The Light Bulb Conspiracy (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2010, The Light Bulb Conspiracy is a documentary film directed by Cosima Dannoritzer, running about 75 minutes. “The untold story of Planned Obsolescence” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Once upon a time... consumer goods were built to last. Then, in the 1920’s, a group of businessmen realized that the longer their product lasted, the less money they made, thus Planned Obsolescence was born, and manufacturers have been engineering products to fail ever since. Combining investigative research and rare archive footage with analysis by those working on ways to save both the economy and the environment, this documentary charts the creation of ‘engineering to fail’, its rise to prominence and its recent fall from grace.
Who’s in it. The Light Bulb Conspiracy stars Molly Malcolm as Narrator, Mike Anane as Himself, Michael Braungart as Himself and Steve Bunn as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Light Bulb Conspiracy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Light Bulb Conspiracy page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Light Bulb Conspiracy (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Light Bulb Conspiracy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Light Bulb Conspiracy worth watching?
- The Light Bulb Conspiracy holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Light Bulb Conspiracy?
- The Light Bulb Conspiracy stars Molly Malcolm, Mike Anane, Michael Braungart, Steve Bunn and Nicols Fox.
- When was The Light Bulb Conspiracy released?
- The Light Bulb Conspiracy was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.