

Capital in the Twenty-First Century
Film adaptation of French economist Thomas Piketty's ground-breaking global bestseller of the same name: an eye-opening journey through wealth and power.
Where to watch Capital in the Twenty-First Century in United States
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Where is Capital in the Twenty-First Century streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kino Film Collection, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Kino Film Collection | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Capital in the Twenty-First Century
Capital in the Twenty-First Century is a 2019 English-language documentary film directed by Justin Pemberton. The cast is led by Thomas Piketty, Ian Bremmer, Lucas Chancel. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy.
Capital in the Twenty-First Century was produced by GFC Films and Upside Télévision and made in France and New Zealand. It was released on September 12, 2019.
- Director
- Justin Pemberton
- Release date
- September 12, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, New Zealand
- Production
- GFC Films, Upside Télévision
Capital in the Twenty-First Century cast & crew
Capital in the Twenty-First Century was directed by Justin Pemberton.
The cast features Thomas Piketty as Self - Author, Ian Bremmer as Self, Lucas Chancel as Self, Bryce Edwards as Self, Rana Foroohar as Self, and Francis Fukuyama as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jean-Benoît Dunckel, cinematography is by Darryl Ward, and it was produced by Matthew Metcalfe and Yann Le Prado.
Is Capital in the Twenty-First Century worth watching?
Capital in the Twenty-First Century holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 74 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Capital in the Twenty-First Century is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Capital in the Twenty-First Century
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Cast of Capital in the Twenty-First Century

Thomas Piketty
Self - Author

Ian Bremmer
Self
Lucas Chancel
Self
Bryce Edwards
Self
Rana Foroohar
Self

Francis Fukuyama
Self
Simon Johnson
Self

Paul Mason
Self

Faiza Shaheen
Self

Joseph Stiglitz
Self

Gillian Tett
Self
Suresh Naidu
Self
Capital in the Twenty-First Century — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Capital in the Twenty-First Century in United States?
Capital in the Twenty-First Century is streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Capital in the Twenty-First Century on Kino Film Collection?
Yes — Capital in the Twenty-First Century is currently available on Kino Film Collection in United States.
▸What language is Capital in the Twenty-First Century in?
Capital in the Twenty-First Century is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Capital in the Twenty-First Century?
Capital in the Twenty-First Century runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Capital in the Twenty-First Century rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 74 ratings.











