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Where to Watch The Act of Killing(2012)
“A story of killers who win and the society they build.”
Looking for where to watch The Act of Killing? You can currently find The Act of Killing online through Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Fandango At Home. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
In this chilling and groundbreaking documentary, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various film genres. As they recreate their past atrocities, the line between reality and performance blurs, exposing the lingering impact of Indonesia's 1965-66 anti-communist purge and the unsettling psychology of its perpetrators.
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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. It doesn't yet have widely-aggregated ratings. 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.
You can watch The Act of Killing for free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome — no subscription required, so it's the easiest option if you don't already pay for a streaming service.
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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).
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