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Citizen K

6.720192h 6mMovieDocumentary

The strange case of Mikhail Khodorkovsky — once believed to be the wealthiest man in Russia — who rocketed to prosperity and prominence in the 1990s, served a decade in prison, and became an unlikely martyr for the anti-Putin movement.

DirectorAlex Gibney

WriterAlex Gibney

ProducersTed Hope·Erin Edeiken

Where to watch

Kanopy

Hoopla

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Alex Gibney

Self (archive footage)

Boris Yeltsin

Self (archive footage)

Alex Gibney

Narrator (voice)

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Citizen K — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Citizen K?

Citizen K is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Citizen K on Netflix?

No, Citizen K is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is Citizen K on Amazon Prime Video?

Citizen K 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 Citizen K for free?

Citizen K is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is Citizen K based on a true story?

Yes — Citizen K is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).