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Blood Diamond
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Directed by Edward Zwick. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly.
7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
An ex-mercenary turned smuggler. A Mende fisherman. Amid the explosive civil war overtaking 1999 Sierra Leone, these men join for two desperate missions: recovering a rare pink diamond of immense value and rescuing the fisherman's son, conscripted as a child soldier into the brutal rebel forces ripping a swath of torture and bloodshed countrywide.
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7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAn ex-mercenary turned smuggler. A Mende fisherman. Amid the explosive civil war overtaking 1999 Sierra Leone, these men join for two desperate missions: recovering a…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Blood Diamond.
MoviHero lists December 8, 2006 as the release date for Blood Diamond. Edward Zwick is the listed director. The listed cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio as Danny Archer, Djimon Hounsou as Solomon Vandy, Jennifer Connelly as Maddy Bowen, Kagiso Kuypers as Dia Vandy. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 8, 2006
GenresDrama · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 23m
DirectorEdward Zwick
CastLeonardo DiCaprio as Danny Archer, Djimon Hounsou as Solomon Vandy, Jennifer Connelly as Maddy Bowen, Kagiso Kuypers as Dia Vandy
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Blood Diamond right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Blood Diamond runs 2h 23m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.6/10 from 8,657 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required8/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“I watched on Netflix and it was a very good film.”
Viewer reaction
“With the new millennium dawning, fisherman "Solomon" (Djimon Hounsou) is eagerly anticipating the day when his young son "Dia" (Kagiso Kuypers) will realise his dream…”
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“Rewatching Blood Diamond reminded me why it’s such a powerful and unforgettable film.”
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“I am using him and you are using me and this is how it works, isn't it?”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherDanny ArcherDanny Archer in Blood Diamond (2006), played by Leonardo DiCaprio.Open character guide otherSolomon VandySolomon Vandy in Blood Diamond (2006), played by Djimon Hounsou.Open character guide otherMaddy BowenMaddy Bowen in Blood Diamond (2006), played by Jennifer Connelly.Open character guide
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