The Shock Doctrine
An investigation of "disaster capitalism", based on Naomi Klein's proposition that neo-liberal capitalism feeds on natural disasters, war and terror to establish its dominance.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Sooner, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
About The Shock Doctrine
The Shock Doctrine is a 2009 English-language documentary film directed by Mat Whitecross and Michael Winterbottom. The cast is led by Kieran O'Brien, Naomi Klein, Milton Friedman. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
The Shock Doctrine was produced by Renegade Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on September 1, 2009.
- Director
- Mat Whitecross, Michael Winterbottom
- Release date
- September 1, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Renegade Pictures
The Shock Doctrine cast & crew
The Shock Doctrine was directed by Mat Whitecross and Michael Winterbottom.
The cast features Kieran O'Brien as Narrator (Voice), Naomi Klein as Self, Milton Friedman as Self, John Major as Self (archive footage), Bill Clinton as Self (archive footage), and Henry Kissinger as Self (archive footage).
Is The Shock Doctrine worth watching?
The Shock Doctrine holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 60 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Shock Doctrine is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Shock Doctrine
Kieran O'Brien
Narrator (Voice)
Naomi Klein
Self
Milton Friedman
Self
John Major
Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
Henry Kissinger
Self (archive footage)
Saddam Hussein
Self (archive footage)
Condoleezza Rice
Self (archive footage)
Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
Alan Greenspan
Self (archive footage)
Boris Yeltsin
Self (archive footage)
Margaret Thatcher
Self (archive footage)
The Shock Doctrine — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Shock Doctrine in United States?
The Shock Doctrine is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is The Shock Doctrine in?
The Shock Doctrine is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Shock Doctrine?
The Shock Doctrine runs 1 hours 22 minutes (82 minutes).
▸What is The Shock Doctrine rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 60 ratings.
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