Bending the Arc (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 8.6
Released in 2017, Bending the Arc is a documentary film directed by Pedro Kos, running about 102 minutes. “A Friendship that Changed the World” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. About the extraordinary doctors and activists—including Paul Farmer, Jim Yong Kim, and Ophelia Dahl—whose work 30 years ago to save lives in a rural Haitian village grew into a global battle in the halls of power for the right to health for all.
Who’s in it. Bending the Arc stars Paul Farmer as Himself, Ophelia Dahl as Herself and Jim Yong Kim as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, Bending the Arc sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bending the Arc page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bending the Arc 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 Bending the Arc (2017)?
- In GB, Bending the Arc is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bending the Arc worth watching?
- Bending the Arc holds an audience score of 8.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bending the Arc?
- Bending the Arc stars Paul Farmer, Ophelia Dahl and Jim Yong Kim.
- When was Bending the Arc released?
- Bending the Arc was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.