The Program

2024

Documentary

5
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 83% · 1 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 83% · 50 ratings
IMDb Rating 7.1/10 10 1050 1.1K

ufo government cover-up public speaking investigative journalism ufo conspiracy government agency

Director

James Fox Photo
James Fox

Top cast

Peter Coyote Photo
Peter Coyote as (self)
Ryan Graves Photo
Ryan Graves as Self
Scott Bray Photo
Scott Bray as Self - U.S. Naval Intelligence Deputy Director
André Carson Photo
André Carson as Self - D-IN, Intelligence Subcmte. on Counterterrorism
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945.6 MB
1280*720
English 2.0
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29.97 fps
1 hr 42 min
Seeds 10
1.71 GB
1920*1080
English 2.0
NR
us  de  es  fr  it  pt  
29.97 fps
1 hr 42 min
Seeds 28

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by knifemagnet 6 / 10

Falls short of Fox's prior work

The Program has an interesting start as it seems to attempt to shine a light on a reported, and beyond government oversight, crash retrieval program that has been in existence for some eighty years. As hyped as I was going into this film I was ultimately disappointed - it simply provides cliff notes to information gleaned from public Congressional hearings and tidbits from witnesses: if you have been following all of this on your own there is little to be had here. Some witnesses are included despite them saying nothing, and that paints a telling picture of just how muddy this entire endeavor is, despite people believing we are on the path to disclosure. Yes, that's right, in the year 2025 it says more to say nothing - "I can't comment about that" effectively is a comment 'about that'. Quite sad. For me this tends to go off the rails a bit when it begins diverting off the trajectory of 'the program' and, once more, into witness scenarios - the sort you see on every other UFO/UAP/ET documentary or cable series.Then you have the issue of witness integrity... And I sure do not envy James Fox for attempting to vet these people. One of his witnesses began to tell a slightly different story - that goes on to a very sensational arc - on a podcast: this part of this witness' story was not told in this film. This was so bad that, during yet another podcast with this 'witness', Fox threatened to leave if the witness was going to entertain discussing that story... That part of the witness' story by the way, despite spending time with James Fox and being interviewed etc, was never told to James. What's more, this same witness includes a massive detail in his story in this film that was left out in a podcast interview - which makes little sense (if you see a craft why is it left out here and there?). What that says to me is that this specific witness it not as credible as he may seem. Was this witness lying outright? I doubt it. But it is rather odd and a red flag. For some that might equate to Fox taking a hit in the credibility department... I do not hold him responsible. I do believe Fox is trying to inform and build momentum towards disclosure and, as a non-omnipotent human, he can only do so much in validating a witness. Some problematic people may slip through the cracks. I will not comment on this witness more than you can look for yourself on YouTube by looking at, perhaps, Julian Dorey's podcast.So all in all, this is a very mixed bag. The Phenomenon and Moment of Contact both tower over this. As someone that has been into this subject since I was a kid I do look forward to more from James.
Reviewed by John_Human 8 / 10

A great introduction to modern UAP-ology

This IS the most up to date documentary on the phenomena. The pacing and the editing left a lot of room to digest the revelatory substance. There is no doubt, something is going on.The first 2/3's of this documentary are some of the most important points to understand about modern phenomena. The normal person who doesn't know much or anything about the topic will face undeniable facts, from reputable sources. It was a perfect way to show anyone, that this topic is something to take seriously.However, I am left with questions and potential motives about some of the witnesses/interviews, feeling very skeptical about one in particular.Overall, it is a fantastic documentary. One that I would share with my friends (and some of my fam).
Reviewed by plaptas 8 / 10

Great summary for those interested in the topic

James Fox delivered a really good overview and summary on what's been going on in the government for the past few years in regards to the UFO/UAP topic. Don't be fooled, if this was a show presenting you a proof that this topic is real and we have alien invasion on the way, you would hear it in all news stations. What The Program does well is at least showing you that the topic of UFOs shouldn't be dismissed or ridiculed as there are many government, intelligence and military officials and who have been involved in it for years. What would be great is to make it more a documentary and less drama music and the deep voice of the narrator which is a bit childish for me. Anyway, best one I've seen so far. Well done James!
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