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Blood Diamond

Name: Blood Diamond
Released: 2006-12-08T00:00:00.000000Z
Rating: 7.6

It will cost you everything.

2006 • 143 min • ★ 7.6 (8,529) • Released

Action Drama Thriller

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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Original title: Blood Diamond
Language: EN
Country: US
Budget: $100,000,000
Revenue: $171,720,398

Reviews & Ratings 3

CinemaSerf

Jul 24, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

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 of becoming a doctor. That idyll is sharply destroyed, though, when his Sierra Leone village is beset by rebels who capture him and force him to work in their diamond mines. Not long into his travails, he discovers a very valuable blood stone which his brute of a commander sees him hide. Before he can act upon his suspicions, the army arrive and in the mêlée both men are captured and imprisoned. The ertswhile gangster is blabbing to anyone that will listen about "Solomon" and his priceless jewel, and that attracts the attention of smuggler "Archer" (Leonardo Di Caprio). He knows that the one thing more important to "Solomon" than the stone is his family, so he has him released with a promise that if he retrieves the stone for him, he shall ensure he is reconciled in safety with his family. Does he even know if that family is still alive? Does "Solomon" remember where he buried the stone? Well on the former front, "Archer" recruits the services of American journalist "Maddy" (Jennifer Connelly) to do some digging whilst he and his new best friend head across some dangerous terrain to hopefully do a little digging of their own. Of course, these two men are not the only two seeking the prize and so with danger lurking around every bush, their perilous hunt is well and truly on. I thought Connelly acquitted herself quite well here as she juggled the gritty, if a little naive, determination of "Maddy" with a growing realisation - which she could share with the world - of the brutality of an industry that will stop at little to procure those ugly looking pieces of rock that the masters in Antwerp can turn into one of the planet's truly global commodities. It's essentially the two-hander between Di Caprio and Hounsou that captivates here. The former delivering a portrayal of a shrewd and resourceful man whose only thoughts are for himself and for the prize! Hounsou, on the other hand, has way more humanity to depict and yet as they travel there is something of the opposites attract developing between them. Mistrust and disrespect become something unexpectedly magnetic. The dynamic of their initial inter-dependence changes as these two characters start to understand how the other ticked, and with both under constant threat from plenty who would readily betray them it makes for quite a tensly directed and taut political thriller in which the value of human life - or the lack of it - is writ large. The detail in the production design, the pyrotechnics and the combat scenes are convincingly staged to give us an almost claustrophobic series of scenarios trapping these men in the vast wilderness of an unforgiving West Africa that is needed by greedy and powerful men to fund their Rolls Royce and caviar lifestyles.

RalphRahal

Dec 14, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

Rewatching Blood Diamond reminded me why it’s such a powerful and unforgettable film. It’s not just a movie—it’s an experience that grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go. Leonardo DiCaprio delivers one of his best performances as Danny Archer. His character’s journey from selfish opportunist to someone who finds his humanity is so raw and real that it hit me on a deeper level this time around. Djimon Hounsou as Solomon Vandy was equally breathtaking; his portrayal of a father’s unshakable love and desperation to reunite with his son brought me to tears more than once. The film’s depiction of conflict diamonds and the devastating impact they have on innocent lives is brutal, but it’s a story that needs to be told. It forces you to confront the harsh realities of greed and exploitation, while also shining a light on the strength and resilience of the human spirit. There’s a particular scene where Solomon finds himself face-to-face with his son, who has been taken and brainwashed—it’s heart-wrenching and stays with you long after the credits roll. Edward Zwick’s direction is stunning. The action is gripping, the emotional beats are deeply moving, and the film’s message is clear without being preachy. The cinematography captures the beauty and tragedy of Africa in a way that feels both poetic and unflinchingly honest. The soundtrack, too, weaves perfectly into the story, adding to the intensity and emotion. This movie is more than just entertainment—it’s a reminder of what people are willing to sacrifice for love, for family, and for what’s right. By the end, I was left emotionally drained but also inspired. Blood Diamond is a masterpiece, a film that hits every chord, and one I’ll always hold close to my heart.

rxbudian

Mar 8, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

I watched on Netflix and it was a very good film. The film isn't all action and shows the living conditions there. Djimon Hounsou, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Connelly were very good in the film

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Cast 27

Leonardo DiCaprio

Danny Archer

Djimon Hounsou

Solomon Vandy

Jennifer Connelly

Maddy Bowen

Kagiso Kuypers

Dia Vandy

Arnold Vosloo

Colonel Coetzee

Antony Coleman

Cordell Brown

Benu Mabhena

Jassie Vandy

Anointing Lukola

N'Yanda Vandy

David Harewood

Captain Poison

Basil Wallace

Benjamin Kapanay

Jimi Mistry

Nabil

Michael Sheen

Simmons

Marius Weyers

Van De Kaap

Stephen Collins

Ambassador Walker

Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

M'Ed

Ato Essandoh

Commander Rambo

David S. Lee

Cockney Journalist

Grant Swanby

UNCHR Official

Adetokumboh M'Cormack

R.U.F. Trainer

Tau Maserumule

R.U.F. Soldier

Mduduzi Mabaso

Rebel 1

Nathaniel Ramabulana

Rebel 2

Zenzo Ngqobe

Rebel 3

Vanessa Haywood

Diplomat's Wife (uncredited)

Jonathan Pienaar

SA Cameraman

Winston Ntshona

Old Mende

Clare Holman

News Reporter

Crew 31

Eduardo Serra

Director of Photography

Ngila Dickson

Costume Design

Anne Morgan

Hairstylist

Zoe Tahir

Hairstylist

Siân Grigg

Makeup Artist

Simon Atherton

Armorer

Tim Monich

Dialect Coach

Neil Corbould

Special Effects

Edward Zwick

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Nilo Otero

First Assistant Director

Steven Rosenblum

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Caitlin McKenna

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Victoria Thomas

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Kevin De La Noy

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Darrell James Roodt

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Edward Zwick

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Genevieve Hofmeyr

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Graham King

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Marshall Herskovitz

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Paula Weinstein

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John Roesch

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David Jobe

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Djivan Gasparyan

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James Newton Howard

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Harry Cohen

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Andy Nelson

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Anna Behlmer

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Lon Bender

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Neil Corbould

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US Release Dates 2

Dec 6, 2006

Hollywood, California

Premiere

Dec 8, 2006

R Theatrical