The Panama Papers (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2018, The Panama Papers is a documentary film directed by Alex Winter, running about 100 minutes. “376 journalists working in 76 countries expose how the rich play hide and keep” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A documentary feature film about the biggest global corruption scandal in history, and the hundreds of journalists who risked their lives to break the story.
Who’s in it. The Panama Papers stars Elijah Wood as John Doe (voice), Lionel Messi as Self (archive footage), Vladimir Putin as Self (archive footage) and Donald Trump as Self (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Panama Papers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Panama Papers page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Panama Papers (2018)?
- In US, The Panama Papers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Panama Papers worth watching?
- The Panama Papers holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Panama Papers?
- The Panama Papers stars Elijah Wood, Lionel Messi, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.
- When was The Panama Papers released?
- The Panama Papers was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.