Ready to watch 'Active Measures'? How to see the 2018 documentary film
Trying to track down the documentary Active Measures and actually watch it—here’s how to do it.
Curious where to watch the political doc that keeps resurfacing online? In the U.S., Active Measures isn’t sitting on a big subscription service right now — it ’s a straightforward digital rental.
Rent it on Prime Video for $2.99 or Apple TV for $3.99.
What the film covers
Released in 2018, the documentary digs into Russia’s alleged interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, tracing political ties and tactics while also spending time on the rise and rule of Vladimir Putin. The film lays out its case through a mix of timelines, on-camera interviews, and archival material.
Notable interviewees include:
- John McCain
- Hillary Clinton
- Michael McFaul (former U.S. Ambassador to Russia)
Release and credits
The movie first screened at Toronto’s Hot Docs festival in April 2018 and opened in the U.S. on August 31, 2018 via distributor Super LTD. It’s directed by Jack Bryan, who later made the 2019 documentary Life After Dark: The Story of Siberia Bar. Producers on Active Measures are Bryan, Marley Clements, and Laura DuBois.
As of 2026, U.S. viewers can rent Active Measures for $2.99–$3.99 on major digital platforms.