The Shock Doctrine
2009, English. Directed by Michael Winterbottom & Mat Whitecross.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Michael WinterbottomDirector
- Mat WhitecrossDirector
- Kieran O'BrienNarrator (Voice)
- Naomi KleinSelf
- Milton FriedmanSelf
- John MajorSelf (archive footage)
- Bill ClintonSelf (archive footage)
- Henry KissingerSelf (archive footage)
- Saddam HusseinSelf (archive footage)
- Condoleezza RiceSelf (archive footage)
- Barack ObamaSelf (archive footage)
- Alan GreenspanSelf (archive footage)
- Boris YeltsinSelf (archive footage)
- Margaret ThatcherSelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 1 September 2009
- Country
- United Kingdom
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The Shock Doctrine: quick answers
Is The Shock Doctrine worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Shock Doctrine?
The Shock Doctrine runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does The Shock Doctrine have a post-credits scene?
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The Shock Doctrine parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Shock Doctrine on?
The Shock Doctrine isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shock Doctrine?
If you liked The Shock Doctrine, try Generation Wealth, Downfall: The Case Against Boeing, Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room.
Who directed The Shock Doctrine?
The Shock Doctrine (2009) was directed by Michael Winterbottom and Mat Whitecross and stars Kieran O'Brien, Naomi Klein, Milton Friedman.