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The War on Democracy

7.520071h 36mRMovieHistoryDocumentaryWar

Set both in Latin America and the United States, the film explores the historic and current relationship of Washington with countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile. Pilger says that the film "...tells a universal story... analysing…

DirectorsJohn Pilger·Sean Crotty
WriterJohn Pilger
ProducerWayne Young

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 5 other countries

The War on Democracy isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Canada, Guernsey, Ireland, United Kingdom and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by John Pilger

JPJohn Pilger
John Pilger
Self
HCHugo Chávez
Hugo Chávez
Self
PAPhilip Agee
Philip Agee
Self
JÁJacobo Árbenz
Jacobo Árbenz
Self - President of Guatemala (archive footage)
RNRichard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
HKHenry Kissinger
Henry Kissinger
Self (archive footage)
EHE. Howard Hunt
E. Howard Hunt
Self (archive footage)
AFAri Fleischer
Ari Fleischer
Self (archive footage)
ADAllen Dulles
Allen Dulles
Self (archive footage)
FCFidel Castro
Fidel Castro
Self (archive footage)
GBGeorge W. Bush
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
GBGeorge H. W. Bush
George H. W. Bush
Self (archive footage)

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The War on Democracy — streaming FAQ

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The War on Democracy isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Canada, United Kingdom and Guernsey and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The War on Democracy on Netflix?

No, The War on Democracy is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The War on Democracy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The War on Democracy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

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The War on Democracy isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.