The Motive (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 5.4
Released in 2020, The Motive is a documentary and crime series.
What it’s about. In Jerusalem 1986, a 14-year-old boy shoots his family point-blank in their beds. Yet questions persist. In this docuseries, insiders come forward.
Who’s in it. The Motive stars Avi Samuel as Self - Youth Investigator, Jerusalem Police Dept., Yossi Arnon as Self - Defense Attorney, Yossi Cohen as Self - Head of Investigations, Jerusalem Police Dept. and Haim Siani as Self - Forensics Detective, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Motive has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Motive page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Motive tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Motive (2020)?
- In US, The Motive is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Motive worth watching?
- The Motive holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Motive?
- The Motive stars Avi Samuel, Yossi Arnon, Yossi Cohen, Haim Siani and Shmuel Tiano.
- When was The Motive released?
- The Motive was released in 2020.