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Citizen K

6.820192h 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
ProducersAlex Gibney·John-Paul Bernbach

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KanopyKanopyHooplaHoopla
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Alex Gibney

MKMikhail Khodorkovsky
Mikhail Khodorkovsky
Self
LNLeonid Nevzlin
Leonid Nevzlin
Self
BBBoris Berezovsky
Boris Berezovsky
Self
IM
Igor Malashenko
Self
AD
Anton Drel
Self
ANAlexei Navalny
Alexei Navalny
Self
TL
Tatyana Lysova
Self
ML
Maria Logan
Self
VPVladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin
Self (archive footage)
BYBoris Yeltsin
Boris Yeltsin
Self (archive footage)
AGAlex Gibney
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 November 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).