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Minister. Messiah. Monster.

Documentary series that examines the Jonestown Massacre 40 years later.

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November 17, 2018 · November 18, 2018 · Ended

First aired: November 17, 2018
Last aired: November 18, 2018
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating: TV-14
Content: Violence, Drug Use, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary, Crime, News
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 11 countries

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Where can I stream Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle?

In the United States, Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle streams on Philo, AMC+, YouTube TV, Sundance Now, and Spectrum On Demand, and it is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle worth watching?

73

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDrug useSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, drug use, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle?

3 h

About 3 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2018.

Will I feel good after watching Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.