No End in Sight
An incisive documentary dissects how post-invasion decisions transformed victory in Iraq into an enduring catastrophe.
Overview
A deep dive into the complexities of the Iraq War reveals the chaos behind the scenes.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- sober
- enraging
- investigative
- historical study
- civics classroom
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a clear, rigorous, concise, and devastating account of the decisions that produced postwar chaos in Iraq.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film traces how successive White House and occupation decisions after Saddam Hussein's overthrow produced cascading political and security failures.
Interviewees identify the absence of an occupation plan, inadequate staffing, insufficient troops, and sweeping edicts as central failures.
Reporters, academics, soldiers, military officials, and former Bush-administration personnel assess decisions made in Baghdad and Washington.
Its central subject is the breakdown of postwar administration in Iraq after the United States assumed control.
Films like No End in Sight, and why
The Fog of War
comprehensive political documentary analysis of military decision-making and institutional failure
Fahrenheit 9/11
investigative documentary examination of government policy, war, and public accountability
The Unknown Known
documentary critique of postwar occupation strategy and geopolitical consequences
The War Tapes
serious archival and interview-driven examination of the Iraq War and its political aftermath
Movie Details
- Director
- Charles Ferguson
- Release Date
- 2007-07-27
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 (94)
Cast
- Campbell Scott
- Gerald Burke
- Ali Fadhil
- Robert Hutchings
- Seth Moulton
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is No End in Sight about?
- An incisive documentary dissects how post-invasion decisions transformed victory in Iraq into an enduring catastrophe.
- What is No End in Sight like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of No End in Sight as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is No End in Sight violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in No End in Sight as moderate.
- What did critics think of No End in Sight?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a clear, rigorous, concise, and devastating account of the decisions that produced postwar chaos in Iraq.
- Which films are like No End in Sight?
- Films with a similar feel include The Fog of War, Fahrenheit 9/11, The Unknown Known, and The War Tapes.
- How long is No End in Sight?
- No End in Sight runs 102 minutes.
- Where can I watch No End in Sight?
- In United States, No End in Sight streams on Philo, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel.
