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7.819692h 2mNRMovieThrillerCrimeDrama

A prominent politician is murdered during a demonstration. The government and army are trying to suppress the truth, but a tenacious magistrate is determined to not to let them get away with it.

DirectorCosta-Gavras
WritersJorge Semprún·Costa-Gavras
ProducersJacques Perrin·Ahmed Rachedi

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Cast · Directed by Costa-Gavras

YMYves Montand
Yves Montand
Z
IPIrene Papas
Irene Papas
Hélène
JTJean-Louis Trintignant
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Examining Magistrate
JPJacques Perrin
Jacques Perrin
Photojournalist
CDCharles Denner
Charles Denner
Manuel
FPFrançois Périer
François Périer
Public Prosecutor
BFBernard Fresson
Bernard Fresson
Matt
PDPierre Dux
Pierre Dux
Gendarmerie General Missou
GGGeorges Géret
Georges Géret
Nick
MNMagali Noël
Magali Noël
Nick's Sister
MBMarcel Bozzuffi
Marcel Bozzuffi
Vago
JGJulien Guiomar
Julien Guiomar
Gendarmerie Colonel

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Z — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Z?

Z is streaming on Criterion Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Z on Netflix?

No, Z is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and HBO Max.

Is Z on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Z isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel and HBO Max instead.

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Z is available on Criterion Channel and HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.