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The Act of Killing (2012), directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, is a documentary documentary and is available to stream on 5 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.2/10 and 96% on Rotten Tomatoes from 752 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Originally released in 2012, it's now a streaming staple.
The film stars Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, and Syamsul Arifin. At 159 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.
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- No — The Act of Killing isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- The Act of Killing is available to stream for free on Kanopy, Fawesome in the US.
- No — The Act of Killing isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- Yes — The Act of Killing is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Fawesome in the US.
- The Act of Killing runs 2h 39m (159 minutes total).
- IMDb 8.2/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 92/100.
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