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Unlocking the Cage

6.620161h 30mMovieDocumentary

Renowned filmmakers D A Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus follow determined animal rights activist Steven Wise into the courtroom for an unprecedented battle that seeks to utilize the writ of habeas corpus to expand legal “personhood” to…

DirectorsChris Hegedus·D. A. Pennebaker
ProducersChris Hegedus·Frazer Pennebaker

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

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Unlocking the Cage — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Unlocking the Cage?

Unlocking the Cage is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Unlocking the Cage on Netflix?

No, Unlocking the Cage is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Unlocking the Cage on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Unlocking the Cage isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Unlocking the Cage for free?

Unlocking the Cage is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.