The Report (2019)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,133 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 2019-09-12
Runtime: 119 minutes
Where to watch The Report
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: YouTube Free, Prime Video (free with ads), Amazon MX Player
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The story of Daniel Jones, lead investigator for the US Senate’s sweeping study into the CIA's Detention and Interrogation Program, which was found to be brutal, immoral and ineffective. With the truth at stake, Jones battled tirelessly to make public what many in power sought to keep hidden.
The Report parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Report is a political drama depicting CIA torture and interrogation practices.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts torture and waterboarding as part of the CIA's interrogation program, based on true events.
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
Cast
- Adam Driver as Daniel Jones
- Annette Bening as Dianne Feinstein
- Jon Hamm as Denis McDonough
- Sarah Goldberg as April
- Michael C. Hall as Thomas Eastman
- Douglas Hodge as James Mitchell
- Fajer Al-Kaisi as Ali Soufan
- Ted Levine as John Brennan
- Jennifer Morrison as Caroline Krass
- Tim Blake Nelson as Raymond Nathan
The Report FAQ
Is The Report good?
The Report has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,133 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Report?
In the US you can stream The Report on Prime Video and watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player.
Is The Report OK for kids?
The Report is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Report is a political drama depicting CIA torture and interrogation practices.
What movies are like The Report?
If you liked The Report, try Argo, Nothing But the Truth, Zero Dark Thirty and United 93.