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Citizen Kane

“Some called him a hero...others called him a heel.”

8.019411h 59mMysteryDrama
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Citizen Kane at a glance

Citizen Kane is a 1941 mystery and drama film, running 1h 59m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

U age rating1h 59mMysteryDrama

Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1941-04-17
Runtime
1h 59m
Genres
Mystery, Drama
Director
Orson Welles
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
8.0 / 10 · 6,318 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

Newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane is taken from his mother as a boy and made the ward of a rich industrialist. As a result, every well-meaning, tyrannical or self-destructive move he makes for the rest of his life appears in some way to be a reaction to that deeply wounding event.

Cast

14 names
Orson WellesCharles Foster Kane
Joseph CottenJedediah Leland
Dorothy ComingoreSusan Alexander Kane
Ray CollinsJim W. Gettys
George CoulourisWalter Parks Thatcher
Agnes MooreheadMary Kane
Paul StewartRaymond
Ruth WarrickEmily Norton Kane
Erskine SanfordHerbert Carter
William AllandJerry Thompson/Narrator
Everett SloaneMr. Bernstein
Fortunio BonanovaSignor Matiste
Gus SchillingJohn
Philip Van ZandtMr. Rawlston

Questions about Citizen Kane

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Where can I watch Citizen Kane in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Citizen Kane is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Citizen Kane suitable for children?

Citizen Kane is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is Citizen Kane about?

Newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane is taken from his mother as a boy and made the ward of a rich industrialist. As a result, every well-meaning, tyrannical or self-destructive move he makes for the rest of his life appears in some way to be a reaction to that deeply wounding event.

How long is Citizen Kane?

Citizen Kane runs for 1h 59m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Citizen Kane trailer?

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