Where to watch Love+War (2025)

Story

✓ Verified by OTTpath team · 7 Oct 2026

Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario travels to dangerous war zones to capture the harsh realities of global conflicts. The documentary follows her recent assignments, including her intense work on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine. While dealing with constant physical threats and the emotional toll of covering human suffering, she also faces a deeply personal struggle. Behind the camera, she is torn between her dedication to essential journalism and the demands of motherhood back home in London. The film explores the heavy sacrifices she must make every time she leaves her husband and two young sons to document the truth in unpredictable territories.

Why watch

• Explores the dangers of conflict photography
• Highlights the personal struggles of a working mother
• Features real footage from modern war zones

Good for: Fans of gripping journalism documentaries and real-life stories, suitable for mature adult audiences.

About the film

Directed and produced by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, this American documentary focuses on the life of conflict photographer Lynsey Addario. The film also features appearances by Andriy Dubchak, Yulia Bondarenko, Steven P. Bungay, Serhiy Perebyinis, and Paul de Bendern. Claudia Sarne composed the musical score. Produced by National Geographic Documentary Films and Little Monster Films, the movie had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2025.

Languages

The original language is English.

Sources: Wikipedia, Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, checked by OTTpath team (checked 07 Oct 2026)