The Citizen (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2017, The Citizen is a drama film directed by Roland Vranik, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. The heart-wrenching story of The Citizen begins with a citizenship exam, where the examination committee rigorously questions a middle-aged African man. No matter how beautifully he recites Hungarian poetry, Wilson, a political refugee in his late fifties, fails the exams for the umpteenth time, because he doesn’t know where the periodical ‘Magyar Közlöny’ got its name from, and what the Corvinae are. Moreover, inspired by Vörösmarty’s poem, the committee chairman even questions his reasons for leaving his mother country. Wilson argues that his reasons include his fellow citizens cutting pregnant women in half, yet he doesn’t manage to soften the heart of the committee members.
Who’s in it. The Citizen stars Cake-Baly Marcelo, Ágnes Máhr, Arghavan Shekari and Tünde Szalontay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Citizen has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Citizen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Citizen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Citizen (2017)?
- In US, The Citizen is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Citizen worth watching?
- The Citizen holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Citizen?
- The Citizen stars Cake-Baly Marcelo, Ágnes Máhr, Arghavan Shekari, Tünde Szalontay and Gergõ Kocsis.
- When was The Citizen released?
- The Citizen was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.