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The Report

2019Movie1 h 59 minR

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic667.1Rotten Tomatoes83%82%
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic667.1Rotten Tomatoes83%82%

Summary

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.

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  • Draws you into power games.
  • Holds up a mirror.
  • Feels like real life.
  • Keeps you guessing.
  • Pays off your patience.

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