The Corporation (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2003, The Corporation is a documentary film directed by Mark Achbar, running about 145 minutes. “The corporation as psychopath...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Since the late 18th century American legal decision that the business corporation organizational model is legally a person, it has become a dominant economic, political and social force around the globe. This film takes an in-depth psychological examination of the organization model through various case studies. What the study illustrates is that in the its behaviour, this type of "person" typically acts like a dangerously destructive psychopath without conscience. Furthermore, we see the profound threat this psychopath has for our world and our future, but also how the people with courage, intelligence and determination can do to stop it.
Who’s in it. The Corporation stars Jane Akre as Self, Ray Anderson as Self, Maude Barlow as Self and Chris Barrett as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Corporation has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Corporation page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Corporation (2003)?
- In US, The Corporation is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Corporation worth watching?
- The Corporation holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Corporation?
- The Corporation stars Jane Akre, Ray Anderson, Maude Barlow, Chris Barrett and Michael Moore.
- When was The Corporation released?
- The Corporation was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.