Where to watch
Show all servicesThe Dissident Videos
The Dissident Photos
Movie Info
Cast & Crew
Director
Writer
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer
News & Interviews for The Dissident
Critic Reviews for The Dissident
All Critics (57) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (55) | Rotten (2)
-
Told from various perspectives, including the journalist's fiancee Hatice Cengiz, it's another winner from the director of the Oscar-winning "Icarus."
January 16, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… -
This film made me think of the plight of journalists writ large.
January 12, 2021 | Full Review… -
It should be required viewing for anyone who cares about free speech and democracy.
January 12, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… -
Thorough and competent, The Dissident works as an essential political documentary.
January 12, 2021 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
This is a somber piece of work; it's not likely to cheer anyone up. But if the details of the Khashoggi case aren't for the faint of heart, facing the facts squarely is at least somewhat cleansing.
January 12, 2021 | Full Review… -
But for all its wealth of detail and thematic ambition, The Dissident is a good documentary that never quite becomes great.
January 11, 2021 | Rating: B | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Dissident
There are no featured audience reviews for The Dissident at this time.
See All Audience ReviewsThe Dissident Quotes
There are no approved quotes yet for this movie.
Movie & TV guides
About Tomatometer
The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review
About Audience Score
The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher.
Verified