The Shock Doctrine (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2009, The Shock Doctrine is a documentary film directed by Michael Winterbottom, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. An investigation of "disaster capitalism", based on Naomi Klein's proposition that neo-liberal capitalism feeds on natural disasters, war and terror to establish its dominance.
Who’s in it. The Shock Doctrine stars Kieran O'Brien as Narrator (Voice), Naomi Klein as Self, Milton Friedman as Self and John Major as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Shock Doctrine has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shock Doctrine page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shock Doctrine (2009)?
- In US, The Shock Doctrine is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shock Doctrine worth watching?
- The Shock Doctrine holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Shock Doctrine?
- The Shock Doctrine stars Kieran O'Brien, Naomi Klein, Milton Friedman, John Major and Bill Clinton.
- When was The Shock Doctrine released?
- The Shock Doctrine was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.