Knock Down the House
In 2018, a young bartender in the Bronx, a coal miner’s daughter in West Virginia, a grieving mother in Nevada and a registered nurse in Missouri join a movement of insurgent candidates challenging powerful incumbents in Congress. Without political experience or corporate money, these four women are attempting to do what many consider impossible.
Where to watch Knock Down the House in United States
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Where is Knock Down the House streaming around the world?
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| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
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About Knock Down the House
Knock Down the House is a 2019 English-language documentary film directed by Rachel Lears. The cast is led by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cori Bush, Paula Jean Swearingen. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Knock Down the House was produced by Atlas Films, Artemis Rising, and Doc Society and made in United States of America. It was released on January 27, 2019, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Rachel Lears
- Writers
- Rachel Lears, Ryan Blotnick
- Release date
- January 27, 2019
- OTT release
- May 1, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Atlas Films, Artemis Rising, Doc Society
Knock Down the House cast & crew
Knock Down the House was directed by Rachel Lears and written by Rachel Lears and Ryan Blotnick.
The cast features Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as Self, Cori Bush as Self, Paula Jean Swearingen as Self, Amy Vilela as Self, Joe Crowley as Self, and Ilhan Omar as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ryan Blotnick, cinematography is by Rachel Lears, and it was produced by Sarah Olson and Rachel Lears.
Is Knock Down the House worth watching?
Knock Down the House holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 182 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Knock Down the House is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Knock Down the House
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It first became available to stream digitally on May 1, 2019.
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Cast of Knock Down the House
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Self
Cori Bush
Self
Paula Jean Swearingen
Self
Amy Vilela
Self
Joe Crowley
Self
Ilhan Omar
Self
Joe Manchin III
Self
Nancy Pelosi
Self (archive footage)
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Knock Down the House — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Knock Down the House in United States?
Knock Down the House is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Knock Down the House on Netflix?
Yes — Knock Down the House is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Knock Down the House in?
Knock Down the House is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Knock Down the House?
Knock Down the House runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is Knock Down the House rated?
Knock Down the House is rated PG. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 182 ratings.
▸When did Knock Down the House release on OTT?
Knock Down the House became available digitally on May 1, 2019.
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