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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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FlixFlingFlixFlingCineverseCineverse
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by 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

Which OTT platform streams The War on Democracy?

The War on Democracy is streaming on FlixFling and Cineverse in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The War on Democracy on Netflix?

No, The War on Democracy is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on FlixFling and Cineverse.

Is The War on Democracy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The War on Democracy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on FlixFling and Cineverse instead.

Where can I watch The War on Democracy for free?

The War on Democracy is available to stream free (with ads) on Cineverse in Canada.