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Citizenfour

7.720141h 53mRMovieDocumentary

In June 2013, Laura Poitras and reporter Glenn Greenwald flew to Hong Kong for the first of many meetings with Edward Snowden. She brought her camera with her.

DirectorLaura Poitras

WriterLaura Poitras

ProducersMathilde Bonnefoy·Dirk Wilutzky

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Philo

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Laura Poitras

Edward Snowden

Glenn Greenwald

Glenn Greenwald

Laura Poitras

William Binney

Barack Obama

Jacob Appelbaum

Jacob Appelbaum

Julian Assange

Jeremy Scahill

Kevin Bankston

Ewen MacAskill

Lindsay Mills

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Citizenfour — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Citizenfour?

Citizenfour is streaming on Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Citizenfour on Netflix?

No, Citizenfour is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Philo.

Is Citizenfour on Amazon Prime Video?

Citizenfour 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 Citizenfour for free?

Citizenfour is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.

Is Citizenfour based on a true story?

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