Citizen K (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2019, Citizen K is a documentary film directed by Alex Gibney, running about 126 minutes. “Oligarch. Prisoner. Dissident.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The strange case of Mikhail Khodorkovsky — once believed to be the wealthiest man in Russia — who rocketed to prosperity and prominence in the 1990s, served a decade in prison, and became an unlikely martyr for the anti-Putin movement.
Who’s in it. Citizen K stars Leonid Nevzlin as Self, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Boris Berezovsky and Igor Malashenko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Citizen K has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Citizen K page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Citizen K (2019)?
- In US, Citizen K is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Citizen K worth watching?
- Citizen K holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Citizen K?
- Citizen K stars Leonid Nevzlin, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Boris Berezovsky, Igor Malashenko and Alexey Navalny.
- When was Citizen K released?
- Citizen K was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.