Risk(2017)
How much of your own life are you willing to risk
Risk Synopsis
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.
Risk (2017) is a documentary and crime film directed by Laura Poitras, released on May 5, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Julian Assange, Sarah Harrison, Jacob Appelbaum and Joseph Farrell. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 79 ratings.
- Director:
- Laura Poitras
- Producers:
- Yoni Golijov, Brenda Coughlin, Laura Poitras
- Cinematographer:
- Katy Scoggin
- Production:
- Field of Vision, First Look Media, Topic Studios, Praxis Films Berlin
- Revenue:
- $197,621
- Status:
- Released
Risk (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Risk before you stream it.
Risk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Julian Assange
as Self
Sarah Harrison
as Self
Jacob Appelbaum
as Self
- Joseph Farrell
Joseph Farrell
as Self
- Renata Avila
Renata Avila
as Self - Lawyer
Jennifer Robinson
as Self - Lawyer
- Erinn Clark
Erinn Clark
as Self - Tor Project developer
Laura Poitras
as Self (voice)
- Ana Alban
Ana Alban
as Self - Ecuadorian ambassador
- Christine Assange
Christine Assange
as Self - Julian's mother
- Louis Bladel
Louis Bladel
as Self - FBI counterintelligence
Amal Clooney
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Laura Poitras, produced by Yoni Golijov, Brenda Coughlin and Laura Poitras.
Explore more Documentary titles
Risk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 79 ratings.
You may also like
Stolen: Heist of the Century
2025
O.J.: Made in America
2016
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
2025
Maria by Callas
2017
John Candy: I Like Me
2025
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
2022
2000 Meters to Andriivka
2025
HyperNormalisation
2016
Inside Job
2010
My Mom Jayne
2025
Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food
2023
All the Empty Rooms
2025
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
2015
The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
2019
Ronaldo
2015
Long Shot
2017
The Great Hack
2019
The Martha Mitchell Effect
2022
Navalny
2022
Misha and the Wolves
2021
Movies similar to Risk
Ram Raid Mums
2024
a landscape of survival
2023
The Net
1995
The Grab
2024
JFK: 24 Hours That Changed the World
2023
Fahrenheit 9/11
2004
Fantomas Unleashed
1965
An Inconvenient Truth
2006
Welcome To Canada
2016
Cuota No Mortuoria
2024
Sicko
2007
Skandal! Bringing Down Wirecard
2022
07004
2025
Visitor's Day
2017
Gunjal
2023
Guanajuato: Dissent and Diversity
2024
The Woman in White
1981
Breach
2007
Patrick and the Whale
2024
The Conductor
2022
Risk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Risk online?
+
Risk (2017) is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Risk?
+
The main cast of Risk (2017) includes Julian Assange, Sarah Harrison, Jacob Appelbaum, Joseph Farrell and Renata Avila. The film was directed by Laura Poitras. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Risk released?
+
Risk was released on May 5, 2017 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Risk worth watching?
+
Risk (2017) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 79 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Risk?
+
Yes. The official Risk trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.