Influence (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film · ★ 7.4

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Released in 2020, Influence is a documentary film directed by Diana Neille, running about 90 minutes. “The rise and fall of the world's most dangerous PR company” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Charting the recent advancements in weaponized communication by investigating the rise and fall of the world’s most notorious public relations and reputation management firm: the British multinational Bell Pottinger.

Who’s in it. Influence stars Ron Leagas as Self - Former Managing Director, Saatchi & Saatchi, John Hegarty as Self - Founding Shareholder, Saatchi & Saatchi, Phumzile Van Damme as Self - Opposition Politician and David Wynne-Morgan as Self - Public Relations Pioneer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Influence has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Influence page.

If you liked it. Fans of Influence 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 Influence (2020)?
In US, Influence is available to 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 Influence worth watching?
Influence holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Influence?
Influence stars Ron Leagas, John Hegarty, Phumzile Van Damme, David Wynne-Morgan and Sergio Bitar.
When was Influence released?
Influence was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.