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The Activist

4.820141h 30mMovieThriller

A political thriller taking place during the Wounded Knee insurrection in 1973. Two activists are arrested and in the custody of the local sheriff's office. During their stay they are visited by a Nixon advisor, a lawyer, a senator and a movie star who is also an activist.

DirectorCyril Morin
WriterCyril Morin

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Cyril Morin

CB
Chadwick Brown
Marvin Brown
TCTonantzin Carmelo
Tonantzin Carmelo
Anna Ward
MSMichael Spears
Michael Spears
Bud 'One Bull' Ward
RRRon Roggé
Ron Roggé
Frank McCarthy
CBChristine Barger
Christine Barger
Sue

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The Activist — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Activist?

The Activist is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Activist on Netflix?

No, The Activist is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Activist on Amazon Prime Video?

The Activist isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Activist for free?

The Activist is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.