Armie Hammer’s banned thriller made free to watch for 48 hours
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter A new film starring Armie Hammer, Citizen Vigilante, has been made available for free viewing on social media platform X for a limited 48-hour window, sparking renewed debate over its controversial content and the actor’s return to the screen. The German-produced action-thriller, directed by Uwe Boll, sees Hammer portray a businessman who transforms into a vigilante, targeting violent criminals, rapists, and corrupt judges. Released earlier this month, the film has drawn significant criticism for its extreme violence and alleged anti-immigration stance. Germany notably refused to grant it a rating, effectively banning its release within the country. The film’s official X account announced its free availability on Thursday, describing it as “the movie Hollywood doesn’t want you to see,” with access concluding at 3pm BST on Saturday, 27 June. Director, writer, and producer Boll explained in a series of posts that the …

