How long is Citizen X?

Citizen X is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Citizen X rated?

Citizen X is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Citizen X?

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Citizen X (1995) runs 1 h 45 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.2 from 407 TMDB members. Based on the true story of a Russian serial killer who, over many years, claimed victim to over 50 people. His victims were mostly under the age of 17. In what was then a communists state, the police investigations were hampered by bureaucracy, incompetence and those in power. The story is told from the viewpoint of the detective in charge of the case.

Runtime: 1 h 45 min — ends 9:45 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: February 25, 1995
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 407 votes
Director: Chris Gerolmo
Starring: Stephen Rea, Donald Sutherland, Max von Sydow, Jeffrey DeMunn
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).

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How long is Citizen X?: Citizen X is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Citizen X rated?: Citizen X is rated R in the US.
Is Citizen X a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Citizen X?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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