We Are Journalists (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 7.5

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Released in 2014, We Are Journalists is a documentary film directed by Ahmad Jalali Farahani, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. Ahmad Jalali Farahani works as a journalist in Iran. On 27 December 2009, he sees an innocent man being killed on the street, but neither Ahmad or his colleagues dare write about the murder. The journalists are hard-pressed and struggle daily against censorship and control, and even the otherwise conservative newspaper Tehran Emrooz gets to know the wrath of President Ahmadinejad, when it is ordered closed after the publication of one single critical picture.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, We Are Journalists has been warmly received by audiences.

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 We Are Journalists page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch We Are Journalists (2014)?
In US, We Are Journalists 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 We Are Journalists worth watching?
We Are Journalists holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was We Are Journalists released?
We Are Journalists was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.