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Atlas Shrugged: Part I

2011·Movie
1h 37min·PG-13

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy5
  • Romance4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Politics, society, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

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Who is John Galt?

A powerful railroad executive, Dagny Taggart, struggles to keep her business alive while society is crumbling around her. Based on the 1957 novel by Ayn Rand.
Objectivist PhilosophyPolitical IntrigueCapitalismRailroad IndustrySocial CommentaryMysteryPower StruggleBusiness EthicsEconomic Crisis

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Questions about Atlas Shrugged: Part I

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Where can I stream Atlas Shrugged: Part I legally?

Atlas Shrugged: Part I is included with a subscription to Netflix, Philo, and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Atlas Shrugged: Part I worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 12%, and Metacritic 28). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Atlas Shrugged: Part I rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Atlas Shrugged: Part I?

1 h 37 min

Atlas Shrugged: Part I runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Atlas Shrugged: Part I?

Critics20
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Atlas Shrugged: Part I higher (61) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Atlas Shrugged: Part I a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$5 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 23% of its budget.

What language is Atlas Shrugged: Part I in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Atlas Shrugged: Part I?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Atlas Shrugged: Part I in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.