The Panama Papers(2018)
376 journalists working in 76 countries expose how the rich play hide and keep
The Panama Papers Synopsis
A documentary feature film about the biggest global corruption scandal in history, and the hundreds of journalists who risked their lives to break the story.
The Panama Papers (2018) is a documentary and crime film directed by Alex Winter, released on October 6, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Elijah Wood, Bastian Obermayer, Katrin Langhans and Frederik Obermaier. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 67 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Winter
- Writers:
- Alex Winter
- Producers:
- Alex Winter, Robert Friedman, Glen Zipper
- Cinematographer:
- E.J. Enríquez
- Composer:
- Pedro Bromfman
- Production:
- Field of Vision, Bungalow Media + Entertainment, Great Point Media
- Status:
- Released
The Panama Papers (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Panama Papers before you stream it.
The Panama Papers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elijah Wood
as John Doe (voice)
Bastian Obermayer
as Self - Investigative Reporter, Süddeutsche Zeitung
- Katrin Langhans
Katrin Langhans
as Self - Investigative Reporter, Süddeutsche Zeitung
- Frederik Obermaier
Frederik Obermaier
as Self - Investigative Reporter, Süddeutsche Zeitung
- Marina Walker Guevara
Marina Walker Guevara
as Self - Deputy Director, ICIJ
- Gerard Ryle
Gerard Ryle
as Self - Director, ICIJ
- Emilia Díaz-Struck
Emilia Díaz-Struck
as Self - Research Editor & Latin American Coordinator, ICIJ
- Matthew Caruana Galizia
Matthew Caruana Galizia
as Self - Data Analyst, ICIJ Malta
- Kevin Hall
Kevin Hall
as Self - Investigative Reporter, McClatchy D.C.
- Marisa Taylor
Marisa Taylor
as Self - Investigative Reporter, formerly McClatchy
- Jóhannes Kr. Kristjánsson
Jóhannes Kr. Kristjánsson
as Self - Investigative Reporter, Reykjavik Media
- Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson
as Self - Prime Minister of Iceland (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Alex Winter, written by Alex Winter, produced by Alex Winter, Robert Friedman and Glen Zipper.
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The Panama Papers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 67 ratings.
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The Panama Papers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Panama Papers online?
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The Panama Papers (2018) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Panama Papers?
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The main cast of The Panama Papers (2018) includes Elijah Wood, Bastian Obermayer, Katrin Langhans, Frederik Obermaier and Marina Walker Guevara. The film was directed by Alex Winter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Panama Papers released?
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The Panama Papers was released on October 6, 2018 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Panama Papers worth watching?
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The Panama Papers (2018) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 67 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 The Panama Papers?
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