Citizenfour (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2014, Citizenfour is a documentary film directed by Laura Poitras, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. In June 2013, Laura Poitras and reporter Glenn Greenwald flew to Hong Kong for the first of many meetings with Edward Snowden. She brought her camera with her.
Who’s in it. Citizenfour stars Edward Snowden as Self, Glenn Greenwald as Self, Laura Poitras as Self and William Binney as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Citizenfour has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Citizenfour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Citizenfour 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 Citizenfour (2014)?
- In US, Citizenfour is available to stream on Philo, and 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 Citizenfour worth watching?
- Citizenfour 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 Citizenfour?
- Citizenfour stars Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald, Laura Poitras, William Binney and Barack Obama.
- When was Citizenfour released?
- Citizenfour was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.