Refugee (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2016, Refugee is a documentary film directed by Leslie Knott, running about 23 minutes.
What it’s about. Five acclaimed photographers travel the world to provide detailed insight into the difficult conditions faced by refugees who dream of a better life.
Who’s in it. Refugee stars Cate Blanchett as Narrator (voice), Lynsey Addario, Omar Victor Diop and Graciela Iturbide, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Refugee has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Refugee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Refugee 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 Refugee (2016)?
- In US, Refugee is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Refugee worth watching?
- Refugee holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Refugee?
- Refugee stars Cate Blanchett, Lynsey Addario, Omar Victor Diop, Graciela Iturbide and Martin Schoeller.
- When was Refugee released?
- Refugee was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 23 minutes.