The Hunt for Jihadi John (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, The Hunt for Jihadi John is a documentary film directed by Anthony Wonke, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The inside story of Mohammed Emwazi's journey from being an ordinary London boy to becoming terrorist 'Jihadi John', and the intelligence operatives' attempts to catch him.
Who’s in it. The Hunt for Jihadi John stars Mohammed Emwazi as Self (archive footage), Diane Foley as Self, James Foley's mother, Emma El-Badawy as Self (as Emman El-Badawy) and Robert Verkaik as Self, author of 'Jihadi John: The Making of a Terrorist', among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hunt for Jihadi John page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hunt for Jihadi John (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hunt for Jihadi John change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Hunt for Jihadi John?
- The Hunt for Jihadi John stars Mohammed Emwazi, Diane Foley, Emma El-Badawy, Robert Verkaik and Jo Shuter.
- When was The Hunt for Jihadi John released?
- The Hunt for Jihadi John was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.