Citizenfour
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Citizenfour
Where can I watch Citizenfour in the United States?
Citizenfour is available to stream on Philo, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Hoopla, Fawesome, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Citizenfour for free?
Citizenfour streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, Fawesome, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Citizenfour?
Citizenfour scores 7.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Citizenfour?
Citizenfour stars Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald, Laura Poitras, William Binney, and Barack Obama. Laura Poitras is the director.
How long is Citizenfour?
Citizenfour runs 1h 53m (113 minutes).
When did Citizenfour come out?
Citizenfour was released on October 10, 2014.
Which studio made Citizenfour?
Citizenfour was produced by Participant, HBO Documentary Films, and The Bertha Foundation in Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
How much did Citizenfour make at the box office?
Citizenfour grossed $3,003,169 worldwide.
What languages is Citizenfour in?
Citizenfour is in English, German, and Portuguese, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.