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Citizenfour

7.720141h 53mMMovieDocumentary

In June 2013, Laura Poitras and reporter Glenn Greenwald flew to Hong Kong for the first of many meetings with Edward Snowden. She brought her camera with her.

DirectorLaura Poitras
WriterLaura Poitras
ProducersMathilde Bonnefoy·Dirk Wilutzky

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Cast · Directed by Laura Poitras

ESEdward Snowden
Edward Snowden
Self
GGGlenn Greenwald
Glenn Greenwald
Self
LPLaura Poitras
Laura Poitras
Self
WB
William Binney
Self
BOBarack Obama
Barack Obama
Self
JAJacob Appelbaum
Jacob Appelbaum
Self
JAJulian Assange
Julian Assange
Self
JSJeremy Scahill
Jeremy Scahill
Self
KBKevin Bankston
Kevin Bankston
Self
EMEwen MacAskill
Ewen MacAskill
Self
LM
Lindsay Mills
Self
WKWolfgang Kaleck
Wolfgang Kaleck
Self

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Citizenfour — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Citizenfour?

Citizenfour is streaming on Foxtel Now, DocPlay and Beamafilm in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Citizenfour on Netflix?

No, Citizenfour is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now and DocPlay.

Is Citizenfour on Amazon Prime Video?

Citizenfour isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Citizenfour for free?

Citizenfour is available on Foxtel Now and DocPlay in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Citizenfour based on a true story?

Yes — Citizenfour is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).