The Battle Over Citizen Kane (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1996, The Battle Over Citizen Kane is a tv movie and documentary film directed by Michael Epstein, running about 108 minutes. “Documentary from The American Experience” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Documentary about the battle between Orson Welles and William Randolph Hearst over Welles' Citizen Kane (1941). Features interviews with Welles' and Hearst's co-workers also as a relative complete bio of Hearst.
Who’s in it. The Battle Over Citizen Kane stars William Alland as Self, Thomas Anderson as Self, Peter Bogdanovich as Self and Richard Ben Cramer as Narrator (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Battle Over Citizen Kane has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Battle Over Citizen Kane page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Battle Over Citizen Kane tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Battle Over Citizen Kane (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Battle Over Citizen Kane change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Battle Over Citizen Kane worth watching?
- The Battle Over Citizen Kane holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Battle Over Citizen Kane?
- The Battle Over Citizen Kane stars William Alland, Thomas Anderson, Peter Bogdanovich, Richard Ben Cramer and Jimmy Breslin.
- When was The Battle Over Citizen Kane released?
- The Battle Over Citizen Kane was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.