The Divide(2015)
What happens when the rich get richer?
The Divide Synopsis
The Divide tells the story of 7 individuals striving for a better life in modern day US and UK - where the top 0.1% owns as much wealth as the bottom 90%. By plotting these tales together, we uncover how virtually every aspect of our lives is controlled by one factor: the size of the gap between rich and poor.The film is inspired by "The Spirit Level" by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett.
The Divide (2015) is a documentary film directed by Katharine Round, released on November 20, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Noam Chomsky, Max Hastings, Richard G. Wilkinson and Robert Frank. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Katharine Round
- Producers:
- Katharine Round
- Status:
- Released
The Divide Cast & Crew
Main cast
Noam Chomsky
as Himself
Max Hastings
as Himself
- Richard G. Wilkinson
Richard G. Wilkinson
as Himself
- Robert Frank
Robert Frank
as Himself
- Kwame Anthony Appiah
Kwame Anthony Appiah
as Himself
Michael Marmot
as Himself
- Richard Benjamin
Richard Benjamin
as Himself
- Janet Sparks
Janet Sparks
as Herself
- Leah Taylor
Leah Taylor
as Herself
Ha-Joon Chang
as Himself
- Rochelle Monte
Rochelle Monte
as Herself
- Alan Budd
Alan Budd
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Katharine Round, produced by Katharine Round.
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The Divide Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Divide – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Divide online?
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The Divide (2015) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, DocAlliance Films and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Divide?
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The main cast of The Divide (2015) includes Noam Chomsky, Max Hastings, Richard G. Wilkinson, Robert Frank and Kwame Anthony Appiah. The film was directed by Katharine Round. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Divide released?
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The Divide was released on November 20, 2015 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Divide worth watching?
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The Divide (2015) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.