How to Change the World

2014Movie1 h 50 min

72
GoodGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, hopeful documentary movie about history and politics.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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The Revolution Will Not Be Organized

In 1971, a group of friends sail into a nuclear test zone, and their protest captures the world's imagination. Using never before seen archive that brings their extraordinary world to life, How To Change The World is the story of the pioneers who founded Greenpeace and defined the modern green movement.

Feels like

  • Activist Origin Story
  • Historical Documentary
  • Environmental Politics
  • Counter-Culture Nostalgia
  • Inspirational & Hopeful
  • Archival Footage Focus
  • Greenpeace History
  • Social Commentary
  • Educational Cinema

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Directed by
Jerry Rothwell
Written by
Jerry Rothwell

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December 12, 2014 · 1 h 50 min · Documentary, History

Released
December 12, 2014
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Canada
Available in
11 countries

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Where can I stream How to Change the World?

In the United States, How to Change the World is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is How to Change the World worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 77).

Is How to Change the World okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching How to Change the World?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.