War, Inc. (2008)
Official Trailer
Plot Summary
War, Inc. is a satirical action film set in a near-future world where warfare has been completely privatized and handled by powerful corporations. The story follows professional hitman Brand Hauser (John Cusack), who is sent to the war-torn Middle Eastern country of Turaqistan on a secret assignment. His mission is to eliminate a troublesome oil minister whose presence threatens the interests of a powerful multinational company controlling the region.
To cover his operation, Hauser poses as a trade show producer organizing the extravagant wedding of a pop star, Yonica Babyyeah (Hilary Duff). As he navigates the surreal environment of corporate war zones, Hauser crosses paths with idealistic journalist Natalie Hegalhuzen (Marisa Tomei) and the local fixer Oomar (Omid Djalili). While juggling assassination plans, media attention, and absurd corporate propaganda, Hauser begins to question the morality of the system he serves.
Blending political satire with explosive action and dark humor, the film offers a sharp commentary on the commercialization of modern warfare, portraying a chaotic world where profit, entertainment, and military power are dangerously intertwined.
Cast Biographies
Lamine Yamal
Professional footballer
Erling Haaland
Professional footballer
Kylian Mbappe
Professional footballer
Sam Altman
Entrepreneur, Investor, CEO
Giorgia Meloni
Politician, Journalist
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Professional Boxer
Hoyt Richards
Model, Actor
Dieter Schwarz
Businessperson, Entrepreneur
Giovanni Ferrero
Businessperson
Cynthia Erivo
Singer, Actress, Songwriter, Producer
Mike Markkula
Businessperson, Entrepreneur
Carol Burnett
Actress, Singer
Jet Li
Actor, Producer
Josh Brolin
Actor, Producer
Kim Jong-un
Politician
Charles Leclerc
Formula 1 Driver
George Lucas
Film Director, Screenwriter
Hugo Boss
Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur