Chicago Boys (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2015, Chicago Boys is a documentary film directed by Carola Fuentes, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The economists behind the implementation of the most extreme capitalist system in the world observe with surprise the discontent of its countrymen. For the first time, they tell the story of how they became Milton Friedman's students in Chicago in the 1950s and what were they willing to do to pursue their extreme economic ideas, aided by Pinochet's dictatorship in the 70s. Unseen images and testimonies that allow us to understand the historic process that transformed the Chilean people and Chile in the country that it is today, an image of success and discontent.
Who’s in it. Chicago Boys stars Joaquín Lavín as Self - Minister of Social Development. Chicago Boy '79, Salvador Allende as Self (archive footage), Jaime Guzmán as Self (archive footage) and Patricio Aylwin as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Chicago Boys sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chicago Boys page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chicago Boys (2015)?
- In US, Chicago Boys is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chicago Boys worth watching?
- Chicago Boys holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chicago Boys?
- Chicago Boys stars Joaquín Lavín, Salvador Allende, Jaime Guzmán, Patricio Aylwin and Augusto Pinochet.
- When was Chicago Boys released?
- Chicago Boys was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.