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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
ProducersYoni Golijov·Brenda Coughlin

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HooplaHoopla
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

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 Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Risk on Netflix?

No, Risk is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is Risk on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Risk isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Risk for free?

Risk is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.

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).