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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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Cast · Directed by Laura Poitras

ESEdward Snowden
Edward Snowden
Self
GGGlenn Greenwald
Glenn Greenwald
Self
LPLaura Poitras
Laura Poitras
Self
WB
William Binney
Self
BOBarack Obama
Barack Obama
Self
JAJacob Appelbaum
Jacob Appelbaum
Self
JAJulian Assange
Julian Assange
Self
JSJeremy Scahill
Jeremy Scahill
Self
KBKevin Bankston
Kevin Bankston
Self
EMEwen MacAskill
Ewen MacAskill
Self
LM
Lindsay Mills
Self

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Citizenfour — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Citizenfour?

Citizenfour is streaming on Lionsgate+, Fawesome and The CW 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 October 2026. It's currently on Lionsgate+ and Fawesome.

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 Fawesome and The CW 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).