The Fog of War
Using archival footage, cabinet conversation recordings, and an interview of the 85-year-old Robert McNamara, The Fog of War depicts his life, from working as a WWII whiz-kid military officer, to being the Ford Motor Company's president, to managing the Vietnam War as defense secretary for presidents Kennedy and Johnson.
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Frequently asked questions about The Fog of War
Where can I watch The Fog of War in the United States?
The Fog of War is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Fog of War for free?
The Fog of War streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Fog of War?
The Fog of War scores 7.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Fog of War?
The Fog of War stars Robert McNamara, Errol Morris, Fidel Castro, Barry Goldwater, and John F. Kennedy. Errol Morris is the director.
How long is The Fog of War?
The Fog of War runs 1h 47m (107 minutes).
When did The Fog of War come out?
The Fog of War was released on October 26, 2003.
Which studio made The Fog of War?
The Fog of War was produced by SenArt Films, RadicalMedia, and Sony Pictures Classics in the United States.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.