The War Within (2005): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The War Within is a 2005 drama directed by Joseph Castelo. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $74,655 worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2006. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Joseph Castelo
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The War Within About?
The premise of The War Within without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst a period of intense turmoil, artist Michael Sinclair finds his creative drive and spiritual beliefs challenged. As his life unravels, he begins a deeply personal journey to reclaim his artistic voice and grapple with profound questions about existence, seeking solace and understanding in the face of adversity.
The War Within Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- muslim
- pakistani
- islam
- suicide vest
- suicide bomber
- islamic fundamentalism
- virginity
- jihad
- torture
- imam
- sheik
- love
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- post 9 11
- terror attack
- criminal plot
- terrorist plot
- terrorist
- terrorism
- new jersey
The Director of The War Within
Directed by Joseph Castelo.
- Director Joseph Castelo
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The War Within Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The War Within 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
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TMDB 54% User score
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The War Within Plot Summary
What happens in The War Within from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In “The War Within,” an intense narrative of moral conflict is unveiled as Hassan, a Pakistani engineering student studying in Paris, experiences an alarming transformation after his detention by American intelligence on suspicions of terrorism. This drastic turn of events leads him into a covert mission, where he infiltrates the United States, joining a shadowy cell in New York City led by the elusive Izzy. As the group meticulously orchestrates a plan for an attack that aims for unprecedented destruction, their members are progressively arrested, leaving only Hassan, Khalid, and Izzy on the run.
Full summary
The whole story of The War Within, scene by scene
The War Within Box Office
The War Within grossed $74,655 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$74.7K
- US & Canada
- $74.7K
The War Within Awards & Nominations
The War Within earned 2 award nominations, including Best Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2006.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2006 2 nominations- Nominated Best Screenplay
- Nominated Best Supporting Male
How Well Do You Know The War Within?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Hassan's background before the events of the film?
Cars in The War Within
28 cars on screen, including the 1998 Lincoln Town Car and the BMW 7 E32.
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1998 Lincoln Town Car Important role -
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2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Minor role -
1996 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
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The War Within FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The War Within, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The War Within?
The War Within runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The War Within released?
The War Within was released on September 30, 2005.
Who directed The War Within?
The War Within was directed by Joseph Castelo.
More films by Joseph Castelo How much did The War Within make at the box office?
The War Within grossed $74,655 worldwide.
How is The War Within rated?
The War Within has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 61 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Was The War Within nominated for any awards?
The War Within received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does The War Within have a post-credit scene?
No. The War Within has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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