Assholes: A Theory(2019)
Assholes: A Theory Synopsis
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?
Assholes: A Theory (2019) is a documentary film directed by John Walker, released on November 13, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars John Cleese, Vladimir Luxuria, Geoffrey Nunberg and Mary Sarnataro. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- John Walker
- Writers:
- John Walker, Robert Sandler
- Producers:
- Annette Clarke, John Walker, Ann Bernier
- Production:
- John Walker Productions, ONF | NFB, Documentary Channel, Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du Canada
- Status:
- Released
Assholes: A Theory Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Cleese
as Himself
Vladimir Luxuria
as Herself
- Geoffrey Nunberg
Geoffrey Nunberg
as Himself
- Mary Sarnataro
Mary Sarnataro
as Herself
Edoardo Albinati
as Himself
- Bill Emmott
Bill Emmott
as Himself
Lorella Zanardo
as Herself
- Sherry Lee Benson-Podolchuk
Sherry Lee Benson-Podolchuk
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by John Walker, written by John Walker and Robert Sandler, produced by Annette Clarke, John Walker and Ann Bernier.
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Assholes: A Theory Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Assholes: A Theory – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Assholes: A Theory online?
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Assholes: A Theory (2019) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Assholes: A Theory?
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The main cast of Assholes: A Theory (2019) includes John Cleese, Vladimir Luxuria, Geoffrey Nunberg, Mary Sarnataro and Edoardo Albinati. The film was directed by John Walker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Assholes: A Theory released?
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Assholes: A Theory was released on November 13, 2019 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Assholes: A Theory worth watching?
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Assholes: A Theory (2019) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.