The War Room: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

The War Room: The Criterion Collection is a Blu-ray documentary following the strategists behind Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign. Its behind-the-scenes campaign focus and 96-minute runtime suit viewers interested in political history and campaign work, but customer feedback indicates that the political content may not appeal to everyone.

At a glance

Follows the campaign strategists and consultants behind Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign.
Directed by Chris Hegedus and D. A. Pennebaker.
The listing describes a behind-closed-doors view of campaign discussions and planning.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Focused behind-the-scenes subject matter offers a look at presidential campaign strategy and its consultants.
A single-disc Blu-ray with English language and subtitles is specified.

Cons

The political focus is a narrow fit for viewers who are not interested in campaign history.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Disc and playback details
Format	Blu-ray
Number of discs	1
Language	English
Runtime	1 hour and 36 minutes
Rating	PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Release date	March 20, 2012

Film details
Genre	Special Interests
Directors	Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker
Featured participants	Bill Clinton, George Stephanopoulos, Heather Beckel, James Carville, Paul Begala
Studio	Criterion Collection

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.2 ounces

What to know before buying

Customer feedback reports mixed reactions to the political content, including some concern about suitability for younger audiences. The listing gives a PG rating, so consider that guidance alongside the subject matter.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in the 1992 presidential campaign, political strategy, or campaign documentaries.
Criterion Collection viewers seeking a documentary about campaign consultants.

Less suited to

Viewers seeking a general political overview rather than a close look at one campaign.
Buyers looking for a film without political subject matter.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.1 / 5 · 127 ratings

5 stars56%56%
4 stars19%19%
3 stars12%12%
2 stars6%6%
1 star7%7%

Customer feedback describes the documentary as engaging and values its behind-the-scenes view of a presidential campaign, including the work of Carville and Stephanopoulos. Reactions to the political content are mixed, with some finding it fascinating and others questioning its suitability for younger audiences. This focus aligns with the film’s listed campaign subject, while its PG rating may help families assess fit but does not resolve differing views about the content.

Positive themes

Feedback highlights the documentary’s campaign perspective and behind-the-scenes focus.

Mixed feedback

Reactions to the political content vary, including concerns about suitability for younger audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What does The War Room cover?

It follows strategists and consultants behind Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign, including campaign discussions and planning.

What are the disc’s listed language and subtitle options?

The listing specifies English language and English subtitles.

How long is the documentary?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Is it suitable for younger viewers?

The listing gives it a PG rating. Customer feedback includes mixed views about the political content’s appropriateness for younger audiences, so consider the subject matter as well as the rating.