Words of War

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Words of War

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2025,

1h 57m,

Drama/

Mystery & Thriller

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Based on a true story, WORDS OF WAR follows world-renowned journalist and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya on her brave crusade, fighting to be an independent voice of truth for the Russian people, putting her own life in jeopardy despite numerous acts of intimidation and violence. While Anna was ultimately silenced, her legacy lives on and her story serves as a reminder of the dangers that journalists face and the importance of protecting their right to report the news without fear of death or reprisal.

Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Jul 2, 2025

3/5

Still, it works. Peake is that good. Isaacs is also that good. And the subject is compelling and timely.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

Jun 27, 2025

The details of the material that was uncovered are just absolutely horrifying.

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

Jun 24, 2025

3/5

The film deserves respect for the subject matter, even though this is a pretty basic rendition of Politkovskaya’s story, a little too sticky with hagiographic sentimentality and the cliches of crusading journalist-led movies.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Jun 28, 2026

3.5/5

Best viewed as a historical allegory for what’s unfolding on at least two fronts in the world today, rather than a traditional biopic, Words of War is a solidly told, sometimes harrowing drama.

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Peter Bodie

Film Ireland Magazine

Jul 12, 2025

This is a film that's definitely worth seeing and absorbing.

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Bobby LePire

Film Threat

May 29, 2025

7.5/10

Words of War is a solid drama about a remarkable woman.

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Based on a true story, WORDS OF WAR follows world-renowned journalist and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya on her brave crusade, fighting to be an independent voice of truth for the Russian people, putting her own life in jeopardy despite numerous acts of intimidation and violence. While Anna was ultimately silenced, her legacy lives on and her story serves as a reminder of the dangers that journalists face and the importance of protecting their right to report the news without fear of death or reprisal.

Director: James Strong
Producer: Miriam Segal, Kia Jam, Mark Maxey, Paul Brennan
Screenwriter: Eric Poppen
Distributor: Amor Media
Production Co: Good Films Collective, Rolling Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 2, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 57m

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