Citizenfour

2014·Movie
1h 53min·R
IMDb8.0Metacritic887.6Rotten Tomatoes96%87%

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Citizenfour fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

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.
Edward SnowdenGovernment SurveillancePrivacy RightsDocumentary ThrillerPolitical IntrigueSocial CommentaryWhistleblower StoryReal-Life EventsContemporary Issues

Crew

Directed by:
Laura Poitras
Written by:
Laura Poitras
Produced by:
Steven Soderbergh, Jeff Skoll, Laura Poitras
Composed by:
Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Matthias Lempert

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Citizenfour

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Where can I stream Citizenfour legally?

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Is Citizenfour worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Citizenfour rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Citizenfour?

1 h 53 min

Citizenfour runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Citizenfour?

Critics92
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate Citizenfour higher (92) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Citizenfour in?

EnglishGermanPortuguese

It was made in English, with some German, Portuguese. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Citizenfour?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Citizenfour in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Citizenfour use?

Drone of DreadRubik's Cube: International Genius SymbolSinister SurveillanceSpy SpeakHydra ProblemTitle DropIncredibly Obvious BugBig Brother Is WatchingProperly ParanoidTrust PasswordSelf-Sacrifice SchemeClark Kentingand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Citizenfour, including Drone of Dread, Rubik's Cube: International Genius Symbol, Sinister Surveillance.

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