---
title: "The Panama Papers"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-panama-papers-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 551653
imdb_id: "tt8951058"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 67
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Panama Papers (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-panama-papers-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Panama Papers is a 2018 documentary and crime film directed by Alex Winter and released in the United States on October 6, 2018. The feature-length documentary has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes. The film focuses on the biggest global corruption scandal in history and details the efforts of hundreds of journalists who risked their lives to break the story. Specifically, the documentary follows 376 journalists working across 76 countries as they expose how the rich play hide and keep. The cast includes Bastian Obermayer, Katrin Langhans, Frederik Obermaier, and Marnia Walker Guevara. The production examines this major international event and the collaborative journalistic investigation behind it.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alex Winter
- **Networks / Studios**: Field of Vision, Bungalow Media + Entertainment, Great Point Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Elijah Wood** as *John Doe (voice)*
- **Bastian Obermayer** as *Self - Investigative Reporter, Süddeutsche Zeitung*
- **Katrin Langhans** as *Self - Investigative Reporter, Süddeutsche Zeitung*
- **Frederik Obermaier** as *Self - Investigative Reporter, Süddeutsche Zeitung*
- **Marina Walker Guevara** as *Self - Deputy Director, ICIJ*
- **Gerard Ryle** as *Self - Director, ICIJ*
- **Emilia Díaz-Struck** as *Self - Research Editor & Latin American Coordinator, ICIJ*
- **Matthew Caruana Galizia** as *Self - Data Analyst, ICIJ Malta*
- **Kevin Hall** as *Self - Investigative Reporter, McClatchy D.C.*
- **Marisa Taylor** as *Self - Investigative Reporter, formerly McClatchy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Panama Papers online?
The Panama Papers is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Panama Papers worth watching?
The Panama Papers holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 67 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Panama Papers and when was it released?
The Panama Papers is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Panama Papers?
The Panama Papers was directed by Alex Winter.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Panama Papers — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/551653)
- [The Panama Papers (2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8951058/)
- [The Panama Papers (2018) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/551653-the-panama-papers/cast)

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