Documentaries have become more than just a source of entertainment. Several documentaries offer refreshing perspectives and reveal overlooked details by shedding light on situations or incidents from the past. Streaming platforms are also home to plenty of such gems for audiences to binge-watch.

One such documentary is the nearly eight-year-old Active Measures. Even after all these years, the documentary frequently makes the rounds on social media, with many people curious to learn more about it and eager to watch it. So, here is a look at how to watch Active Measures online in 2026.

Active Measures is available to rent on Prime Video for $2.99 and Apple TV for $3.99. The documentary previously premiered at the Hot Docs festival in Toronto in April 2018. A few months later, on August 31, 2018, the documentary film was released by Super LTD.

It reportedly turns the spotlight on one of the most successful espionage operations in Russian history, the US presidential election of 2016. Filmmakers also reportedly focused on the life of Vladimir Putin and much more, which is worth a look. John McCain, Hillary Clinton, and Michael McFaul make appearance in the documentary film.

The documentary film is directed by Jack Bryan. He is the son of Shelby Bryan and is well known for his work directing the documentary Life After Dark: The Story of Siberia Bar, which was released in 2019. Jack Bryan, Marley Clements, and Laura DuBois are the producers of the film. 

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Apart from the documentary film Active Measures, there are other documentaries focusing on lesser-known and pressing isues and details across the globe. Another such feature documentary focusing on a very different situation is The Big Boom!.

The Big Boom! documentary is directed by Swiss filmmaker Gabriel Tejedor. The film follows Tejedor’s exploration of the Bulgarian town of Kazanlak, home to the Arsenal factory. As the town’s main employer, the arms industry has provided livelihoods to thousands of people through manufacture of weapons and ammunition for global markets. Tejedor explores the place through the lives of four residents. 

Ahead of its premiere in IDFA’s Frontlight program, the film was acquired by Lightdox, as reported by Variety. Tejedor is well known for his work on Rue Mayskaya and Kombinat, both of which were selected for documentary film festivals, including IDFA and Visions du Réel. Now, he is set to bring yet another masterpiece worth looking out for this year.

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