Genocide (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1982, Genocide is a drama, history and documentary film directed by Arnold Schwartzman, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The mass murder of Jewish people by the Nazi regime is chronicled, with a warning that anti-Semitism is on the rise and the events of the Holocaust could happen again. The history of European Jewish culture and events before and during the Holocaust are seen in newsreels, photographs, and animated segments. The words of the victims of the era are read, and footage from the liberation os a concentration camp is shown.
Who’s in it. Genocide stars Elizabeth Taylor as Narrator (voice), Orson Welles as Narrator (voice), Simon Wiesenthal as Self and Neville Chamberlain as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Genocide has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Genocide page.
If you liked it. Fans of Genocide tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Genocide (1982)?
- In US, Genocide is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Genocide worth watching?
- Genocide holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Genocide?
- Genocide stars Elizabeth Taylor, Orson Welles, Simon Wiesenthal, Neville Chamberlain and Winston Churchill.
- When was Genocide released?
- Genocide was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.