Citizen X (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1995, Citizen X is a drama and crime film directed by Chris Gerolmo, running about 105 minutes. “You don't want to know what he does... You just want to know when he's caught.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.
Who’s in it. Citizen X stars Stephen Rea as Lt. Viktor Burakov, Donald Sutherland as Col. Mikhail Fetisov, Max von Sydow as Dr. Alexandr Bukhanovsky and Jeffrey DeMunn as Andrei Chikatilo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Citizen X has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Citizen X page.
If you liked it. Fans of Citizen X tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Citizen X (1995)?
- In US, Citizen X is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Citizen X worth watching?
- Citizen X holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Citizen X?
- Citizen X stars Stephen Rea, Donald Sutherland, Max von Sydow, Jeffrey DeMunn and Joss Ackland.
- When was Citizen X released?
- Citizen X was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.