Assholes: A Theory (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2019, Assholes: A Theory is a documentary film directed by John Walker, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Some people grapple with the moral challenges of treating human beings decently. Others are just… assholes. Inspired by Aaron James’ New York Times bestseller of the same name, this documentary investigates the breeding grounds of contemporary ‘asshole culture’ — and locates signs of civility in an otherwise rude and nasty universe. Venturing into predominantly male domain, this film moves from Ivy League frat clubs to the bratty princedoms of Silicon Valley and the bear pits of international finance. Why do assholes thrive in certain environments? What explains their perverse appeal? And how do they keep getting elected?
Who’s in it. Assholes: A Theory stars John Cleese as Himself, Vladimir Luxuria as Herself, Geoffrey Nunberg as Himself and Mary Sarnataro as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Assholes: A Theory has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and 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 Assholes: A Theory page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Assholes: A Theory (2019)?
- In US, Assholes: A Theory is available to stream on Philo, and 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 Assholes: A Theory worth watching?
- Assholes: A Theory holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Assholes: A Theory?
- Assholes: A Theory stars John Cleese, Vladimir Luxuria, Geoffrey Nunberg, Mary Sarnataro and Edoardo Albinati.
- When was Assholes: A Theory released?
- Assholes: A Theory was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.