Imminent Threat (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 2015, Imminent Threat is a documentary film directed by Janek Ambros, running about 73 minutes.

What it’s about. A look at the War on Terror and the threat it's causing to our civil liberties and political discourse. Academy Award nominee James Cromwell presents Janek Ambros' directorial debut. The feature doc tackles the War on Terror's impact on civil liberties and the strange coalition it's creating between the progressive left and libertarian right. The doc examines the NSA, drones, the war on journalism and other encroachments on civil liberties started by the Bush era and expanded by the Democratic establishment.

Who’s in it. Imminent Threat stars Anwar Al-Awlaki as Self (archive footage), Julian Assange as Self (archive footage), Joe Biden as Self (archive footage) and David Boaz as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Imminent Threat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Imminent Threat page.

If you liked it. Fans of Imminent Threat 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 Imminent Threat (2015)?
In US, Imminent Threat is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Imminent Threat worth watching?
Imminent Threat holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Imminent Threat?
Imminent Threat stars Anwar Al-Awlaki, Julian Assange, Joe Biden, David Boaz and John Boehner.
When was Imminent Threat released?
Imminent Threat was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.