# Fair Game (2010)

> A CIA operative and her diplomat husband confront political retaliation after he challenges the intelligence used to justify the Iraq invasion.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/24177

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: Doug Liman
- Cast: Naomi Watts, Sean Penn, Sam Shepard, Noah Emmerich, Michael Kelly, Bruce McGill, David Andrews, Tim Griffin
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0977855/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: serious, tense, angry, political drama night, historical thriller viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of truth and deception unfolds as a CIA agent fights to protect her identity and her family.

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