A Thousand Cuts (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2020, A Thousand Cuts is a documentary film directed by Ramona S. Diaz, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Nowhere is the worldwide erosion of democracy, fueled by social media disinformation campaigns, more starkly evident than in the authoritarian regime of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Journalist Maria Ressa places the tools of the free press—and her freedom—on the line in defense of truth and democracy.
Who’s in it. A Thousand Cuts stars Maria Ressa as Herself, Pia Ranada, Amal Clooney and Patricia Evangalista as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, A Thousand Cuts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and 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 A Thousand Cuts page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Thousand Cuts 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 A Thousand Cuts (2020)?
- In US, A Thousand Cuts is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and 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 A Thousand Cuts worth watching?
- A Thousand Cuts holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Thousand Cuts?
- A Thousand Cuts stars Maria Ressa, Pia Ranada, Amal Clooney, Patricia Evangalista and George Clooney.
- When was A Thousand Cuts released?
- A Thousand Cuts was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.