
While They Watched
2015, English. Directed by Jake J. Smith.
Documentary about North Korea, set in the future after the regime has collapsed. Harnessing the power of hindsight the film questions the morality of the current inaction by regional and global powers towards the North Korean dictatorship.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 August 2015
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jake J. Smith
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How long is While They Watched?
While They Watched runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is While They Watched on?
While They Watched isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like While They Watched?
If you liked While They Watched, try Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, The Untold History Of The United States, 9/11: Inside the President's War Room.
Who directed While They Watched?
While They Watched (2015) was directed by Jake J. Smith and stars Derek Chouinard, Miles Meili.