Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2025, Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny is a documentary film directed by Chana Gazit, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Hannah Arendt was one of the most fearless writers of the 20th century, and her report of the Adolf Eichmann trial coined the phrase, “the banality of evil.” The German American scholar transformed her time as a political prisoner and refugee during World War II into insights about the human condition, the refugee crisis and totalitarianism.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and TPT and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny (2025)?
- In US, Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and TPT, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny worth watching?
- Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny released?
- Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.