The Act of Killing (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2012, The Act of Killing is a documentary film directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, running about 115 minutes. “A story of killers who win, and the society they build.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a place where killers are celebrated as heroes, these filmmakers challenge unrepentant death-squad leaders to dramatize their role in genocide. The result is a surreal, cinematic journey, not only into the memories and imaginations of mass murderers, but also into a frighteningly banal regime of corruption and impunity.
Who’s in it. The Act of Killing stars Anwar Congo as Himself, Herman Koto as Himself, Syamsul Arifin as Himself and Ibrahim Sinik as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Act of Killing has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $444.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Act of Killing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Act of Killing tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Act of Killing (2012)?
- In US, The Act of Killing is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Act of Killing worth watching?
- The Act of Killing holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Act of Killing?
- The Act of Killing stars Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik and Yapto Soerjosoemarno.
- When was The Act of Killing released?
- The Act of Killing was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.