Risk (2017)
Overview
Capturing the story of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with unprecedented access, director Laura Poitras finds herself caught between the motives and contradictions of Assange and his inner circle in a documentary portrait of power, betrayal, truth and sacrifice.
Where to watch Risk
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount Plus, Paramount+, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | DocPlay | Apple TV, Beamafilm | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV |
| New Zealand | DocPlay | Apple TV, Beamafilm, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Sweden | Draken Film | Apple TV, SF Anytime | Apple TV, SF Anytime |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Risk in 8 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Risk about?
Capturing the story of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with unprecedented access, director Laura Poitras finds herself caught between the motives and contradictions of Assange and his inner circle in a documentary portrait of power, betrayal, truth and sacrifice. Risk is a Documentary, Crime movie, released on 2017-05-05, runtime 91 minutes.
Is Risk worth watching?
TMDB users rate Risk 6.6 out of 10 from 80 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Risk?
In the United States, Risk streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus and Paramount+ and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Laura Poitras
Cast
- Julian Assange as Self
- Sarah Harrison as Self
- Jacob Appelbaum as Self
- Joseph Farrell as Self
- Renata Avila as Self - Lawyer
- Jennifer Robinson as Self - Lawyer
- Erinn Clark as Self - Tor Project developer
- Laura Poitras as Self (voice)
- Ana Alban as Self - Ecuadorian ambassador
- Christine Assange as Self - Julian's mother
- Louis Bladel as Self - FBI counterintelligence
- Amal Clooney as Self
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Sources
Details and the 6.6/10 rating from Risk on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.