Virunga (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2014, Virunga is a war and documentary film directed by Orlando von Einsiedel, running about 90 minutes. “Conservation is war” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Virunga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is Africa’s oldest national park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and a contested ground among insurgencies seeking to topple the government that see untold profits in the land. Among this ongoing power struggle, Virunga also happens to be the last natural habitat for the critically endangered mountain gorilla. The only thing standing in the way of the forces closing in around the gorillas: a handful of passionate park rangers and journalists fighting to secure the park’s borders and expose the corruption of its enemies. Filled with shocking footage, and anchored by the surprisingly deep and gentle characters of the gorillas themselves, Virunga is a galvanizing call to action around an ongoing political and environmental crisis in the Congo.
Who’s in it. Virunga stars André Bauma, Emmanuel de Merode, Mélanie Gouby and Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Virunga sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Virunga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Virunga tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Virunga (2014)?
- In US, Virunga is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Virunga worth watching?
- Virunga holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Virunga?
- Virunga stars André Bauma, Emmanuel de Merode, Mélanie Gouby, Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo and Vianney Kazarama.
- When was Virunga released?
- Virunga was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.