Citizen Kane 1941
One man's last word becomes the greatest mystery of his life
Following the death of publishing tycoon Charles Foster Kane, reporters scramble to uncover the meaning of his final utterance: 'Rosebud.'
When a powerful newspaper magnate dies whispering a single cryptic word, a team of journalists is sent to decode it. As they dig through the recollections of those who knew him, they discover that the man everyone thought they understood was far more complicated than his public image suggested.
Where to watch Citizen Kane
Is Citizen Kane worth watching?
Yes. It's rated 8.2/10 on IMDb, which puts it among the best-reviewed films there. A safe pick if you haven't seen it.
How long is Citizen Kane?
1h 59m: a standard movie-night length.
Is Citizen Kane OK for kids?
Rated PG in the US: fine for most kids, though some scenes may need a parent nearby.
Where can I stream Citizen Kane?
You can rent or buy it on Prime Video in the US (button above). For subscription services, JustWatch shows where it's streaming today, since that changes month to month.
- Released
- 1941
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Directed by
- Orson Welles
- Starring
- Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore
- Genre
- Drama, Mystery
- Box office
- $1,867,787
