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Citizenfour

7.720141h 53mRMovieDocumentary

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·Steven Soderbergh

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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

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Citizenfour — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Citizenfour?

Citizenfour is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Sundance Now and AMC+ in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Citizenfour on Netflix?

No, Citizenfour is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Sundance Now.

Is Citizenfour on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Citizenfour is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Citizenfour for free?

Citizenfour is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.

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).