The Dissident
2020, English. Directed by Bryan Fogel.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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7.2/10 from 126 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Dissident
The Dissident is streaming on Zee5 and VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bryan FogelDirector
- Jamal KhashoggiSelf (archive footage)
- Omar AbdulazizSelf - Interviewee
- Prince Mohammed bin Salman al SaudSelf (Footage)
- İrfan FidanSelf - Public Prosecutor
- Agnès CallamardSelf - Interviewee
- Hatice CengizSelf - Interviewee
- John O. BrennanSelf - Interviewee
- Fahrettin AltunSelf - Interviewee
- Anthony J. FerranteSelf - Interviewee
- Abdulhamit GulSelf - Interviewee
- Donald TrumpSelf (archive footage)
- Bob CorkerSelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 25 December 2020
- Country
- Turkey, United States of America
- Written by
- Bryan Fogel, Mark Monroe
- Box office
- $57K
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The Dissident: quick answers
Is The Dissident worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 126 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dissident?
The Dissident runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Dissident have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Dissident. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Dissident parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Dissident is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Dissident on?
The Dissident is streaming on Zee5 and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dissident?
If you liked The Dissident, try A Toxic Love Story, Come See Me in the Good Light, Voyeur.
Who directed The Dissident?
The Dissident (2020) was directed by Bryan Fogel and stars Jamal Khashoggi, Omar Abdulaziz, Prince Mohammed bin Salman al Saud.