Citizen X

Film - 1995 - Crime, Drama, History

The story

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.

Directed by

Chris Gerolmo

Starring

Stephen Rea, Donald Sutherland, Max von Sydow, Jeffrey DeMunn, Joss Ackland, John Wood

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 7.4 out of 10

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Film · 1995 · Crime · Drama · History

Citizen X

78% match1h 45mMA15+
HBO Max
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Citizen X shares real DNA with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix; stars Imelda Staunton, who you rate.

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The story

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.

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IMDb
7.4 / 10
27k votes
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86%
Tomatometer
3.53 / 5
16k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.2 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreCrime, Drama, History
Runtime1h 45m
RatedMA15+
Release1995-02-25
Where to watch
HBO Max
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