The Encampments (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2025, The Encampments is a documentary film directed by Michael T Workman, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Students flooded Columbia University’s lawn to create the Gaza Solidarity Encampment in order to pressure their university to divest from the US and Israeli weapons companies. The film follows the central organizers of the encampment as they are thrust into the spotlight, face violent police repression and suspension, congressional pressure, and a media firestorm, all while fighting to attain their goal of divestment at any cost.
Who’s in it. The Encampments stars Mahmoud Khalil as Self, Sueda Polat as Self, Jamal Joseph as Self and Grant Miner as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Encampments has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Encampments page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Encampments 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 The Encampments (2025)?
- In US, The Encampments is available to 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 The Encampments worth watching?
- The Encampments holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Encampments?
- The Encampments stars Mahmoud Khalil, Sueda Polat, Jamal Joseph, Grant Miner and Maya Abdallah.
- When was The Encampments released?
- The Encampments was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.