HyperNormalisation (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 7.4

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Released in 2016, HyperNormalisation is a documentary film directed by Adam Curtis, running about 167 minutes. “They know we know they lie” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. We live in a world where the powerful deceive us. We know they lie. They know we know they lie. They do not care. We say we care, but we do nothing, and nothing ever changes. It is normal. Welcome to the post-truth world. How we got to where we are now…

Who’s in it. HyperNormalisation stars Adam Curtis as Self - Narrator (voice), Donald Trump as Self (archive footage), Vladimir Putin as Self (archive footage) and Ronald Reagan as Self (archive footage), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, HyperNormalisation has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch HyperNormalisation page.

If you liked it. Fans of HyperNormalisation tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch HyperNormalisation (2016)?
In US, HyperNormalisation is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is HyperNormalisation worth watching?
HyperNormalisation holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in HyperNormalisation?
HyperNormalisation stars Adam Curtis, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Ronald Reagan and Henry Kissinger.
When was HyperNormalisation released?
HyperNormalisation was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 167 minutes.