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Capitalism: A Love Story

2009Movie2 h 8 minR

DocumentaryHistory
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic617.0Rotten Tomatoes74%74%

A layered, melancholic documentary movie about class and money and society.

Good for friends night · party vibe · drop-in friendly

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Feels like

  • Michael Moore Documentary
  • Social Critique
  • Economic Inequality
  • Political Commentary
  • Satirical Approach
  • Class Warfare
  • American Society
  • Bleak Outlook

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Michael Moore
Written by
Michael Moore
Produced by
Michael Moore
Music by
Jeff Gibbs

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Facts

September 6, 2009 · 2 h 8 min · R

Released
September 6, 2009
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$17 million
Available in
59 countries

Tropes

Hiding Behind Religion, That Poor Cat, You Keep Using That Word +5

  • Hiding Behind Religion
  • That Poor Cat
  • You Keep Using That Word
  • Historical Domain Character
  • Corrupt Corporate Executive
  • Spiritual Successor
  • Capitalism Is Bad
  • Harsher in Hindsight

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Where can I stream Capitalism: A Love Story?

KanopyHooplaPlexLionsgate+StarzTubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Capitalism: A Love Story streams on Lionsgate+, Starz, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Capitalism: A Love Story worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Capitalism: A Love Story plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Capitalism: A Love Story a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$17 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 87% of its budget.