One Bright Shining Moment (2005): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2005, One Bright Shining Moment is a notable film.

What it’s about. ONE BRIGHT SHINING MOMENT retraces George McGovern's bold presidential campaign of 1972 - a grassroots campaign that fought for peace and justice, and positioned ideas and people first. But what is remembered today as being the ultimate political defeat of the American Century may also have been its high watermark. The film poses this central question: what does the crushing electoral defeat of a man so well respected for his decency and intellect say about the electoral process, the American government, and more importantly, what does it say about the forces at work on the American people- then and now? Featuring interviews with the candidate himself, supporters and activists like Gore Vidal, Gloria Steinem, Warren Beatty, Howard Zinn, and music from Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, Donovan, and Elvis Costello.

Who’s in it. One Bright Shining Moment stars Warren Beatty.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, One Bright Shining Moment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Bright Shining Moment page.