The Dissident
“The untold story of the murder that shook the world.”
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.
Where to watch The Dissident in United States
Can I watch The Dissident in United States? Yes — you can stream The Dissident in United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Dissident streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Zee5, VI movies and tv | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| Canada | Hoopla | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Dissident
The Dissident is a 2020 English-language documentary film directed by Bryan Fogel. The cast is led by Jamal Khashoggi, Omar Abdulaziz, Prince Mohammed bin Salman al Saud. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel.
The Dissident was produced by Diamond Docs and Human Rights Foundation and made in Turkey and United States of America. It was released on December 25, 2020, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Bryan Fogel
- Writers
- Bryan Fogel, Mark Monroe
- Release date
- December 25, 2020
- OTT release
- December 18, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Turkey, United States of America
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Diamond Docs, Human Rights Foundation
The Dissident cast & crew
The Dissident was directed by Bryan Fogel and written by Bryan Fogel and Mark Monroe.
The cast features Jamal Khashoggi as Self (archive footage), Omar Abdulaziz as Self - Interviewee, Prince Mohammed bin Salman al Saud as Self (Footage), İrfan Fidan as Self - Public Prosecutor, Agnès Callamard as Self - Interviewee, and Hatice Cengiz as Self - Interviewee.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Mark Monroe and Bryan Fogel.
Is The Dissident worth watching?
The Dissident holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 122 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Dissident is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Dissident
In United States, you can stream The Dissident on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 18, 2020.
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Cast of The Dissident
Jamal Khashoggi
Self (archive footage)
Omar Abdulaziz
Self - Interviewee
Prince Mohammed bin Salman al Saud
Self (Footage)
İrfan Fidan
Self - Public Prosecutor
Agnès Callamard
Self - Interviewee
Hatice Cengiz
Self - Interviewee
John O. Brennan
Self - Interviewee
Fahrettin Altun
Self - Interviewee
Anthony J. Ferrante
Self - Interviewee
Abdulhamit Gul
Self - Interviewee
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
Bob Corker
Self (archive footage)
The Dissident — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Dissident in United States?
The Dissident is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free in United States.
▸Is The Dissident on Kanopy?
Yes — The Dissident is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Dissident in?
The Dissident is originally in English, with audio tracks including Arabic, English, Turkish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Dissident?
The Dissident runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is The Dissident rated?
The Dissident is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 122 ratings.
▸When did The Dissident release on OTT?
The Dissident became available digitally on December 18, 2020.
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