The Divide (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2015, The Divide is a documentary film directed by Katharine Round, running about 78 minutes. “What happens when the rich get richer?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Divide tells the story of 7 individuals striving for a better life in modern day US and UK - where the top 0.1% owns as much wealth as the bottom 90%. By plotting these tales together, we uncover how virtually every aspect of our lives is controlled by one factor: the size of the gap between rich and poor.The film is inspired by "The Spirit Level" by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett.
Who’s in it. The Divide stars Noam Chomsky as Himself, Max Hastings as Himself, Richard G. Wilkinson as Himself and Robert Frank as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Divide has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, DocAlliance Films and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Divide page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Divide 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 The Divide (2015)?
- In US, The Divide is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, DocAlliance Films and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Divide worth watching?
- The Divide holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Divide?
- The Divide stars Noam Chomsky, Max Hastings, Richard G. Wilkinson, Robert Frank and Kwame Anthony Appiah.
- When was The Divide released?
- The Divide was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.