Risk
“How much of your own life are you willing to risk”
Where to watch Risk in Canada
Risk is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
About Risk
Risk is a 2017 movie in the Documentary and Crime genres, directed by Laura Poitras, starring Julian Assange, Sarah Harrison and Jacob Appelbaum. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 76 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Risk in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Risk trailer
Overview
Capturing the story of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with unprecedented access, director Laura Poitras finds herself caught between the motives and contradictions of Assange and his inner circle in a documentary portrait of power, betrayal, truth and sacrifice.
Top cast
Julian Assange
Self
Sarah Harrison
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Jacob Appelbaum
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Joseph Farrell
Self
Renata Avila
Self - Lawyer
Jennifer Robinson
Self - Lawyer
Erinn Clark
Self - Tor Project developer
Laura Poitras
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Ana Alban
Self - Ecuadorian ambassador
Christine Assange
Self - Julian's mother
Louis Bladel
Self - FBI counterintelligence
Amal Clooney
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Roger Dingledine
Self - Tor Project
Daniel Ellsberg
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Tamer Gadalla
Self - TE Data Managing Director
Lady Gaga
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Amy Goodman
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Kristinn Hrafnsson
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Helena Kennedy
Self - Lawyer
Gavin MacFadyen
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Risk in Canada?+
In Canada, Risk is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Risk on Netflix?+
Risk is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Risk?+
Risk has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Who stars in Risk?+
Risk stars Julian Assange, Sarah Harrison, Jacob Appelbaum, Joseph Farrell and Renata Avila.
When did Risk come out?+
Risk is a 2017 movie directed by Laura Poitras.
What genre is Risk?+
Risk is Documentary and Crime film.
Who directed Risk?+
Risk was directed by Laura Poitras.
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