The Pinochet Case (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2001, The Pinochet Case is a documentary film directed by Patricio Guzmán, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. True story of the saga that was hoped to be the long-awaited justice brought to bear upon Augosto Pinochet, Chilean dictator from 1973 to 1990. In September 1998, Pinochet flew to London on a pleasure trip but experienced back pain and underwent an operation in the London Clinic. Upon waking, he was arrested by Scotland Yard. Could it be that this was to become the first Latin American dictator to answer for crimes while serving as Head of State? After 500 days of house arrest, he nevertheless eventually returned unscathed to Chile, despite the compelling case built against him before & during this period by a young Spanish prosecutor, Carlos Castresana.
Who’s in it. The Pinochet Case stars Augusto Pinochet as Self (archive footage) and Margaret Thatcher as Self (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Pinochet Case has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pinochet Case page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pinochet Case 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 Pinochet Case (2001)?
- In US, The Pinochet Case is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pinochet Case worth watching?
- The Pinochet Case holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pinochet Case?
- The Pinochet Case stars Augusto Pinochet and Margaret Thatcher.
- When was The Pinochet Case released?
- The Pinochet Case was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.