Panopticon (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2025, Panopticon is a drama film directed by George Sikharulidze (II), running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. When Sandro’s father decides to devote his life to God and leaves for a monastery, the teenage introvert finds himself deprived of the fundamental certainties of life. Abandoned by his father and his mother, who is working abroad, the young man embarks on a journey of self-discovery, opening up both to a new friendship with the radical Lasha, who has ties with an ultra-right organisation, and also to the chance to explore his own sexuality.
Who’s in it. Panopticon stars Data Chachua as Sandro, Ia Sukhitashvili as Natalia, Vakhtang Kedeladze as Lasha and Malkhaz Abuladze as Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Panopticon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Panopticon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Panopticon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Panopticon (2025)?
- In US, Panopticon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Panopticon worth watching?
- Panopticon holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Panopticon?
- Panopticon stars Data Chachua, Ia Sukhitashvili, Vakhtang Kedeladze, Malkhaz Abuladze and Salome Gelenidze.
- When was Panopticon released?
- Panopticon was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.