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Risk

6.620171h 31mNRMovieDocumentaryCrime

Capturing the story of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with unprecedented access, director Laura Poitras finds herself caught between the motives and contradictions of Assange and his inner circle in a documentary portrait of power, betrayal, truth and sacrifice.

DirectorLaura Poitras
ProducersBrenda Coughlin·Yoni Golijov

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Cast · Directed by Laura Poitras

JAJulian Assange
Julian Assange
Self
SHSarah Harrison
Sarah Harrison
Self
JAJacob Appelbaum
Jacob Appelbaum
Self
JF
Joseph Farrell
Self
RA
Renata Avila
Self - Lawyer
JRJennifer Robinson
Jennifer Robinson
Self - Lawyer
EC
Erinn Clark
Self - Tor Project developer
LPLaura Poitras
Laura Poitras
Self (voice)
AA
Ana Alban
Self - Ecuadorian ambassador
CA
Christine Assange
Self - Julian's mother
LB
Louis Bladel
Self - FBI counterintelligence
ACAmal Clooney
Amal Clooney
Self

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Risk — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Risk?

Risk is streaming on DocPlay and Beamafilm in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Risk on Netflix?

No, Risk is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on DocPlay and Beamafilm.

Is Risk on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Risk for free?

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

Is Risk based on a true story?

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