The Dissident (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2020, The Dissident is a documentary film directed by Bryan Fogel, running about 119 minutes. “The untold story of the murder that shook the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappears after entering Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul, his fiancée and dissidents around the world are left to piece together the clues to a brutal murder and expose a global cover up perpetrated by the very country he loved.
Who’s in it. The Dissident stars Jamal Khashoggi as Self (archive footage), Omar Abdulaziz as Self - Interviewee, Agnès Callamard as Self - Interviewee and Hatice Cengiz as Self - Interviewee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Dissident has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $57K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Dissident page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dissident 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 The Dissident (2020)?
- In US, The Dissident is available to 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 The Dissident worth watching?
- The Dissident holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dissident?
- The Dissident stars Jamal Khashoggi, Omar Abdulaziz, Agnès Callamard, Hatice Cengiz and İrfan Fidan.
- When was The Dissident released?
- The Dissident was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.