Syriana (2005)
Multiple storylines converge in a gritty, cerebral drama about the dangerous global oil industry.
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.
How intense is Syriana?
Syriana is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Syriana feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulcerebralatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Syriana
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Is Syriana for you?
Is Syriana scary?
No. Syriana is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Syriana gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Syriana sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Syriana OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Syriana?
Syriana runs 2h 8m.
Where can I stream Syriana?
Syriana is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Syriana have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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