User score
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Plot
Body of Lies Plot Summary
What happens in Body of Lies from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Roger Ferris, a determined CIA case officer played by Leonardo DiCaprio, finds himself immersed in a dangerous mission in Iraq, pursuing a notorious terrorist named Al-Saleem. In a gamble to gather crucial intelligence, Ferris strikes a deal with Nizar, a member of the terrorist cell, who agrees to provide information in exchange for asylum in North America. Despite the stern objections from his superior, Ed Hoffman, portrayed by Russell Crowe, Ferris decides to assist Nizar. This decision soon turns perilous when Nizar becomes a crucial link to uncovering more about his network. When Nizar is ultimately captured, Ferris faces a heart-wrenching choice and is compelled to eliminate him to safeguard his own identity.
Full summary
The whole story of Body of Lies, scene by scene
Box office
Body of Lies Box Office & Budget
Body of Lies grossed $115.9 million worldwide on a $70 million budget, 1.7 times what it cost. $39.4 million came from the US and Canada and $76.5 million (66%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$115.9M
1.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $39.4M
- International
- $76.5M
- Budget
- $70M
US & Canada 34%
Rest of the world 66%
Videos
Body of Lies Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Body of Lies [2008 / Official Trailer / english / HD 720p]
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Body of Lies?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of Roger Ferris in Body of Lies?
Cars
Cars in Body of Lies
108 cars on screen, including the 1989 BMW 5 E34 and the 1987 Isuzu Trooper.
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1989 BMW 5 E34 Important role -
1987 Isuzu Trooper Important role -
2004 Lincoln Navigator Important role -
1983 Mercedes-Benz W123 Important role
Details
Body of Lies Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “House of Lies” and “Chatter”.
- Also known as
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- House of Lies
- Chatter
- Penetration
- Rede de Mentiras
- Мрежа от лъжи
- Сукупність брехні
- 바디 오브 라이즈
- ワールド・オブ・ライズ：2008
- 叛諜同謀
- Yalanlar Üstünə
- Der Mann, der niemals lebte
- Совокупность лжи
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- Pavučina lží
- Nessuna verità
- Hazugságok hálója
- Valheiden verkko
- Yalanlar Üstüne
- 谎言之躯
- Mensonges d'état
- W Sieci Kłamstw
- Labyrint lží
- O Corpo da Mentira
- Red de mentiras
- Круг лажи
- แผนบงการ ยอดจารชนสะท้านโลก
- Η Πλεκτάνη
- ワールド・オブ・ライズ
- גוף השקרים
- Un ghem de minciuni
- Тіло брехні
- Melu virpulī
- 謊言對決
- Xarxa de mentides
- Melo pinklės
- Tijelo od laži
- Une vie de mensonges
- Telo laži
- Điệp Vụ Cá Đuối, სიცრუის ერთობლიობა
- झूठ ही झूठ
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Our article about Body of Lies: “The Evolution of the Spy Genre in Cinema”.
FAQ
Body of Lies FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Body of Lies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Body of Lies?
Body of Lies runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was Body of Lies released?
Body of Lies was released on October 10, 2008.
Who directed Body of Lies?
Body of Lies was directed by Ridley Scott.
More films by Ridley Scott Who is in the cast of Body of Lies?
Body of Lies stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe and Mark Strong.
How much did Body of Lies make at the box office?
Body of Lies grossed $115.9 million worldwide ($39.4 million domestic, $76.5 million international) on a budget of $70 million.
How is Body of Lies rated?
Body of Lies has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Is Body of Lies based on a book?
Yes. Body of Lies is partly adapted from Body of Lies by David Ignatius.
Does Body of Lies have a post-credit scene?
No. Body of Lies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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