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Body of Lies

Directed by Ridley Scott · 2008 ·

Answer Summary: Is Body of Lies worth watching?

Body of Lies (2008) earns a 60% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (62%) responded more warmly than critics (54%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Body of Lies?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

60%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

54% Editorial Rating
62% Audience snapshot · excluded
57 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3
7 IMDb /10
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Runtime
2h 8m
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio , Russell Crowe , Golshifteh Farahani , Mark Strong , Ali Suliman , Oscar Isaac , Simon McBurney , Lubna Azabal , Michael Stuhlbarg , Mehdi Nebbou
Language
English

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV in India. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch Body of Lies by country

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India Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV
South Korea Wavve

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (54/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (62%).
  • Celluloid Score 60% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

  • Fans of Action

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Body of Lies worth watching?

Yes — Body of Lies earns a 60% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Scott’s CIA thriller — DiCaprio’s field agent vs. Crowe’s Langley spymaster in a Middle East espionage maze.

Celluloid editorial verdict

Audiences (62%) responded more warmly than critics (54%).

What is Body of Lies about?

The CIA’s hunt is on for the mastermind of a wave of terrorist attacks. Roger Ferris is the agency’s man on the ground, moving from place to place, scrambling to stay ahead of ever-shifting events. An eye in the sky – a satellite link – watches Ferris. At the other end of that real-time link is the CIA’s Ed Hoffman, strategizing events from thousands of miles away. And as Ferris nears the target, he discovers trust can be just as dangerous as it is necessary for survival.

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