Where to watch The Act of Killing (2012) in the UK
The Act of Killing (2012) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
A story of killers who win and the society they build.
In this chilling and groundbreaking documentary, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various film genres. As they recreate their past atrocities, the line between reality and performance blurs, exposing the lingering impact of Indonesia's 1965-66 anti-communist purge and the unsettling psychology of its perpetrators.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Act of Killing.
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Anwar CongoSelf - Executioner in 1965
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Herman KotoSelf - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader
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Syamsul ArifinSelf - Governor of North Sumatra
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Ibrahim SinikSelf - Newspaper Publisher
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Yapto SoerjosoemarnoSelf - Leader of Pancasila Youth
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Safit PardedeSelf - Local Paramilitary Leader
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Jusuf KallaSelf - Vice President of Indonesia
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Adi ZulkadrySelf - Fellow Executioner in 1965
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Where can I watch The Act of Killing in the UK?
The Act of Killing (2012) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.
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Can I buy a digital copy of The Act of Killing?
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