Requiem for the American Dream (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2015, Requiem for the American Dream is a documentary film directed by Jared P. Scott, running about 73 minutes. “Noam Chomsky and the PRINCIPLES of CONCENTRATION of WEALTH & POWER” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Through interviews filmed over four years, Noam Chomsky unpacks the principles that have brought us to the crossroads of historically unprecedented inequality – tracing a half-century of policies designed to favor the most wealthy at the expense of the majority – while also looking back on his own life of activism and political participation. He provides penetrating insight into what may well be the lasting legacy of our time – the death of the middle class, and swan song of functioning democracy.
Who’s in it. Requiem for the American Dream stars Noam Chomsky as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Requiem for the American Dream has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $44.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Requiem for the American Dream page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Requiem for the American Dream (2015)?
- In US, Requiem for the American Dream is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Requiem for the American Dream worth watching?
- Requiem for the American Dream 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 Requiem for the American Dream?
- Requiem for the American Dream stars Noam Chomsky.
- When was Requiem for the American Dream released?
- Requiem for the American Dream was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.