The Altruism Revolution (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 8.7
Released in 2015, The Altruism Revolution is a documentary film directed by Sylvie Gilman, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. For generations, we have believed that man is driven by ruthless self-interest. But over the past decade, this idea has been increasingly challenged. New research from fields as diverse as political science, psychology, sociology and experimental economics is forcing us to rethink human actions and motivation. ‘The Altruism Revolution’ examines the scientific reasons behind the call for a more caring society.
Who’s in it. The Altruism Revolution stars Daniel Batson as Himself, Paul Bloom as Himself, Richard Davidson as Himself and Matthieu Ricard as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, The Altruism Revolution sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 Altruism Revolution page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Altruism Revolution (2015)?
- In US, The Altruism Revolution 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 Altruism Revolution worth watching?
- The Altruism Revolution holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Altruism Revolution?
- The Altruism Revolution stars Daniel Batson, Paul Bloom, Richard Davidson, Matthieu Ricard and Tania Singer.
- When was The Altruism Revolution released?
- The Altruism Revolution was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.