Citizenfour (2014)
Kernel Score: 86% · 1,387 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Documentary
Released: 2014-10-10
Runtime: 113 minutes
Where to watch Citizenfour
- Free with ads: Hoopla, Fawesome, The CW, Fandango at Home, YouTube Free
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Citizenfour parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Citizenfour is an R-rated documentary chronicling journalists' meetings with NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Laura Poitras
Cast
- Edward Snowden as Self
- Glenn Greenwald as Self
- Laura Poitras as Self
- William Binney as Self
- Barack Obama as Self
- Jacob Appelbaum as Self
- Julian Assange as Self
- Jeremy Scahill as Self
- Kevin Bankston as Self
- Ewen MacAskill as Self
Citizenfour FAQ
Is Citizenfour good?
Citizenfour has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,387 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Citizenfour?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, The CW, Fandango at Home and YouTube Free and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Citizenfour OK for kids?
Citizenfour is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Citizenfour is an R-rated documentary chronicling journalists' meetings with NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.
What movies are like Citizenfour?
If you liked Citizenfour, try Snowden, For Sama, Pamela, A Love Story and Sicko.