The Cartel (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2009, The Cartel is a documentary film directed by Bob Bowdon, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In his first feature film, director Bob Bowdon takes aim at America's public school system, revealing a self-serving network of wasteful cartels that squander funding and fail to deliver when it comes to academic testing and basic skills. Both parents and teachers want change, but reform is an uphill battle in the face of heel-digging bureaucrats and so-called "dropout factories." It's a bona fide crisis that's burgeoning out of control.
Who’s in it. The Cartel stars Jon Corzine as Self (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Cartel has proved divisive with 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 Cartel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cartel 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 The Cartel (2009)?
- In US, The Cartel 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 Cartel worth watching?
- The Cartel holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cartel?
- The Cartel stars Jon Corzine.
- When was The Cartel released?
- The Cartel was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.