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Capitalism: A Love Story

2009·Movie
2h 8min·R
69
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Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Class and money, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Complexity8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Ask not what your CEO can do for you, but what you can do for your CEO

Michael Moore comes home to the issue he's been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans (and by default, the rest of the world).
Michael Moore DocumentarySocial CritiqueEconomic InequalityPolitical CommentarySatirical ApproachClass WarfareAmerican SocietyBleak Outlook

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Where can I stream Capitalism: A Love Story legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Capitalism: A Love Story worth watching?

69
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Capitalism: A Love Story rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Capitalism: A Love Story?

2 h 8 min

Capitalism: A Love Story runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Capitalism: A Love Story?

Critics68
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Capitalism: A Love Story much the same way.

Was Capitalism: A Love Story a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$17 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 87% of its budget.

What language is Capitalism: A Love Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Capitalism: A Love Story?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Capitalism: A Love Story in 60 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Capitalism: A Love Story use?

Hiding Behind ReligionThat Poor CatYou Keep Using That WordHistorical Domain CharacterCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveSpiritual SuccessorCapitalism Is BadHarsher in Hindsight

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for Capitalism: A Love Story, including Hiding Behind Religion, That Poor Cat, You Keep Using That Word.