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The Dissident

2020·Movie
1h 59min·PG-13
82
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A , documentary: , but gripping, .

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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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.
Political ThrillerBiographical DocumentaryInternational IntrigueJournalistic InvestigationHuman RightsCover-Up ConspiracyReal-World EventsGlobal PoliticsTrue Crime

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Where can I stream The Dissident legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Dissident worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Dissident rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Dissident?

1 h 59 min

The Dissident runs 1 h 59 min.

Will The Dissident make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare.

Is The Dissident plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Both, in balance. It gives its characters as much weight as its plot.

Can I half-watch The Dissident?

Easy watchDemanding

Mostly, yes. It asks for some focus, but our viewing guide says you can drop in and out.

Is The Dissident good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really. Our viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will The Dissident scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No. It's tense rather than scary.

Will I feel good after watching The Dissident?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.

Is The Dissident based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Dissident?

Critics89
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate The Dissident higher (89) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Dissident in?

EnglishArabicTurkish

It was made in English, with some Arabic, Turkish. Produced in Türkiye, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Dissident?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dissident in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.