Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2011, Atlas Shrugged: Part I is a thriller, drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Paul Johansson, running about 97 minutes. “Who is John Galt?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A powerful railroad executive, Dagny Taggart, struggles to keep her business alive while society is crumbling around her. Based on the 1957 novel by Ayn Rand.
Who’s in it. Atlas Shrugged: Part I stars Taylor Schilling as Dagny Taggart, Grant Bowler as Henry "Hank" Rearden, Paul Johansson as John Galt and Michael O'Keefe as Hugh Akston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Atlas Shrugged: Part I has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $4.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Atlas Shrugged: Part I page.
If you liked it. Fans of Atlas Shrugged: Part I tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011)?
- In US, Atlas Shrugged: Part I is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Atlas Shrugged: Part I worth watching?
- Atlas Shrugged: Part I holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Atlas Shrugged: Part I?
- Atlas Shrugged: Part I stars Taylor Schilling, Grant Bowler, Paul Johansson, Michael O'Keefe and Edi Gathegi.
- When was Atlas Shrugged: Part I released?
- Atlas Shrugged: Part I was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.