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Citizen Penn (2021): Cast & Ratings

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Citizen Penn is a 2021 documentary directed by Don Hardy Jr., starring Sean Penn, Anderson Cooper and Ann Lee. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Metascore
69
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Citizen Penn (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Don Hardy Jr.
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Citizen Penn About?

The premise of Citizen Penn without spoilers.

Following Haiti's catastrophic earthquake, this documentary explores Sean Penn's journey as he shifts from aid worker to humanitarian leader. It chronicles over ten years of rebuilding efforts, showcasing the immense challenges and remarkable successes encountered by Penn and his team. The film highlights the complexities of disaster relief and long-term recovery in a nation striving to rebuild.

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Cast & crew

Citizen Penn Cast

Sean Penn leads the cast, with Anderson Cooper and Ann Lee. Directed by Don Hardy Jr.; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Don Hardy Jr.

More films directed by Don Hardy Jr., best-rated first: Pick of the Litter, The Human Experiment, Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents and Witch Hunt.

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Ratings

Citizen Penn Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Citizen Penn 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic.

Videos

Citizen Penn Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Citizen Penn.

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FAQ

Citizen Penn FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Citizen Penn, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Citizen Penn?

Citizen Penn runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Citizen Penn released?

Citizen Penn was released on May 6, 2021.

Who directed Citizen Penn?

Citizen Penn was directed by Don Hardy Jr.

More films by Don Hardy Jr.

Who is in the cast of Citizen Penn?

Citizen Penn stars Sean Penn, Anderson Cooper and Ann Lee, among 4 credited actors.

How is Citizen Penn rated?

Citizen Penn has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic and 4.2/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Citizen Penn have a post-credit scene?

No. Citizen Penn has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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