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Texas congressman Charlie Wilson, aided by a wealthy socialite and a determined CIA operative, secretly helps fund and arm Afghan resistance fighters during the Soviet-Afghan War.
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TimelineShout! Factory Collector's Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray
Shout! Factory releases Charlie Wilson's War on 4K UHD + Blu-ray September 15, 2026. The 2026 4K restoration was created from original film elements and approved by cinematographer Stephen Goldblatt, with the 4K presentation featuring Dolby Vision. The included Blu-ray carries the restoration and legacy making-of extras.
Movie Information
ReferenceStudioShout! Factory
Year2007
RatingR
Runtime1H 42M
GenresBiography, Comedy, Drama, History
DirectorMike Nichols
StarringTom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Ned Beatty